Boliden (Buy, TP: SEK500.00) -

Battered for a number of quarters by operating issues, lower metal grades at key mines and falling metal prices, we believe Boliden’s earnings headwind is now a tailwind. Moreover, on top of support from higher metal prices, we see distinct company-specific earnings drivers for 2024–2027e: 1) Odda completion; 2) Tara restart; 3) restored Rönnskär operations; and 4) normalised copper grades at Aitik. Our 2027e record earnings translate into a low P/E of c7x, and we see ample room for cash distrib...

YIT (Sell, TP: EUR1.40) - Q1 misses on EBIT and KPIs

EBIT of EUR-8m was below our estimate and Vara consensus, and unit sales missed too. The inventory of unsold completed homes for sale continued to increase. The company states it will continue to focus on its capital releases, with sale of its stake in the Tripla shopping mall and reducing unsold inventory as the major moving parts. However, YIT’s markets are weak and its debt remains elevated. We reiterate our SELL and EUR1.4 target price, while we believe new equity might be also needed.

Re-focused and re-energised

Q1: EBIT 7-8% better. Profitably > volume growth, the right move. Q2e set to be ATH: '24e-'25e EPS up 4-7%. '24e & '25e P/E 11.2x and 9.3x: Multiple expansion next, BUY.

Sats (Buy, TP: NOK21.00) - On track

Despite underlying results slightly below consensus, we believe the Q1 report underlined that SATS is on track to deliver on its medium-term targets, with further potential from its existing club base longer-term. We reiterate our BUY and NOK21 target price.

Evolution (Buy, TP: SEK1700.00) - Live buying opportunity

We reiterate our BUY and SEK1,700 target price after healthy but in-line Q1 results (Live revenue growth >25% YOY at constant FX). In our view, the weak share price despite a healthy start to the year, promising new games pipeline, high-conviction growth outlook (growth investments, e.g. recruitment), and long-awaited Live dealer contract with leading operator bet365 offers a solid buying opportunity.

Set for acceleration

Expansion investments weigh on Q1 margin, but great setup for solid outlook for remainder of '24e. Keep BUY — 17-14x '25e-'26e P/E and >5% FCF yield

Bet365 signing proving Evo's strength

Boliden (Buy, TP: SEK420.00) - In a sweet spot

Despite low mining volumes, the Q1 results were close to our expectations, thanks to good cost control. We have made significant estimate increases on better metal price and FX assumptions, and beyond 2024 we continue to see additional earnings support from: 1) higher mining volumes due to richer metal grades; 2) normal operations at Rönnskär; and 3) growing profits from the Odda smelter. Our spot-based estimates for 2027 translate to an EV/EBIT of 5.2x, but we see significant upside potential t...

Renovation rules now a reality

The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) was approved on 12 April, requiring the modernisation of existing real estate in the EU, and will soon enter the Official Journal of the EU. Member states will have two years to incorporate the provisions into their national legislation. While Q1 is Nordic construction’s low season due to winter effects, we see some downside risk to Q1e consensus and longer-term to 2024–2026e EBIT on lower development gains. We recommend a stock-picking approa...

Evolution (Buy, TP: SEK1700.00) - Continued strong start to 2024

According to our tracker, the positive trend that we identified in Q1 (stabilising YOY growth after a period of deceleration) has continued in Q2: total daily average players has grown by 10% QOQ, corresponding to >35% YOY. We believe the strong trend YTD implies upside potential to our forecasts and consensus for Q1–Q2 Live revenue growth of 6–4% QOQ. Evolution continues to widen the gap to competition and we believe stabilising Live revenue growth YOY should prompt a share price re-rating.

Boliden (Buy, TP: SEK380.00) - Rosy outlook for copper and gold

Having significantly increased our earnings forecasts, we have raised our target price to SEK380 (320) on higher metal price assumptions, and reiterate our BUY. Acknowledging the operational issues, we still expect a sharp increase in earnings from 2025, due to: 1) higher metal prices; 2) higher volumes due to richer metal grades; 3) normal operations at Rönnskär; and 4) growing profits from the Odda smelter. Our spot-based forecasts for 2027 translate into an EV/EBIT of 6x, but we see significa...

Selvaag Bolig (Sell, TP: NOK25.00) - Inventory spike set to delay prof...

In its Q1 KPI update, sold homes were marginally above our forecast, helped by sales to its main owner. However, of the 236 completed units, only 179 were delivered to clients. Unsold inventory climbed to an all-time high of 126 units at end-Q1 (ATH), and 56 completed sold homes are pending delivery. Due to the inventory build-up, we have cut our 2024e EPS by c29%, but have raised 2025e EPS by c42.5%. We reiterate our SELL and NOK25 target price.

Byggfakta Group (Hold, TP: SEK52.00) - Bid raised to SEK52/share

Last night, Giant BidCo raised its take-private offer – to SEK52/share (up 13% from the initial SEK46/share) – in line with our expectation. We have downgraded to HOLD (BUY) and cut our target price to SEK52 (57), as we see a low likelihood of a further raised bid given: 1) the support for the new bid from remaining institutional IPO investors; 2) other potential suitors likely would have already shown interest; and 3) it represents a compromise between Giant BidCo and the institutions that seem...

Evolution (Buy, TP: SEK1700.00) - Q1e revenue of EUR500m

We reiterate our BUY and SEK1,700 target price ahead of the Q1 results (due at 07:30 CET on 24 April). We see re-rating potential from e.g. stabilising Live revenue growth YOY (c25% YOY in Q1e at constant currency), confirmed by our proprietary tracker data, and an improving cash distribution story. Notable upcoming new Live game releases include ‘Lightning Storm’, which we believe is scheduled for late Q2.

Sats (Buy, TP: NOK21.00) - Yields trump membership growth

Despite being marginally below consensus for Q1e, we are positive ahead of the report as we believe it should provide yet more evidence that SATS is on track to deliver on its medium-term targets to improve profitability. We reiterate our BUY and NOK21 target price, having made slight positive estimate revisions, as we continue to find the valuation attractive.

YIT Oyj: 1 director

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YIT (Sell, TP: EUR1.40) - A bandage, not a remedy

This morning, YIT announced a refinancing package of EUR100m in liquidity from new equity, a convertible bond and delayed loan amortisations. While this removes the near-term liquidity risk, we believe it remains overleveraged and should continue to focus on further divestments and reducing debt. With a weak market, we still expect low nominal EPS, having further reduced our 2024–2026e on the increased share count and funding cost assumptions. We reiterate our SELL and EUR1.4 target price.

Evolution (Buy, TP: SEK1700.00) - Flagging a trend shift

After two years of slowing growth in Live revenue and daily players (from very high levels), we see more encouraging trends YTD. According to our tracker, Evolution’s total daily average players are up 15% QOQ QTD (2–3% in Q3–Q4 2023), while YOY growth has stabilised at >30%. Our data also suggests that Evolution has maintained its superior market share, which, overall, increases our conviction in the growth outlook. We reiterate our BUY and SEK1,700 target price.

SATS - Lean and healthy

SATS continues manifestly to deliver on its strategy of premiumisation with currency adjusted membership revenue up 11% in Q423 (15% for the full year) and assurance of ‘significant unleashed potential’ within the existing estate in terms of capacity utilisation and membership yield. Operating leverage, complemented by tight cost control (Q423 currency adjusted opex down 2%) and minimal expansionary capex for the time being, provides scope for lucrative marginal revenue growth (Q423 EBITDA up te...

Sats (Buy, TP: NOK21.00) - Profitability improvement on track

We believe the Q4 report confirmed SATS is on track to improve its existing platform’s profitability through increased memberships, higher yields and good cost control. We have upgraded the stock to BUY (HOLD) and raised our target price to NOK21 (16) on our positive estimate revisions.