First National Financial Third Quarter 2024 Earnings: Misses Expectations

First National Financial (TSE:FN) Third Quarter 2024 Results

Key Financial Results

• Revenue: CA$154.2m (down 32% from 3Q 2023).
• Net income: CA$36.4m (down 56% from 3Q 2023).
• Profit margin: 24% (down from 37% in 3Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue.
• EPS: CA$0.59 (down from CA$1.38 in 3Q 2023).

All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period

First National Financial Revenues and Earnings Miss Expectations

Revenue missed analyst estimates by 12%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 35%.

Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 17% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 15% growth forecast for the Diversified Financial industry in Canada.

Performance of the Canadian Diversified Financial industry.

The company's shares are up 3.9% from a week ago.

Risk Analysis

It's still necessary to consider the ever-present spectre of investment risk. We've identified 1 warning sign with First National Financial, and understanding it should be part of your investment process.

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