- Bunzl’s half-year revenue reached GBP5.76 billion, aligning perfectly with market estimates.
- North America’s revenue stood at GBP3.06 billion, meeting the expected figure.
- Continental Europe reported revenues of GBP1.19 billion, slightly below the forecast of GBP1.21 billion.
- The UK & Ireland saw higher than anticipated revenues at GBP904.2 million, versus an estimate of GBP871.8 million.
- The rest of the world recorded revenues of GBP606.2 million, under the estimated GBP624.7 million.
- Adjusted pretax profit was GBP345.6 million, falling short of the expected GBP354.1 million.
- The interim dividend per share was 20.2p, below the projected 23.7p.
- Adjusted operating profit reached GBP404.5 million, slightly missing the estimate of GBP405.7 million.
- Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) were 77.8p, exceeding the estimate of 77.3p.
- Market sentiment includes 8 buy recommendations, 6 holds, and 5 sells for the stock.
A look at Bunzl PLC Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 3 | |
| Dividend | 3 | |
| Growth | 3 | |
| Resilience | 3 | |
| Momentum | 2 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 2.8 |
Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma
Smartkarma Smart Scores provide a comprehensive outlook for Bunzl PLC, a distribution group known for providing non-food consumable products to businesses. With consistent scores across various factors, including Value, Dividend, Growth, Resilience, and Momentum, Bunzl PLC appears to have a stable long-term outlook. While the scores may not be exceptionally high, the company seems to be performing well overall in terms of its financial health, market positioning, and potential for growth.
Bunzl PLC‘s business model, which focuses on partnering with suppliers and customers to offer outsourcing solutions and service-oriented distribution, seems to contribute to its moderate scores in key areas. Serving markets such as grocery, foodservice, cleaning, and safety, the company’s diverse customer base provides a solid foundation for sustained performance. The Smartkarma Smart Scores suggest that Bunzl PLC is well-positioned to navigate various economic conditions and maintain a steady trajectory in the long run.
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