- Carrefour Brasil’s total revenue for the first quarter was R$26.35 billion, showing a growth of 2.2% year over year and beating the estimate of R$26.02 billion.
- The company reported net sales of R$24.83 billion, a year over year increase of 1.8%.
- Adjusted net income came in at R$52 million, versus a loss of R$375 million the previous year.
- Net income was reported at R$39 million, in comparison to a loss of R$113 million in the corresponding period of the previous year. The net income exceeded the estimate of R$106.3 million.
- The gross merchandise volume was R$2.40 billion.
- Adjusted Ebitda (Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) came in at R$1.42 billion, showing a strong growth of 37% year over year, and surpassing the estimate of R$1.35 billion.
- The adjusted Ebitda margin was 5.7%, significantly improved from 4.3% the previous year.
- Ebit (Earnings before interest and taxes) was R$939.0 million, representing a 7.2% growth year over year, and beating the estimate of R$859.5 million.
- The company’s capital expenditure was R$311 million, a decrease of 58% from the previous year.
- The ending store count for the quarter was 1,074, which was less than the estimated 1,148 stores.
- Eight analysts rated the company’s stock as a ‘buy’, eight as a ‘hold’, and none recommended ‘sell’.
A look at Carrefour SA Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 4 | |
| Dividend | 4 | |
| Growth | 4 | |
| Resilience | 2 | |
| Momentum | 3 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 3.4 |
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
Carrefour SA, a retail giant operating supermarkets worldwide, shows a promising long-term outlook based on its Smartkarma Smart Scores. With solid scores across value, dividend, and growth factors at 4 each, Carrefour demonstrates strength in its financial fundamentals and potential for returns. However, its resilience score of 2 indicates some vulnerability to economic challenges, while a momentum score of 3 suggests a moderate performance trend. Overall, Carrefour’s diversified retail presence positions it well for sustained growth and value creation in the future.
Carrefour SA, renowned for its supermarket chains spanning Europe, the Americas, and Asia, stands out for its balanced performance across key factors as indicated by Smartkarma Smart Scores. Reflecting strong fundamentals in value, dividend yield, and growth potential with scores of 4 each, Carrefour’s strategic positioning in the retail sector appears robust. Despite a lower resilience score of 2, signifying some susceptibility to market disruptions, and a moderate momentum score of 3, Carrefour’s expansive reach and diversified store formats provide a solid foundation for long-term success and shareholder value.
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