KenGen Ltd (NSE: KEGN) released better than expected FY18 revenue and net earnings. FY18 revenue grew 4.3% y/y against our expected growth of 2.5% buoyed by faster growth in steam revenue (19.9% y/y). EPS fell 12.4% y/y to KES 1.20 against expected KES 1.16, mainly due to lower tax expense in FY17 on account of tax incentives (investment deductions allowances) on new geothermal wellhead plants in FY17. The 2.5% y/y growth in earnings before tax was due to a 150.7% y/y increase in finance income from investments in government securities and fixed deposits.
Against expectations, a dividend of KES 0.40 per share was declared, payable to shareholders on register by 7th December 218.
On the back of the solid results, we maintain our BUY recommendation at a target price of KES 9.84.
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