Bekaert FIRST LOOK: FY25 results in line with expectations, cautious guidance
FY25 uEBIT was in line with earlier guidance and our and consensus forecasts. The FY26 guidance of a flat uEBIT margin is more cautious than our (+0.4pp) and consensus (+0.5pp) forecasts. The healthy free cash flow generation and solid balance sheet allow Bekaert to work on both M&A and share buybacks, and the current share buyback pace (c. €100m/y) in combination with the dividend imply a yearly attractive return to shareholders of c. 9%. With valuation still attractive, we maintain our BUY rating and € 55 TP.Bekaert is a global technological and market company engaged in advanced solutions based in steel wire transformation and coatings as well as an independent manufacturer of drawn steel wire products. In addition, Co. teams up with customers and suppliers globally to develop, implement, upgrade, and protect both current and future technologies. Co.'s business activities are put in practice along two main axes: Product Innovation and Process Innovation. Product Innovation helps Co. better serve its customers, while Process innovation enables Co. to increase operational effectiveness, minimizing its impact on the environment.
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