- Richelieu Hardware‘s Q1 earnings per share (EPS) stood at C$0.25, missing the estimate of C$0.33 and down from C$0.27 the previous year.
- The first quarter is typically the weakest for Richelieu, and this year was affected by relatively stagnant renovation market conditions.
- Richelieu began 2025 with strong momentum, achieving an 8.6% increase in sales and completing five new acquisitions.
- Despite new tariffs from the US government, Richelieu remains well-positioned, as less than 20% of its products shipped to the US come from China. The company has alternative sourcing strategies in place.
- The company’s performance was bolstered by market development initiatives, acquisition contributions, market segment diversification, and enhanced service offerings.
- Following the earnings release, Richelieu’s shares fell by 5.3%, closing at C$34.26 with a trading volume of 9,302 shares.
- Analyst ratings include 0 buys, 2 holds, and 0 sells for Richelieu’s stock.
A look at Richelieu Hardware Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 3 | |
| Dividend | 2 | |
| Growth | 3 | |
| Resilience | 2 | |
| Momentum | 3 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 2.6 |
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
The Smartkarma Smart Scores provide an insightful look into the long-term outlook for Richelieu Hardware Ltd. Based on the scores, Richelieu Hardware demonstrates moderate performance across key factors. While the company scores well in areas such as value and growth, with scores of 3, indicating a favorable outlook, its dividend and resilience scores are slightly lower at 2. Additionally, the momentum score sits at 3, suggesting a stable trend.
Richelieu Hardware Ltd. operates in the import and distribution of specialty products for the kitchen cabinet and furniture markets in Canada. The company also engages in manufacturing chalkboards and tackboards. Through its subsidiary, Cedan Industries Inc., Richelieu specializes in producing veneer sheets and edgebanding products for both the Canadian and export markets. The company’s overall Smart Scores present a mixed outlook, reflecting a combination of strengths and areas for potential improvement in the long term.
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