Electrolux Professional Q3 net sales rise on laundry segment growth
Overview
Sweden-based professional appliances maker's Q3 net sales rose 4.6% yr/yr, driven by organic growth
Q3 EBITA margin improved, helped by higher sales, cost savings, and US tariff refund
Company launched Generation 7000 laundry product line in October
Outlook
Company expects efficiency program savings and order intake to support future performance
Electrolux Professional finalizing efficiency program, including production move to Italy
Company to focus on core categories and increasing service, upgrades and consumables revenue
Result Drivers
EFFICIENCY PROGRAM AND TARIFF REFUND - Co said EBITA margin improvement was supported by savings from efficiency program and SEK 26m US tariff refund
SEGMENT GROWTH - Organic sales growth and improved profitability reported in both Food & Beverage and Laundry segments
LOGISTICS AND STRATEGIC COSTS - Co said higher logistics costs and costs related to strategic initiatives limited margin improvement
Company press release:
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q3 Revenue | SEK 2.95 bln | ||
Q3 EPS | SEK 0.74 | ||
Q3 Net Income | SEK 212 mln | ||
Q3 EBIT | SEK 317 mln | ||
Q3 EBITA | SEK 372 mln |
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "strong buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 3 "strong buy" or "buy", no "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the industrial machinery & equipment peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Electrolux Professional AB (publ) is SEK71.00, about 43.4% above its October 27 closing price of SEK49.50
The stock recently traded at 13 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 12 three months ago
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