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Xero Ltd (XRO) Earnings: 1H Operating Revenue Aligns with Estimates, Driven by Strong ANZ and UK Performance

By November 14, 2024 No Comments
  • Operating Revenue: Xero’s operating revenue for the first half was NZ$995.9 million, slightly above the estimate of NZ$993.6 million.
  • ANZ Region Performance: Revenue in Australia and New Zealand reached NZ$567.0 million, exceeding the estimated NZ$557 million.
  • International Revenue: International revenue was NZ$428.8 million, just below the expected NZ$429.8 million.
  • North America Revenue: Revenue from North America fell short, totaling NZ$59.3 million against the forecast of NZ$62.5 million.
  • UK Revenue: The United Kingdom performed strongly, achieving revenue of NZ$271.0 million, above the NZ$264.9 million estimate.
  • Subscriber Growth: Xero reported a total of 4.19 million subscribers at the end of the period.
  • Gross Margin: The company reported a gross margin of 88.9%, slightly surpassing the estimate of 88.7%.
  • Operating Expenses: Xero’s operating expenses amounted to NZ$708.9 million.
  • Analyst Ratings: The stock had 14 buy ratings, 3 holds, and 1 sell rating.

Xero Ltd on Smartkarma

Analyst coverage of Xero Ltd on Smartkarma, an independent investment research network, includes a blog post titled “Xero’s Price Hikes” by Hurdle Rate. The post delves into the recent controversial price increases by Xero, particularly impacting the accounting industry in Australia. The author aims to focus on specific topics in professional and financial services, with this blog post marking the beginning of a series that goes beyond unit trust investments.

Hurdle Rate‘s assessment leans bullish on Xero, highlighting the importance of the price hikes within the industry landscape. The independent analyst’s insights provide valuable perspectives for investors looking to understand the implications of Xero’s pricing strategy on its market position and financial performance moving forward.


A look at Xero Ltd Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value2
Dividend1
Growth5
Resilience5
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

Based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores, Xero Ltd shows a promising long-term outlook. With a solid Growth score of 5, the company is positioned for significant expansion and development in the future. Complemented by a Resilience score of 5, Xero Ltd demonstrates strong stability and the ability to withstand market fluctuations.

Although the company’s Value score is moderate at 2, Xero Ltd excels in Momentum with a score of 4, indicating positive market sentiment and potential for continued upward movement. Despite a lower Dividend score of 1, investors may find Xero Ltd an attractive choice for long-term growth and resilience in the ever-evolving digital accounting industry. Xero Limited offers an online accounting system, providing a comprehensive suite of financial management tools to businesses and individuals seeking efficient and reliable accounting solutions.


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