AC Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how AC performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, AC sees a -4.02% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +0.00% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +1.99%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
AC Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
5.11M
-81.09%
-82.11%
Gross Margin
--
--
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Operating Margin
-63.25%
-203.15%
-193.90%
Net Margin
83.85%
39.08%
2.48%
EPS
0.20
-73.68%
-81.65%
No Data Available
AC Earnings Analysis
Associated Capital Group Inc Corporation (AC.N) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Q4 Revenue Surge: Total consolidated revenues in Q4 rose 29.9% to MXN 64.9 billion, driven by strong volume performance across most operations, effective pricing, and favorable exchange rates.
EBITDA Growth and Margin: Consolidated EBITDA for the quarter grew 41.7%, resulting in a margin of 21.8%, the highest consolidated EBITDA margin in the past eight years.
Record Volume Growth: In Mexico, unit case volume grew an outstanding 7.8% in Q4, achieving all-time volume records for both the quarter and the year, with total net sales rising 15.4% to MXN 27.8 billion.
Record Sales and EBITDA Growth: The U.S. business achieved record bottom line performance with net sales for the quarter rising by 8.3% to $1.1 billion, and EBITDA for the quarter grew 25.6% to $215 million, with a margin of 19.2%.
Sustainability Index Inclusion: Arca Continental was included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the first time, recognizing its commitment to corporate governance, ethics, and sustainability practices.
Negative
Consolidated Volume Growth Decline: Total consolidated volume growth was flat for the full year, a significant decline from the previous years' growth rates of 4.3% in 2023, 4% in 2022, and 5.8% in 2021.
South America Volume Decline: Total volume in South America declined by 5.5% for the full year, with Argentina experiencing a notable drop of 6.6% in the fourth quarter, indicating ongoing challenges in the region.
Revenue Growth Slowdown: Despite a 29.9% increase in consolidated revenues for Q4, the total revenue growth for the full year was only 10.9%, suggesting a slowdown in overall business momentum.
Price Increase vs. Volume Growth: Average price per case in Mexico rose by 7.2% in Q4, but the overall volume growth was only 2.1% for the year, indicating potential pricing pressure and reduced consumer demand.
Rising Financial Expenses: Financial expenses more than doubled in Q4, primarily due to unfavorable currency exchange rate impacts and hyperinflationary accounting in Argentina, raising concerns about future financial stability.
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AC Earning Call Sentiment
Earnings call transcript: Arca Continental reports robust Q4 2024 growth
AC.N
-1.38%Positive
The earnings report shows strong financial performance with record revenues and EBITDA growth across regions, indicating operational efficiency and effective pricing strategies. The Q&A highlights positive analyst sentiment, with concerns about U.S. margins mitigated by strong hedging strategies and manageable tariff impacts. The company's disciplined shareholder return plan, including dividends, adds to the positive outlook. However, management's reluctance to provide long-term guidance in the U.S. introduces some uncertainty, preventing a 'Strong Positive' rating.
