SMA Solar Technology (ETR:S92) has released its First Quarter 2024 Results, reporting a revenue of €361.8m, down 1.5% from the same period in 2023. The company’s net income was €28.5m, a decrease of 45% from the previous year, resulting in a profit margin of 7.9%, compared to 14% in 1Q 2023. The decline in margin was primarily due to higher expenses, leading to earnings per share of €0.82, down from €1.49 in 1Q 2023.
The company’s revenue and earnings missed analyst estimates by 16% and 27% respectively, indicating a challenging quarter for the German Semiconductor industry as a whole. However, looking ahead, revenue is forecasted to grow by 7.2% annually over the next three years, slightly lower than the expected growth rate for the industry of Germany as a whole at 8.4%.
Despite this positive outlook, SMA Solar Technology’s shares have been performing poorly lately and have fallen by 5.7% from the previous week. Investors should be aware of some warning signs that could impact their investment decisions: firstly, there is geopolitical tension with China that could lead to supply chain disruptions; secondly, there are rising energy costs that could negatively affect demand for solar panels; and thirdly, there is increased competition in the market which could lead to price erosion and reduced margins for SMA Solar Technology.
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