Analyst: Oluebube Nwosu*o.nwosu@vetiva.comTarget price: ₦35.91Rating: SELL Q3 revenue growth expands gross marginIn the third quarter of FMN’s fiscal year 2024 (Oct to Dec ‘23), the company exhibited an exceptional performance, with revenue skyrocketing to ₦594.6 billion, a substantial 51% increase compared to Q3’23. This remarkable growth came about by a mix of volume growth and...
The production of household brand products in the Sub-Saharan African (SSA) region faces a series of challenges within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector… Recognizing the escalating macroeconomic challenges, the FMCG sector stands at a pivotal juncture as it approaches 2024. Persistent challenges from 2023, such as inflation and energy supply constraints, are anticipated to...
Food & Beverage drives manufacturing growth The manufacturing sector remains vital to the overall economy, contributing 10.13% to GDP. Apart from Q3’22 where growth was negative at 1.91%, the Nigerian manufacturing sector has shown positive growth in the last two years, growing at a quarterly average of 2.79%. Across specific sub-sectors, this growth was driven...
Our conviction stocks closed higher in November, gaining 1.8% m/m, underperforming the ASI by 1.2ppts. Our picks have yielded a return of 71.2% YTD, outperforming the ASI by 32.0ppts. Starting with the Consumer Goods sector, it was a mixed month as DANGSUGAR eased 7.94% m/m, while NESTLE (+9.5% m/m) closed in the green. All in,...
Analyst: Oluebube Nwosu* Target price: ₦66.50 Rating: SELL Cost of sales outpaces revenue growth. In Q1’24, GUINNESS reported a revenue of ₦59.5 billion, representing a 13% increase y/y. This increase was based off price increases as volumes declined, just like for other consumer goods companies. While revenue showed growth, the gross profit margin experienced a marginal...