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ODDO : Olympic Games and Euro 2024: a limited economic impact but an opportunity nonetheless for several sectors – six stocks to favour ahead of the events

In the run-up to the 2024 Summer Olympic Games and Euro 2024 football tournament, we have identified six stocks to favour: JCDecaux, Accor, Sodexo, adidas, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield and easyJet. While these two major sporting events are not expected to have a significant impact on the host economies in the medium term, the microeconomic and sectoral impacts should be more marked. The tourism, transport, beverages and consumer goods sectors are expected to be the main winners. Som...

ODDO : Jeux Olympiques et Euro 2024 : un impact économique limité mais une opportunité sur de nombreux secteurs – 6 valeurs à privilégier en amont

En amont des Jeux Olympiques d’été et de l’Euro de football 2024, nous identifions 6 valeurs à privilégier  : JCDecaux, Accor, Sodexo, adidas, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield et easyJet. Alors que ces deux évènements sportifs majeurs ne devraient pas avoir d’impact significatif sur les économies hôtes à moyen terme, les impacts microéconomiques et sectoriels devraient être plus marqués. Les secteurs du tourisme, des transports, des boissons et des biens de consommation devraient être l...

Randstad : Weak Q1 results with key markets still tough

>Softer conditions than expected in North America and Northern Europe - Randstad reported -7.8% organic revenue growth in its Q1 release (css -8.3%, we at -8.5%). Adjusted EBITA declined 33% in Q1 to €177m, which is 2% below consensus ( € 181m) and clearly below our forecast of € 190m. The EBITA margin fell 110 bps yoy, of which 30 bps was the result of lower permanent placement, which in itself fell by 21% (Q4: -26%). OPEX were down 7% yoy and were adjusted for € 39m...

Novartis : Excellent Q1 results that justify an increase in the full-year guidance

>Q1 beats expectations for the top line (+4%) and bottom line (+7%) - Q1 came in ahead of expectations for sales (+4% vs consensus) and core EPS (+7% vs consensus). Sales grew 11% at CER (10% reported), driven by all the flagship products: Entresto (growth of 34%, +15% vs consensus), Cosentyx (23%, 10% vs cons.), Kisqali (51%, -2% vs cons.) and Kesimpta (66%, 0% vs cons.). Note that Pluvicto (47%, -3% vs cons.) once again undershot expectations and our estimates slig...

AkzoNobel : Good results, with no major surprises

>Solid volume progression - AkzoNobel posted a relatively good Q1 24 with a continuation of yoy improvements, driven by positive volumes (+2%), a neutral price/mix effect, and the feed through of normalising raw material prices. Overall Q1 group revenues and adj. EBITDA came in at € 2,640m and € 363m respectively; revenues were +2% above ccs estimates and adj. EBITDA +4%, attributable to both divisions. Q1 24 volumes were up +1% yoy for Decorative Paints and +2% yoy f...