Castings has released an interim trading update that chimes with much of the recent sector news flow in that supply chain challenges and resulting truck OEM disruption are impacting the sales and margins at Castings. Industry demand remains high which cushions part of the story but near term issues are likely to impact trading through the second half.
Companies: Castings PLC
Castings has issued an AGM trading update indicating that output in the first fiscal quarter was in line with pre-COVID years but with some scheduling and supply chain challenges which create some uncertainty through the balance of the year. However, truck demand has proven very strong and we anticipate high production at the Group should support growth and margins through FY22. Buy.
Castings reported FY21 results largely inline with our forecasts and, despite truck customer disruption due to global semiconductor shortages, volumes are likely to increase in the second half of FY22. Castings is maintaining full production through FY22 with increasing back stock which bodes well for margin performance with potential further EPS upgrades on the horizon considering the level of customer activity. Reiterate buy rating.
Castings has released a trading update highlighting that output levels have, in general, been strong and inline with previous trajectory noted at the interim results in November. The Group indicates that results for FY21 are anticipated to be in line with market expectations. Following on from this, we believe upside risk to forecasts for FY22 could result in meaningful share price returns. Buy
As expected, Castings' interim results highlighted a tough period with customer shutdowns and lockdown measures causing a 43% decline in revenue. Pent-up demand, a recovering trucking industry and strong new truck orders supports activity levels that have now reached 100% of pre-COVID levels and likely to exceed this in short order. Reinstate buy rating.
FY20 results – Well Positioned for Recovery
Year-end trading update
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