Hoist Finance AB (publ) Just Missed EPS By 12%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

The analysts might have been a bit too bullish on Hoist Finance AB (publ) (STO:HOFI), given that the company fell short of expectations when it released its quarterly results last week. Hoist Finance missed earnings this time around, with kr1.0b revenue coming in 2.5% below what the analysts had modelled. Statutory earnings per share (EPS) of kr2.33 also fell short of expectations by 12%. This is an important time for investors, as they can track a company's performance in its report, look at what experts are forecasting for next year, and see if there has been any change to expectations for the business. With this in mind, we've gathered the latest statutory forecasts to see what the analysts are expecting for next year.

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Taking into account the latest results, the consensus forecast from Hoist Finance's two analysts is for revenues of kr4.61b in 2025. This reflects a meaningful 8.0% improvement in revenue compared to the last 12 months. Per-share earnings are expected to leap 22% to kr12.30. Before this earnings report, the analysts had been forecasting revenues of kr4.61b and earnings per share (EPS) of kr11.16 in 2025. There was no real change to the revenue estimates, but the analysts do seem more bullish on earnings, given the decent improvement in earnings per share expectations following these results.

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There's been no major changes to the consensus price target of kr118, suggesting that the improved earnings per share outlook is not enough to have a long-term positive impact on the stock's valuation.

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 Hoist Finance's revenue growth is expected to slow, with the forecast 11% annualised growth rate until the end of 2025 being well below the historical 14% p.a. growth over the last five years. Juxtapose this against the other companies in the industry with analyst coverage, which are forecast to grow their revenues (in aggregate) 12% annually. Factoring in the forecast slowdown in growth, it looks like Hoist Finance is forecast to grow at about the same rate as the wider industry.

The Bottom Line

The biggest takeaway for us is the consensus earnings per share upgrade, which suggests a clear improvement in sentiment around Hoist Finance's earnings potential next year. Happily, there were no real changes to revenue forecasts, with the business still expected to grow in line with the overall industry. The consensus price target held steady at kr118, with the latest estimates not enough to have an impact on their price targets.

With that in mind, we wouldn't be too quick to come to a conclusion on Hoist Finance. Long-term earnings power is much more important than next year's profits. We have analyst estimates for Hoist Finance going out as far as 2027, and you can see them free on our platform here.

It is also worth noting that we have found 2 warning signs for Hoist Finance that you need to take into consideration.

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