Wolseley reported H1 FY16 results below our estimates. In Q2, the lfl revenue growth declined sequentially for the fourth straight quarter, clocking +2.3% (vs our estimate: +4.2% and management guidance: +4%), pinned down once again by weak industrial demand in North America (the adverse impact of low oil prices, a stronger USD and destocking by manufacturers; accounts for c.15% of US sales and c.10% of Canada) and ongoing sluggishness in the UK’s RMI activity (lfl growth: -2.9% vs Q1:
01 Jun 2016
Weakness continues in Q2, H2 promises a better picture
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Weakness continues in Q2, H2 promises a better picture
Ferguson Plc (FERG:LON) | 17,290 -17290 (-0.6%) | Mkt Cap: 35,066m
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01 Jun 2016 -
Author:
Nishant Choudhary -
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Wolseley reported H1 FY16 results below our estimates. In Q2, the lfl revenue growth declined sequentially for the fourth straight quarter, clocking +2.3% (vs our estimate: +4.2% and management guidance: +4%), pinned down once again by weak industrial demand in North America (the adverse impact of low oil prices, a stronger USD and destocking by manufacturers; accounts for c.15% of US sales and c.10% of Canada) and ongoing sluggishness in the UK’s RMI activity (lfl growth: -2.9% vs Q1: