Beiersdorf First Half 2024 Earnings: EPS Misses Expectations

Beiersdorf (ETR:BEI) First Half 2024 Results

Key Financial Results

• Revenue: €5.18b (up 4.8% from 1H 2023).
• Net income: €582.0m (flat on 1H 2023).
• Profit margin: 11% (in line with 1H 2023).
• EPS: €2.57 (up from €2.56 in 1H 2023).

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

Beiersdorf EPS Misses Expectations

Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 12%.

Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 5.3% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.2% growth forecast for the Personal Products industry in Europe.

Performance of the market in Germany.

The company's shares are down 4.4% from a week ago.

Balance Sheet Analysis

Just as investors must consider earnings, it is also important to take into account the strength of a company's balance sheet. We've done some analysis and you can see our take on Beiersdorf's balance sheet.

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