STU’s integrated online retail/credit model performed well in H1, even with well-documented headwinds in late Q2. EBITDA margin in the traditionally quieter half was >14%. As outlined in the June CMD, Studio has a clear growth strategy capable of driving EPS to c100p in 3-5 years. However, new customer recruitment has softened short term. On top of cost headwinds, PBT guidance has reduced by c£6m and we have downgraded estimates across all years.
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Robust H1 but lower recruitment & costs hit forecasts
- Published:
25 Nov 2021 -
Author:
Matthew McEachran -
Pages:
3
STU’s integrated online retail/credit model performed well in H1, even with well-documented headwinds in late Q2. EBITDA margin in the traditionally quieter half was >14%. As outlined in the June CMD, Studio has a clear growth strategy capable of driving EPS to c100p in 3-5 years. However, new customer recruitment has softened short term. On top of cost headwinds, PBT guidance has reduced by c£6m and we have downgraded estimates across all years.