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Investing.com -- Bechtle reported revenue of €1.8 billion for the quarter, down 4% year-over-year (YoY), and roughly in line with analyst expectations of €1.83 billion.
Operating profit (EBIT) came in at €102 million, a 6% decline from the previous year, with a margin of 5.6%, down 15 basis points. Pre-tax profit (EBT) was reported at €101 million, also down 6% YoY, and with a margin of 5.5%.
For the full year, Bechtle’s EBIT stood at €351.3 million, slightly above the €351.1 million consensus estimate.
The company’s pretax profit exceeded projections, reaching €345.1 million versus the expected €343.3 million. Bechtle’s pretax profit margin stood at 5.5%, marginally ahead of the estimated 5.41%.
Bechtle shares rose more than 1% in European trading Friday.
Annual revenue totaled €6.31 billion, roughly matching the €6.33 billion expected by analysts.
Looking ahead, the company expects business volume growth between 0% and 5%, with revenue projected to fluctuate between -3% and +3%.
Pretax profit (EBT) is forecasted to range from -5% to +5%, compared to analysts’ expectations of an 8% increase.
"We view these targets as a floor for this year’s performance and expect more positive news around order momentum once the German govt is formed in early summer," Jefferies analysts commented in a post-earnings note.
They reiterated a positive view on the stock " given the strong mid-term potential for Germany’s market leader."