Sweden's Genovis Q3 net sales rise 34% on record genomics segment
Overview
Sweden biopharma research tools firm's Q3 net sales rose 34% yr/yr
Q3 EBITDA rose 50% yr/yr
Q3 EPS declined yr/yr due to prior-year asset sale gain
Outlook
Company enters Q4 with a broader product portfolio and increased business diversification
Company sees increased service enquiries and quotation requests at start of Q4
Genomics segment expected to contribute more to future growth
Result Drivers
GENOMICS GROWTH - Co said Genomics segment delivered its strongest quarter to date, with sales more than doubling from the previous quarter, driven by substantial OEM sales and academic demand
ANALYTICS DEMAND - Co said Analytics product sales grew 18%, with strong demand in North America and growth in Asia, offset by weaker Europe due to project timing at major pharma customers
PROTEOMICS EXPANSION - Co said Proteomics benefited from KPL integration, new product launches and first orders for acquired products
Company press release:
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q3 Sales | Beat | SEK 36.87 mln | SEK 35 mln (1 Analyst) |
Q3 EPS | SEK 0.06 | ||
Q3 EBITDA | SEK 10.29 mln | ||
Q3 Operating Cash Flow | SEK 14.58 mln |
Analyst Coverage
The one available analyst rating on the shares is "strong buy"
The average consensus recommendation for the medical equipment, supplies & distribution peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Genovis AB is SEK34.50, about 64.3% above its November 9 closing price of SEK21.00
The stock recently traded at 43 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 43 three months ago
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