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Kesko OYJ (KESKOB) Earnings: FY Dividend Per Share Falls Short of Estimates Despite Solid EPS

By February 5, 2025 No Comments
  • Kosko’s dividend per share for the fiscal year was €0.90, slightly below the estimated €0.91.
  • Fourth quarter net sales were on target at €3.04 billion.
  • Adjusted EBIT for the fourth quarter came in at €170.8 million, missing the target of €177.1 million.
  • EBIT for the fourth quarter was significantly below expectations at €121.0 million, against the estimated €177.1 million.
  • Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) were €0.31, surpassing the forecast of €0.30.
  • Reported EPS for the fourth quarter was €0.19.
  • Investment recommendations stand at 4 buys, 6 holds, and no sells.

A look at Kesko OYJ Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value3
Dividend4
Growth4
Resilience2
Momentum4
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.4

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

Analysts using Smartkarma Smart Scores have evaluated Kesko OYJ, a company operating wholesale and retail stores, to have a mixed long-term outlook. The company scores well in Dividend, Growth, and Momentum, indicating its strength in these areas. A solid dividend score reflects a positive outlook for investors looking for consistent returns, while strong growth and momentum scores point to promising future prospects. However, Kesko OYJ fares lower in Value and Resilience, suggesting potential challenges in terms of valuation and resilience to market fluctuations.

Kesko OYJ‘s diverse business operations in various trading sector services, including hardware, home improvement trade, automotive, and sporting goods, provide a wide market reach. With favorable scores in Dividend, Growth, and Momentum, the company seems positioned for growth and rewarding dividends. However, the lower scores in Value and Resilience indicate the need for caution and further analysis to assess the company’s true long-term potential amidst market uncertainties.


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