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Victrex Full Year 2024 Earnings: EPS Misses Expectations

LSE:VCT
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Victrex (LON:VCT) Full Year 2024 Results

Key Financial Results

  • Revenue: UK£291.0m (down 5.2% from FY 2023).
  • Net income: UK£17.2m (down 72% from FY 2023).
  • Profit margin: 5.9% (down from 20% in FY 2023). The decrease in margin was primarily driven by higher expenses.
  • EPS: UK£0.20 (down from UK£0.71 in FY 2023).
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LSE:VCT Earnings and Revenue Growth December 5th 2024

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

Victrex EPS Misses Expectations

Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 42%.

Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 5.6% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.5% decline forecast for the Chemicals industry in the United Kingdom.

Performance of the British Chemicals industry.

The company's shares are up 28% from a week ago.

Risk Analysis

Before we wrap up, we've discovered 2 warning signs for Victrex (1 makes us a bit uncomfortable!) that you should be aware of.

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About LSE:VCT

Victrex

Through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of polymer solutions worldwide.

Excellent balance sheet with reasonable growth potential.

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