The earnings call reflects a positive sentiment with continued growth in revenues and EBITDA, successful debt reduction, and completed share buyback. However, macroeconomic challenges and a softer summer performance present some concerns.
Company Guidance
In the Nexi third-quarter call for fiscal year 2024, CEO Paolo Bertoluzzo highlighted several key metrics and reaffirmed guidance despite a challenging macro environment. Year-to-date revenues grew by 5.6%, with Merchant Solutions revenues increasing by 6.9%. EBITDA rose by 7.3%, coupled with an 82-basis point margin expansion. Additionally, the company anticipates accelerating EBITDA margin expansion in Q4. Nexi has successfully reimbursed EUR 700 million of debt maturities and completed a EUR 0.5 billion share buyback program. The company maintains a stable leverage ratio of around 2.8. For 2024, Nexi projects mid-single-digit revenue growth, at least 100 basis points in EBITDA margin expansion, and excess cash exceeding EUR 700 million. The company also completed the disposal of its Nordic eID business, further reinforcing its strategic focus on sustainable growth and shareholder value creation.
Revenue and Growth Metrics
Revenues for the nine months of 2024 grew by 5.6%, with Merchant Solutions revenues up 6.9%. EBITDA increased by 7.3% year-to-date with an 82-basis point margin expansion.
Debt Reduction and Share Buyback
Reimbursed EUR700 million of debt maturities year-to-date and accelerated a EUR0.5 billion share buyback program, completing it in September.
Guidance Confirmation
Confirmed guidance for 2024 with revenues up mid-single digit, EBITDA margin expansion of at least 100 basis points, and excess cash more than EUR700 million, despite a softer-than-expected macro environment.
Efficiency Initiatives
Implemented efficiency initiatives to support future EBITDA margin expansion, including cost synergies from group integration.
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Nexi S.p.A. (IT:NEXI) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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IT:NEXI Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Nov 08, 2024
€5.76
€5.73
-0.52%
Jul 31, 2024
€5.69
€5.68
-0.18%
May 09, 2024
€5.70
€6.07
+6.49%
Mar 07, 2024
€6.75
€6.48
-4.00%
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FAQ
When does Nexi S.p.A. (IT:NEXI) report earnings?
Nexi S.p.A. (IT:NEXI) is schdueled to report earning on Feb 27, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Nexi S.p.A. (IT:NEXI) earnings time?
Nexi S.p.A. (IT:NEXI) earnings time is at Feb 27, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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