CGI Inc. Reports First Quarter Earnings Growth
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 1d ago
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- Earnings Performance: CGI Inc. reported a net income of C$442 million for the first quarter, translating to earnings per share of C$2.03, which is an increase from C$438.6 million and C$1.92 per share last year, indicating sustained improvement in profitability.
- Adjusted Earnings: Excluding special items, CGI Inc. reported adjusted earnings of C$461 million or C$2.12 per share, reflecting robust performance in its core business operations.
- Revenue Growth: The company's revenue rose 7.7% year-over-year to C$4.078 billion, up from C$3.785 billion last year, showcasing strong market demand recovery.
- Market Outlook: CGI Inc.'s continued earnings growth and revenue increase strengthen its position in a competitive market, laying a solid foundation for future investments and expansion.
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Analyst Views on GIB
Wall Street analysts forecast GIB stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for GIB is 129.22 USD with a low forecast of 81.00 USD and a high forecast of 270.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
7 Analyst Rating
4 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 86.350
Low
81.00
Averages
129.22
High
270.00
Current: 86.350
Low
81.00
Averages
129.22
High
270.00
About GIB
CGI Inc. is a Canada-based independent information technology (IT) and business consulting services company. It delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. Its segments include Western and Southern Europe (France, Portugal and Spain); United States (U.S.) Commercial and State Government; U.S. Federal; Canada; Scandinavia, Northwest and Central-East Europe (primarily Sweden, Netherlands, Norway, Denmark and Czech Republic); United Kingdom (U.K.) and Australia; Germany; Finland, Poland and Baltics; and Asia Pacific Global Delivery Centers of Excellence (mainly India and Philippines) (Asia Pacific). It works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. It also has a presence in other European countries and Morocco.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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