KPN has reported a better set of results in terms of SR trends, with total SR now at +3% y/y in-line with mid-term guidance, but B2C SR remains well below +3% y/y, and we worry about the outlook here given the lack of front book price moves.
When the news of the Trump tariffs first hit the tapes, we didn’t write anything initially as a) we didn’t think we had much of value to add to the thousands of column inches already written on the topic, and b) the direct impact from the tariffs to the EU telecoms sector is minimal – resulting in relative outperformance for the group over the past few days.
Today, we are publishing the Telecom Infrastructure section of our 26th Tech Infrastructure Quarterly Bible. The Tech Bible is a must-read for any tech investor, as it summarizes the quarterly earnings reports from the over 140 companies we track, providing an update on our key perspectives and convictions. Telecom capex rebounded, up 13% YoY, driving a strong recovery across the value chain—from fixed and mobile equipment to semiconductors. Nokia remains our top pick in the sector.
KPN has reported a good set of numbers with EBITDAaL c+1% ahead of consensus expectations and FCF ahead too; however, if one strips out assets sales from EBITDAaL (which KPN says one shouldn’t as guidance includes them (which is new news to us)), then EBITDAaL missed by c-1%. Adjusting for the various M&A deals, underlying SR trends are similar to Q1 for B2C and B2B, but wholesale is weaker than expected.
This morning KPN announced that they will combine their remaining tower assets with Open Tower Company, consolidating a new enlarged TowerCo. This is the first example of a European MNO buying back into towers; partly motivated by KPN wanting to renegotiate their MSA with OTC and to gain greater leverage in future MSA renegotiations (primarily with Cellnex). In this Quick Take we discuss valuation and implications for the EU Towers sector.
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The trend is still bearish. No indicator nor pattern are questioning it. The invalidation is above €2.600. The target is at €2.210Arguments :- Prices have pulled back to the major resistance level (previously a support). The fall is now resuming.- The moving average is capping prices.
La tendance est toujours baissière, aucun indicateur ni aucune figure ne la remettent en cause. L'invalidation est au-dessus de 2,600 €. L'objectif est à 2,210 €.Arguments :- Les cours ont fait un pull-back sur la résistance majeure (ancien support), la baisse reprend.- La moyenne mobile sert de résistance.
The trend is still bearish, the invalidation level is above €2.660. The target is at €2.280.Arguments :- Prices have pulled back to the major resistance level (previously a support). The fall is now resuming.- Prices made a new low, the trend is well asserted.- The falling moving average confirms our opinion.
La tendance est toujours baissière, son niveau d'invalidation est au-dessus de 2,660 €. L'objectif est à 2,280 €.Arguments :- Les cours ont fait un pull-back sur la résistance majeure (ancien support), la baisse reprend.- Les cours font un nouveau plus bas, la tendance est affirmée.- La moyenne mobile, baissière, confirme notre avis.
The trend is still bearish, the invalidation level is above €2.940. The target is at €2.500.Arguments :- The major resistance has been reached, it causes the fall.- Prices made a new low, the trend is well asserted.- The falling moving average confirms our opinion.
La tendance est toujours baissière, son niveau d'invalidation est au-dessus de 2,940 €. L'objectif est à 2,500 €.Arguments :- La résistance majeure est atteinte, elle cause le repli.- Les cours font un nouveau plus bas, la tendance est affirmée.- La moyenne mobile, baissière, confirme notre avis.
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