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On Monday, Kepler Cheuvreux revised its stance on GN Store Nord A/S (GN:DC) (OTC:GGNDF), downgrading the stock from Buy to Hold and significantly reducing the price target to DKK112.00 from DKK183.00. The decision comes as Kepler Cheuvreux analysts adjusted their 2025 forecasts for the company, citing several challenges that could impact its financial performance.
The analysts at Kepler Cheuvreux have lowered their sales prediction for 2025 by 4%, EBITA (earnings before interest, taxes, and amortization) by 15%, and net profit estimate by 24%. These adjustments reflect concerns over tariffs and a more cautious outlook on growth rates in GN Store Nord’s key segments, including hearing, enterprise, and gaming.
Kepler Cheuvreux now anticipates a 1.6% organic growth for GN Store Nord in 2025, which falls short of the company’s own guidance range of 3-7%. Additionally, the analysts project a group EBITA margin of 11.8%, which is also below the company’s targeted 12-14% margin.
The analysts explained that while tariffs present a temporary challenge, the main risks to the company’s performance are rooted in the low visibility and high uncertainty surrounding market developments. These factors have led to a more cautious outlook on the stock.
In light of these revised estimates and a derating among peer companies, Kepler Cheuvreux has decided to lower the target price for GN Store Nord significantly. This adjustment and the downgrade to a Hold rating reflect the firm’s recalibrated expectations for the company’s financial trajectory in the near term.
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