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DS Smith (GB:SMDS)
LSE:SMDS
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jun 24, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q4)Consensus EPS Forecast
―Last Year’s EPS
12.42Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 6 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Dec 05, 2024
|% Change Since: 2.13%
|Next Earnings Date:Jun 24, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call highlights strong performance in packaging volumes, customer satisfaction, and progress with sustainability initiatives. However, challenges remain with box price declines, elevated input costs, and specific regional market difficulties. Overall, the sentiment is balanced with positive achievements tempered by notable challenges.Company Guidance
During the conference call, DS Smith provided guidance for the second half of fiscal year 2025, highlighting key performance metrics and strategic moves. The company reported a 2% increase in packaging volumes on a like-for-like basis for the first half, with expectations for continued growth in the second half despite challenging market conditions. While packaging prices were lower year-on-year, they began to recover due to rising paper costs. DS Smith's operational efficiency and cost control measures effectively offset significant input cost inflation, including a near doubling of gas prices. The company announced a 3% increase in the interim dividend, aligning with their cooperation agreement with International Paper (IP) amid ongoing takeover processes. Additionally, DS Smith's statutory profit was impacted by £75 million in costs related to the IP transaction. The company anticipates further box price recovery in the second half as they continue to pass on increased paper costs to customers. Despite a slight elevation in leverage, DS Smith remains comfortably within its covenant limits, bolstered by strong cash flow management and continued investment through the cycle.Continued Recovery in Packaging Volumes
Packaging volumes increased by 2% on a like-for-like basis, showing improvement compared to previous periods.
Strong Performance in North America and Eastern Europe
Notable growth in packaging volumes in North America and Eastern Europe, contributing positively to overall results.
Positive Customer Satisfaction and Innovation
Record customer satisfaction scores and accelerated innovation with major clients like Nestlé and Procter & Gamble.
Investment in Sustainability
Significant investment in sustainability projects, such as a new biomass boiler in Northern France, expected to yield high returns.
Progress on International Paper Acquisition
Good progress on the all-share offer from International Paper, with expected completion in Q1 2025.
Interim Dividend Increase
3% increase in interim dividend as part of the IP deal cooperation agreement.
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GB:SMDS Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
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GB:SMDS Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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| Dec 05, 2024 | $570.36 | $556.52 | -2.43% |
| Jun 20, 2024 | $338.95 | $348.58 | +2.84% |
| Dec 07, 2023 | $283.36 | $287.70 | +1.53% |
| Jun 22, 2023 | $262.96 | $254.08 | -3.38% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does DS Smith (GB:SMDS) report earnings?
DS Smith (GB:SMDS) is schdueled to report earning on Jun 24, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is DS Smith (GB:SMDS) earnings time?
DS Smith (GB:SMDS) earnings time is at Jun 24, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is the P/E ratio of DS Smith stock?
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What is GB:SMDS EPS forecast?
Currently, no data Available
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