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Nichols - Yet another profit upgrade

February 2011

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  • Epic Code:
  • NICL
  • Price:
  • 492p
Nichols has developed a clockwork regularity for beating expectations. Full year revenues for 2010 are once again said to be ahead of internal plans with operating margins in line. Impressively, this period is against strong comparatives in 2009. Brewin Dolphin estimates overall sales are 16% ahead year on year, roughly half the growth through the launch of Cherry Vimto, implying near double-digit growth for the core business. Brewin has upgraded 2010 pretax profit by £1.2m to £14.7m (new eps: 28.9p) while current year profit is increased by £1.2m to £15.4m (eps 30.3p). A front page write-up last May at 360p, the shares have gained 37% but remain inexpensive, especially when stripping out expected year-end cash o ...

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