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Britvic PLC (BVIC) Earnings: 3Q Revenue Rises 5.5%, Strong Performance Anticipated

  • Britvic’s 3Q revenue increased to GBP502.9 million, compared to GBP476.7 million last year.
  • This represents a year-over-year revenue growth of 5.5%.
  • Revenue growth for the quarter specifically was 6.3%, though it was slower than last year’s 9.9% growth.
  • Britvic reported strong trading conditions in the quarter.
  • The company is confident about delivering an “excellent” full year performance.
  • Analysts’ ratings include 6 buys, 7 holds, and no sells for Britvic.
  • Carlsberg has agreed to acquire Britvic at a price of 1,315 pence per share.

Britvic PLC on Smartkarma

Top independent analyst, Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar, has recently delved into the coverage of Britvic PLC on Smartkarma, shedding light on the ongoing developments with Carlsberg. In a report titled “Carlsberg/Britvic: Awaiting a Third Proposal,” Aguilar highlights the agreement between Carlsberg and Pepsico to waive a change of control clause in their bottling deals with Britvic. The current proposal stands at 1250p (+9.5p interim), representing an undemanding 12x EV/fwd NTM EBITDA. Aguilar’s fair-value estimate of Britvic shares is at 1,056p/share, with potential for an improved offer exceeding 1,300p. With shares pricing a 72% probability of deal success, Aguilar anticipates that Carlsberg will come forward with an enhanced offer, expressing a bullish sentiment regarding Britvic’s future prospects.


A look at Britvic PLC Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value2
Dividend3
Growth4
Resilience2
Momentum5
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

Britvic PLC, a leading supplier of soft drinks, shows a promising long-term outlook based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores. With a high Growth score of 4 and Momentum score of 5, the company demonstrates strong potential for expanding its market presence and maintaining robust performance. Additionally, a moderate Dividend score of 3 implies a stable dividend payout for investors, providing a source of income. However, Britvic PLC has room for improvement in terms of Value and Resilience, with scores of 2 in both categories. Enhancing value propositions and building more resilience could further solidify Britvic’s position in the market.

Britvic PLC, known for supplying a diverse range of soft drinks, continues to navigate the market with a mix of strengths and areas for development. The company’s emphasis on growth and impressive momentum bode well for its future prospects. While maintaining a moderate dividend payout, there is potential for Britvic to enhance its value and resilience metrics. By addressing these aspects, Britvic PLC can strive for a more balanced profile, positioning itself for sustained success in the competitive beverage industry.


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