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BOQ (ASX:BOQ) Margin Compression Challenges Bullish Growth Narrative After Earnings Decline
Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) just reported annual earnings declining by 2.2% per year over the past five years, with the latest period also seeing negative earnings growth. Net profit margins slid to 8.1% from 18.1% in the prior year, marking a notable compression in profitability. Looking ahead, the company is forecasting a 19.6% annual earnings growth rate, which is well above the broader Australian market’s 11.8% forecast. However, this faster pace comes with softer revenue growth...