Cementir Holding N.V. Just Recorded A 8.7% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next

As you might know, Cementir Holding N.V. (BIT:CEM) just kicked off its latest annual results with some very strong numbers. Results were good overall, with revenues beating analyst predictions by 3.4% to hit €1.7b. Statutory earnings per share (EPS) came in at €1.30, some 8.7% above whatthe analysts had expected. Earnings are an important time for investors, as they can track a company's performance, look at what the analysts are forecasting for next year, and see if there's been a change in sentiment towards the company. So we collected the latest post-earnings statutory consensus estimates to see what could be in store for next year.

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Following last week's earnings report, Cementir Holding's five analysts are forecasting 2025 revenues to be €1.75b, approximately in line with the last 12 months. Statutory earnings per share are expected to dip 2.0% to €1.27 in the same period. Before this earnings report, the analysts had been forecasting revenues of €1.73b and earnings per share (EPS) of €1.27 in 2025. The consensus analysts don't seem to have seen anything in these results that would have changed their view on the business, given there's been no major change to their estimates.

With the analysts reconfirming their revenue and earnings forecasts, it's surprising to see that the price target rose 5.3% to €13.84. It looks as though they previously had some doubts over whether the business would live up to their expectations. That's not the only conclusion we can draw from this data however, as some investors also like to consider the spread in estimates when evaluating analyst price targets. Currently, the most bullish analyst values Cementir Holding at €15.20 per share, while the most bearish prices it at €12.50. With such a narrow range of valuations, the analysts apparently share similar views on what they think the business is worth.

One way to get more context on these forecasts is to look at how they compare to both past performance, and how other companies in the same industry are performing. We would highlight that Cementir Holding's revenue growth is expected to slow, with the forecast 1.8% annualised growth rate until the end of 2025 being well below the historical 8.5% p.a. growth over the last five years. Compare this against other companies (with analyst forecasts) in the industry, which are in aggregate expected to see revenue growth of 4.6% annually. So it's pretty clear that, while revenue growth is expected to slow down, the wider industry is also expected to grow faster than Cementir Holding.

The Bottom Line

The most important thing to take away is that there's been no major change in sentiment, with the analysts reconfirming that the business is performing in line with their previous earnings per share estimates. Fortunately, the analysts also reconfirmed their revenue estimates, suggesting that it's tracking in line with expectations. Although our data does suggest that Cementir Holding's revenue is expected to perform worse than the wider industry. There was also a nice increase in the price target, with the analysts clearly feeling that the intrinsic value of the business is improving.

With that said, the long-term trajectory of the company's earnings is a lot more important than next year. At Simply Wall St, we have a full range of analyst estimates for Cementir Holding going out to 2027, and you can see them free on our platform here..

You can also see our analysis of Cementir Holding's Board and CEO remuneration and experience, and whether company insiders have been buying stock.

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