Pricer AB (publ) Just Reported A Surprise Loss: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Pricer AB (publ) (STO:PRIC B) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 6.8% to kr4.65 in the week after its latest second-quarter results. Revenues missed expectations, with revenue of kr449m falling 15% short of forecasts. Earnings correspondingly dipped, with Pricer reporting a statutory loss of kr0.22 per share, where the analysts were expecting a profit. Following the result, the analysts have updated their earnings model, and it would be good to know whether they think there's been a strong change in the company's prospects, or if it's business as usual. So we collected the latest post-earnings statutory consensus estimates to see what could be in store for next year.

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After the latest results, the dual analysts covering Pricer are now predicting revenues of kr2.33b in 2025. If met, this would reflect a credible 4.9% improvement in revenue compared to the last 12 months. Statutory earnings per share are predicted to soar 320% to kr0.84. In the lead-up to this report, the analysts had been modelling revenues of kr2.61b and earnings per share (EPS) of kr0.79 in 2025. Indeed we can see that the consensus opinion has undergone some fundamental changes after the latest results, with a substantial drop in revenues at the same time as boosting EPS forecasts.

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The consensus price target fell 15% to kr8.00, with the analysts signalling that the weaker revenue outlook was a more powerful indicator than the upgraded EPS forecasts.

Another way we can view these estimates is in the context of the bigger picture, such as how the forecasts stack up against past performance, and whether forecasts are more or less bullish relative to other companies in the industry. The period to the end of 2025 brings more of the same, according to the analysts, with revenue forecast to display 10.0% growth on an annualised basis. That is in line with its 12% annual growth over the past five years. Compare this with the broader industry, which analyst estimates (in aggregate) suggest will see revenues grow 6.9% annually. So although Pricer is expected to maintain its revenue growth rate, it's definitely expected to grow faster than 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 Pricer's earnings potential next year. Regrettably, they also downgraded their revenue estimates, but the latest forecasts still imply the business will grow faster than the wider industry. Yet - earnings are more important to the intrinsic value of the business. Furthermore, the analysts also cut their price targets, suggesting that the latest news has led to greater pessimism about the intrinsic value of the business.

Keeping that in mind, we still think that the longer term trajectory of the business is much more important for investors to consider. We have analyst estimates for Pricer going out as far as 2027, and you can see them free on our platform here.

You still need to take note of risks, for example - Pricer has 2 warning signs we think you should be aware of.

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