We have cut our estimates to reflect the more challenging trading environment which was confirmed in the Q3 trading update. We have reduced our PBT and EPS forecasts by 10% for 2015 and 16% for 2016. This assumes a further weakening in the last months of 2015 and a 2.7% organic sales decline in 2016, due to subdued end markets. However we expect sentiment to become progressively more positive during the year ahead. (1) The shares are trading on a discount to the sector on consensus forecasts bas ....

18 Dec 2015
Tough trading, but sentiment likely to warm in 2016

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Tough trading, but sentiment likely to warm in 2016
Bodycote plc (BOY:LON) | 667 53.3 1.2% | Mkt Cap: 1,171m
- Published:
18 Dec 2015 -
Author:
Singer CM Team -
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We have cut our estimates to reflect the more challenging trading environment which was confirmed in the Q3 trading update. We have reduced our PBT and EPS forecasts by 10% for 2015 and 16% for 2016. This assumes a further weakening in the last months of 2015 and a 2.7% organic sales decline in 2016, due to subdued end markets. However we expect sentiment to become progressively more positive during the year ahead. (1) The shares are trading on a discount to the sector on consensus forecasts bas ....