Reckitt Benckiser’s Q1 19 revenue missed the street’s estimates but was in line with our expectations. Revenue was up by 1% on a lfl basis – driven by strong growth in IFCN/baby food and HygieneHome, which was partly offset by weakness in OTC. Management reiterated its FY 19 guidance (3-4% lfl growth and operating margin – of 26.7% – similar to FY 18). Given the in line numbers, we do not expect any major change in our estimates or recommendation.
07 May 2019
Weak Q1, in line with expectations
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Weak Q1, in line with expectations
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (RKT:LON) | 4,368 -786.2 (-0.4%) | Mkt Cap: 30,820m
- Published:
07 May 2019 -
Author:
Virendra Chauhan -
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Reckitt Benckiser’s Q1 19 revenue missed the street’s estimates but was in line with our expectations. Revenue was up by 1% on a lfl basis – driven by strong growth in IFCN/baby food and HygieneHome, which was partly offset by weakness in OTC. Management reiterated its FY 19 guidance (3-4% lfl growth and operating margin – of 26.7% – similar to FY 18). Given the in line numbers, we do not expect any major change in our estimates or recommendation.