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Epiroc’s 1Q Earnings: Adjusted Operating Profit Misses Estimates Amid High Mining Demand

  • Epiroc’s 1Q adjusted operating profit was SEK2.89 billion, lower than the estimated SEK2.99 billion.
  • The company’s orders amounted to SEK14.16 billion, also missing the estimate of SEK14.83 billion.
  • Revenue reached SEK14.14 billion, falling short of the estimated SEK14.4 billion.
  • Operating profit was SEK2.76 billion, below the estimated SEK3 billion.
  • Operating margin stood at 19.5%, compared to an estimate of 20.6%.
  • Epiroc’s organic revenue saw a growth of +3%, slightly above the estimated +2.98%.
  • The earnings per share (EPS) for the company was SEK1.66.
  • In the CEO’s comment, it was noted that the underlying mining demand, both for equipment and aftermarket, is expected to remain at a high level in the near term.
  • However, the demand from construction customers is expected to remain soft, as per the CEO’s statement.
  • The company currently has 5 buys, 13 holds, and 7 sells on its stock.

A look at Epiroc Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value2
Dividend3
Growth4
Resilience3
Momentum4
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.2

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

According to Smartkarma Smart Scores, Epiroc’s long-term outlook appears promising. With a solid Growth score of 4, the company is positioned well for future expansion and development within the construction and mining machinery sector. Additionally, Epiroc’s Momentum score of 4 indicates strong market momentum, suggesting positive performance trends in the near term.

While Epiroc receives slightly lower scores in Value and Dividend at 2 and 3 respectively, its Resilience score of 3 showcases the company’s ability to weather economic fluctuations and maintain stability. Overall, Epiroc Aktiebolag, a global provider of a wide range of machinery and tools for construction and mining, shows promise for sustained growth and performance in the coming years.


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