Lerøy Seafood (Hold, TP: NOK55.00) - Progress with new technology
Q1 operating EBIT of NOK842m was c4% below our estimate, but 3% above consensus. New shielding and submersible technologies are reported to work well, with strong biological performance in Q1. The company guides for costs in line to slightly higher than in 2023, and while the 2024 harvest guidance was maintained, 2025 was cut 5kt from Sjøtroll. We have reduced our 2024e EPS by 6.0%, but increased 2025–2026e by 0.5–3.6%. We have downgraded to HOLD (BUY), with a raised target price of NOK55 (52).Leroy Seafood Group is a supplier of seafood. Co.'s primary products are Atlantic salmon and trout. Co. reports within two main segments: Production and Sales and Distribution. The Production segment includes Co.'s activities within production and processing, mainly Atlantic salmon and trout. The subsidiaries in this segment are a main employer along the Norwegian coastline and other areas. The Sales and Distribution segment has a global reach, comprising sales, marketing, product development and distribution of both Co.'s own produced products as well as for external suppliers. Co. is also engaged in nationwide distribution of fresh fish on the Norwegian market.
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