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Computershare Ltd (CPU) Earnings: FY Management EPS in Constant Currency Up 7.5%, Dividend Rises




Computershare FY Results Highlights

  • Management earnings per share (EPS) in constant currency increased by 7.5%.
  • Management EPS stands at approximately $1.26.
  • Actual management EPS in constant currency was $1.1763.
  • Net income was $352.9 million, down 21% year-over-year; the estimate was $405.4 million.
  • Final dividend per share increased to A$0.42 from A$0.40 year-over-year.
  • Management revenue in constant currency amounted to $3.28 billion.
  • Computershare sees growth potential in its core businesses and recovery in event businesses.
  • Company benefits from a hedging strategy, lower debt costs, and cost savings.
  • Plans to continue its share buy-back program into FY25.
  • Expects management EPS to rise by 7.5% in FY25, reaching approximately 126 cents per share.
  • With a stronger balance sheet, Computershare plans to pursue acquisitions, invest in technologies, and improve efficiency.
  • Outlook from analysts: 11 buys, 2 holds, and 0 sells.
  • Comparisons are based on the company’s original disclosures.



A look at Computershare Ltd Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value2
Dividend3
Growth5
Resilience2
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


Computershare Limited, a company that manages share registries and computer bureaus, is positioned for a positive long-term outlook according to Smartkarma Smart Scores. With a high Growth score of 5, Computershare Ltd is expected to expand and increase its market presence over time. This indicates the company has strong potential for future development and expansion, boding well for investors looking for growth opportunities.

Although Computershare Ltd receives lower scores in Value and Resilience, with scores of 2, its overall Momentum score of 4 suggests the company is currently experiencing positive momentum in the market. Additionally, with a Dividend score of 3, Computershare Ltd is offering a moderate dividend payout to its investors. This mix of growth potential, market momentum, and dividend offering positions Computershare Ltd as an interesting prospect for investors seeking a balanced investment option.


Summary of the company description: Computershare Limited operates share registries and computer bureaus which includes the administration of employee share and option plans and the provision of software that specializes in share registry, financial and stock markets. The Company also provides corporate trust services and acts as a trustee for clients’ debt offerings in certain markets.


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