Sheng Siong - UOB Kay Hian 2024-08-20: Record-High Gross Margin in 2Q24; More Stores Slated To Open

Sheng Siong - Record-High Gross Margin in 2Q24; More Stores Slated To Open

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  • Sheng Siong Group (SGX:OV8)’s 2Q24 results are in line with consensus and our estimates, with 1H24 forming 51%/52% of consensus and our 2024 forecasts respectively.
  • 2Q24 revenue was up 1.2% y-o-y from better comparable same-store contributions, while gross margin edged up to a record 30.9%, from a better sales mix of higher-margin fresh produce which offset the slightly lower contribution from house brands.

Sales outperformed the industry; new stores expected to contribute.

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  • On the other hand, new-store sales declined 3.2% y-o-y, attributable to two store openings in 2023 and two in 1H24.
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Higher interim dividend declared.

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Above is the excerpt from report by UOB Kay Hian Research.
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Heidi Mo UOB Kay Hian Research | John Cheong UOB Kay Hian | https://research.uobkayhian.com/ 2024-08-20



Previous report by UOB:
2024-05-23 Sheng Siong - Solid Start To The Year; 1Q24 Results In Line.

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