Hexagon’s Q2e outlook was better than feared after its Q1 profit warning. We see an attractive risk/reward following the recent sell-off amid: 1) the organic sales growth and earnings momentum story unfolding with defensive traits (albeit bruised); 2) the ‘NewCo’ spin-off crystallising values; 3) new leadership starting on Monday, which should appeal to a broader investor base; and 4) an undemanding valuation on absolute and relative bases, near a historical trough. We reiterate our BUY but have...
Volvo Cars pulled the plug on 2025 and 2026 guidance, as returning CEO Håkan Samuelsson cited a “very challenging” environment. Q1 sales, margins, and cash flow missed expectations, with tariffs, weaker demand, and price pressure forcing a pivot to cost-cutting and regionalisation, including a SEK18bn cost and cash savings programme. We have lowered our 2025–2027e adj. EBIT by c23% on average and our target price to SEK17.6 (18.0). We reiterate our HOLD.
After the weak gross margin in Q4 (on an unfavourable mix) and recent macro turmoil, the pressure was on for Hexpol’s results to improve, and Q1 was somewhat above our expectations and consensus despite continued negative product mix. Management has not (yet) seen raised raw material prices in the US from tariffs, but historically Hexpol has always passed on price increases. Our adj. 2025–2027e EBITA is broadly unchanged, and we reiterate our BUY and SEK96 target price.
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