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Goodman Group (GMG) Earnings Surge: FY Operating EPS Forecast sees 13% Increase Amid Strong Asset Management

  • Goodman Group boosts FY Operating EPS forecast by 13%, up from a previous forecast of 11%.
  • The company continues to optimize returns for investors through active asset management.
  • They’ve also been focusing on delivering essential infrastructure for the expanding digital economy.
  • The management of the NZX-listed Goodman Property Trust has been internalized this quarter for growth.
  • Review of assets and capital allocation is a continuous procedure, expecting more capital recycling over time.
  • Despite expected continued volatility in global real estate markets, the Group and Partnerships are in a strong position with robust balance sheets.
  • No financial urgency, as there is no drawn debt maturing until late 2025, complemented by significant liquidity from recent bank and Bond market activity.
  • The total portfolio grew, increasing A$1.5 billion to a$80.5 billion as of the end of March 2024.
  • The Group’s performance is appreciable with 7 buys, 4 holds, and 1 sell.
  • All comparisons to past results are strictly derived from values reported by the company’s original disclosures.

Goodman Group on Smartkarma

Analysts on Smartkarma are closely following Goodman Group, with Brian Freitas recently publishing a bullish report titled “Goodman Group (GMG AU): Positioned for Outperformance.” In his analysis, Freitas highlights the potential for significant passive buying in the coming weeks. He notes that the stock has consistently outperformed its peers and that short interest is currently at low levels, indicating room for further upside. Freitas suggests that while there is existing positioning in the stock, there is still room for growth.

Furthermore, Freitas points out that Goodman Group (GMG AU) has been trending upwards recently, surpassing its industry peers over the past year. Despite trading at a slightly higher valuation compared to its peers, the stock’s inclusion in large indices has supported its price. Freitas anticipates another index inclusion in the near future, which could fuel additional outperformance in the short term. Overall, analyst coverage on Smartkarma reflects a positive sentiment towards Goodman Group‘s potential for continued growth and outperformance in the market.


A look at Goodman Group Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value2
Dividend2
Growth2
Resilience3
Momentum5
OVERALL SMART SCORE2.8

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

Goodman Group, an integrated industrial property group with operations spanning across multiple continents, is positioned for a stable long-term outlook. Smartkarma Smart Scores indicate a moderate overall outlook for Goodman Group, with a resilience score of 3 reflecting its ability to weather potential market challenges. The momentum score of 5 suggests a strong upward trend in business performance, pointing towards favorable growth prospects. Although the value, dividend, and growth scores stand at 2, indicating room for improvement in these areas, Goodman Group‘s diversified portfolio and global presence uniquely position it for sustained success.

With a focus on property investment, funds management, development, and services, Goodman Group offers a wide range of industrial properties including business parks, office parks, and warehouse/distribution centers. Despite facing some moderate scores in key areas, Goodman Group‘s solid foundation and strong momentum signal a promising trajectory for the company’s future growth and resilience in the industrial property market.


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