Smith & Nephew reported mostly in-line Q2 22 numbers, missing the top-line estimates (-0.6%) but beating on the trading profit (+0.5%), albeit marginally.
The Q2 performance was overshadowed by a 100bp margin downgrade for FY22 (-50bps Y-o-Y vs +50bps previously), which sent the stock ~9% lower in the session following the update. The reiteration of the top-line growth outlook of 4-5% was no help either.
We will cut our estimates, largely to reflect the soft margin guidance.
29 Jul 2022
Q2 21: Internal problems amplify the external headwinds
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Q2 21: Internal problems amplify the external headwinds
Smith & Nephew plc (SN:LON) | 961 -51.9 (-0.6%) | Mkt Cap: 8,405m
- Published:
29 Jul 2022 -
Author:
Virendra Chauhan -
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Smith & Nephew reported mostly in-line Q2 22 numbers, missing the top-line estimates (-0.6%) but beating on the trading profit (+0.5%), albeit marginally.
The Q2 performance was overshadowed by a 100bp margin downgrade for FY22 (-50bps Y-o-Y vs +50bps previously), which sent the stock ~9% lower in the session following the update. The reiteration of the top-line growth outlook of 4-5% was no help either.
We will cut our estimates, largely to reflect the soft margin guidance.