We lower our EPS estimates 2% following the 2% Q2 revenue miss. We found Hemtex revenue (9%/5% below ARCe/Cons) particularly disappointing in light of our impression of higher discretionary spending in Sweden based on recent peer commentary. Looking ahead, we note that consensus expects a growth acceleration in H2, which may materialize – but we continue to believe that the cost base in consensus is too low, leaving us 6-10% below consensus EPS for 2025-2027e. Combined with an ATH NTM P/E at 15x ....

09 Jul 2025
Arctic: Kid - Consensus still light on costs - EPS risk not gone

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Arctic: Kid - Consensus still light on costs - EPS risk not gone
Kid ASA (KID:OSL), 0 | KID (KID:STO), 0
- Published:
09 Jul 2025 -
Author:
Kristian Spetalen | Halvor Aasen Dybdahl -
Pages:
24 -
We lower our EPS estimates 2% following the 2% Q2 revenue miss. We found Hemtex revenue (9%/5% below ARCe/Cons) particularly disappointing in light of our impression of higher discretionary spending in Sweden based on recent peer commentary. Looking ahead, we note that consensus expects a growth acceleration in H2, which may materialize – but we continue to believe that the cost base in consensus is too low, leaving us 6-10% below consensus EPS for 2025-2027e. Combined with an ATH NTM P/E at 15x ....