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Guidance for PZ Cussons’ FY26 adjusted operating profit has been nudged higher again on the back of 6.3% like-for-like revenue growth in Q3, slightly slower than H1 but achieved against more demanding comparatives. FY27 consensus is unchanged, reflecting the beginnings of macro concerns.

Guidance for PZ Cussons’ FY26 adjusted operating profit has been nudged higher again on the back of 6.3% like-for-like revenue growth in Q3, slightly slower than H1 but achieved against more demanding comparatives. FY27 consensus is unchanged, reflecting the beginnings of macro concerns.

PZ Cussons — Impressive growth continues into Q3

PZ Cussons is demonstrating the benefits of sharper operational focus and improved execution. Its newly stated ambition is to deliver like-for-like revenue growth in the mid-single digits and high single-digit growth in earnings per share annually, a double-digit total return for shareholders given the 3.6p dividend. With the balance sheet now back to strength and a clear strategy for growth, investor confidence has responded positively, with the share price reaching its highest level in 16 months. We believe sentiment has started to turn.

PZ Cussons is demonstrating the benefits of sharper operational focus and improved execution. Its newly stated ambition is to deliver like-for-like revenue growth in the mid-single digits and high single-digit growth in earnings per share annually, a double-digit total return for shareholders given the 3.6p dividend. With the balance sheet now back to strength and a clear strategy for growth, investor confidence has responded positively, with the share price reaching its highest level in 16 months. We believe sentiment has started to turn.

PZ Cussons (PZC) is in transition. Both St Tropez (largely a US business) and Africa (mainly Nigeria) are potentially worth more to others than they are to PZC. Their disposal will reduce earnings volatility and balance sheet risk. Unsurprisingly, the market’s focus is on when and how much but the emphasis should shift to PZC’s potential post-disposals. PZC has been spread too thinly, making it overly complex for its size. Management believes that simplification will deliver a more effective operation capable of sustained revenue growth, driven by innovation and profitability, moving back towards historical peaks. Such higher margins could result in better valuation multiples. PZC trades on a prospective P/E of 12x.

PZ Cussons (PZC) is in transition. Both St Tropez (largely a US business) and Africa (mainly Nigeria) are potentially worth more to others than they are to PZC. Their disposal will reduce earnings volatility and balance sheet risk. Unsurprisingly, the market’s focus is on when and how much but the emphasis should shift to PZC’s potential post-disposals. PZC has been spread too thinly, making it overly complex for its size. Management believes that simplification will deliver a more effective operation capable of sustained revenue growth, driven by innovation and profitability, moving back towards historical peaks. Such higher margins could result in better valuation multiples. PZC trades on a prospective P/E of 12x.

US-EU Index Rebalances / Quantitative Researcher, ORTEX

Dimitris Ioannidis

US-EU Index Rebalances / Quantitative Researcher

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Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/deliveroo-plc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27468:1" rel="noopener">Deliveroo (ROO LN)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/oxford-nanopore-technologies-plc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34444:1" rel="noopener">Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT LN)</a> are newly eligible securities forecasted to be added to F250 due to the recent change of the FCA listing category framework.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ferrexpo-plc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24163:1" rel="noopener">Ferrexpo Plc (FXPO LN)</a> is the new forecasted addition-migration to F250 following its ~25% price jump over the last two days which made it surpass the entry threshold.</li>
<li>Applied Nutrition Plc (APN LN) is a newly eligible, forecasted to be added to small-cap following its IPO listing on 24 October 2024.</li>
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Deliveroo (ROO LN) and Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT LN) are newly eligible securities forecasted to be added to F250 due to the recent change of the FCA listing category framework.

Ferrexpo Plc (FXPO LN) is the new forecasted addition-migration to F250 following its ~25% price jump over the last two days which made it surpass the entry threshold.
Applied Nutrition Plc (APN LN) is a newly eligible, forecasted to be added to small-cap following its IPO listing on 24 October 2024.


FOOTSIE UK December 2024 Forecast (Final): ALW and STJ for Top 100; ROO and ONT for Next 250

Index Rebal/Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Index Rebal/Special Situations

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Index Rebalance

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<li>In this insight, we take a look at the potential index changes for F100 and F250 in the run-up to the December 2024 index rebal event.</li>
<li>The final rankings will be decided based on the full market cap at the close of trading today (3rd December 2024).</li>
<li>Based on the current numbers, we see three for the F100 index and three or more other changes for the F250 index in December 2024.</li>
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In this insight, we take a look at the potential index changes for F100 and F250 in the run-up to the December 2024 index rebal event.
The final rankings will be decided based on the full market cap at the close of trading today (3rd December 2024).
Based on the current numbers, we see three for the F100 index and three or more other changes for the F250 index in December 2024.


Quiddity Leaderboard F100/F250 Dec 24: Final Trading Day; Announcement Tomorrow!

United Kingdom

PZ Cussons plc is a holding company.  Through its subsidiaries, the Company manufactures soaps, detergents, toiletries, pharmaceuticals, refrigerators, and air conditioners.  PZ Cussons also sells and merchandises its products in the United Kingdom, Greece, Africa, Australia, Indonesia, and Thailand.

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PZ Cussons PLC (PZC LN)

PZ Cussons — Impressive growth continues into Q3

Guidance for PZ Cussons’ FY26 adjusted operating profit has been nudged higher again on the back of 6.3% like-for-like revenue growth in Q3,...

Edison Investment Research

PZ Cussons — Scrubbing up nicely

PZ Cussons is demonstrating the benefits of sharper operational focus and improved execution. Its newly stated ambition is to deliver like-for-like...

Edison Investment Research

PZ Cussons — Less is more

PZ Cussons (PZC) is in transition. Both St Tropez (largely a US business) and Africa (mainly Nigeria) are potentially worth more to others than...

Edison Investment Research

FOOTSIE UK December 2024 Forecast (Final): ALW and STJ for Top 100; ROO and ONT for Next 250

Deliveroo and Oxford Nanopore set to join footsie 250 due to a change in the FCA listing category under the new framework. Ferrexpo Plc is a new...

Dimitris Ioannidis

Quiddity Leaderboard F100/F250 Dec 24: Final Trading Day; Announcement Tomorrow!

There are multiple names close to the border and depending on how prices move today, these names can get involved in index changes or miss out on...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

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PZ Cussons — Impressive growth continues into Q3

Guidance for PZ Cussons’ FY26 adjusted operating profit has been nudged higher again on the back of 6.3% like-for-like revenue growth in Q3,...

Edison Investment Research

PZ Cussons — Scrubbing up nicely

PZ Cussons is demonstrating the benefits of sharper operational focus and improved execution. Its newly stated ambition is to deliver like-for-like...

Edison Investment Research

PZ Cussons — Less is more

PZ Cussons (PZC) is in transition. Both St Tropez (largely a US business) and Africa (mainly Nigeria) are potentially worth more to others than...

Edison Investment Research

FOOTSIE UK December 2024 Forecast (Final): ALW and STJ for Top 100; ROO and ONT for Next 250

​Deliveroo and Oxford Nanopore set to join footsie 250 due to a change in the FCA listing category under the new framework. Ferrexpo Plc is a new...

Dimitris Ioannidis

Quiddity Leaderboard F100/F250 Dec 24: Final Trading Day; Announcement Tomorrow!

There are multiple names close to the border and depending on how prices move today, these names can get involved in index changes or miss out on...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Deliveroo and Oxford Nanopore set to join footsie 250 due to a change in the FCA listing category under the new framework. Ferrexpo Plc is a new...