Estonia's Tallink Q3 revenue rises on passenger and cargo volume growth

By Reuters News


Overview

  • Estonia ferry operator's Q3 revenue rose 5.8% yr/yr to EUR 246.7 mln

  • Q3 net profit increased to EUR 43.8 mln from EUR 40.8 mln a year ago

  • Q3 EBITDA edged down to EUR 67.9 mln from EUR 68.9 mln last year


Outlook

  • Company did not provide specific financial guidance for upcoming quarters or full year in its press release

  • Tallink says it is seeking new chartering options for unused vessels and extending existing agreements

  • Company notes ongoing economic uncertainty and subdued consumer and business confidence in core markets


Result Drivers

  • HIGHER FUEL COSTS - Co said geopolitical tensions drove up fuel costs by EUR 9.2 mln, or 45.5%, yr/yr

  • PASSENGER AND CARGO VOLUME GROWTH - Co said increased passenger and cargo volumes helped offset weak consumer and business confidence

  • EU ETS COSTS - Co said EU emissions trading costs rose 64.3% yr/yr to EUR 5.9 mln


Company press release:


Key Details

Metric

Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

Q3 Revenue

EUR 246.70 mln

Q3 Net Income

EUR 43.80 mln

Q3 EBITDA

EUR 67.90 mln


Analyst Coverage

  • Wall Street's median 12-month price target for AS Tallink Grupp is €0.80, about 24% above its October 21 closing price of €0.65

  • The stock recently traded at 12 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 8 three months ago


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