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Investing.com -- Shares of Coca Cola HBC AG (LSE:LON:CCH) edged up 1.2% as the company reported strong first-quarter earnings that surpassed consensus estimates and provided an optimistic earnings outlook for the fiscal year 2025.
The company’s earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for fiscal 2024 came in at €1,192 million, topping the consensus of €1,177 million. Earnings per share (EPS) also beat expectations at €2.28, compared to the consensus estimate of €2.25.
The positive market response is attributed to the company’s robust performance amidst geopolitical tensions, with guidance for fiscal 2025 suggesting an EBIT range of €1,241 million to €1,308 million, against the consensus of €1,280 million.
Analysts believe that while the fiscal 2025 consensus might not shift immediately, the strong fiscal 2024 delivery and geopolitical considerations are likely to buoy investor sentiment. An end to the Russia/Ukraine conflict could potentially add value to the stock, estimated at £5 per share.
Jefferies analysts commented on the results, stating, "We expect a positive share price reaction given the robust delivery with beats at org sales, EBIT and EPS. Whilst guidance implies that consensus is unlikely to move first thing, we would anticipate that shares are better given the robust F24 results and geopolitical considerations."
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