- Hexpol’s first-quarter sales exceeded expectations, reaching SEK 5.38 billion compared to the estimated SEK 5.27 billion.
- Compounding sales were exactly on target at SEK 4.95 billion.
- Engineered Products sales outperformed, achieving SEK 429 million against the forecasted SEK 385.5 million.
- The company’s operating profit surpassed estimates, recording SEK 839 million versus the anticipated SEK 819.6 million.
- Net income also exceeded predictions, coming in at SEK 602 million as opposed to SEK 594.8 million forecasted.
- Comments from Hexpol reveal ongoing strategic reviews to evaluate conditions for organic growth in different markets.
- There are plans for a capital markets day in Stockholm this November to elaborate on future goals and strategies.
- Despite global geopolitical uncertainties and trade barriers, Hexpol reports minimal direct impact from tariffs in the first quarter.
- The company maintains a robust local presence in the US and Europe, with negligible exports between these regions.
- Hexpol shares rose by 2.5% to SEK 86.95, with 195,768 shares traded.
- Recent recommendations showed 2 buys and 6 holds with no sell recommendations.
A look at Hexpol AB Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 3 | |
| Dividend | 5 | |
| Growth | 3 | |
| Resilience | 4 | |
| Momentum | 2 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 3.4 |
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
Based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores, Hexpol AB seems to have a positive long-term outlook. The company scores well in areas such as Dividend and Resilience, indicating strong performance in these aspects. Hexpol AB manufactures a variety of components for industries like automotive, construction, and energy, which provides a diversified revenue stream.
However, the company scores lower in Growth and Momentum, which may indicate some challenges in these areas. Despite this, Hexpol AB‘s solid performance in Dividend and Resilience suggests stability and a commitment to rewarding its investors. Investors interested in a company with a focus on dividends and resilience may find Hexpol AB an attractive option for their portfolio.
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