Why Clicks' strong interim results are bad for Dis-Chem
Clicks was among the JSE's top performers on Monday after reporting that interim diluted headline earnings per share will be higher than expected.
Mon, 07 Oct 2019 11:26:24 GMT
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- Clicks emerged as one of the top performers on the JSE after reporting higher than expected diluted headline earnings per share, driven by improved retail performance and new distribution contracts.
- Edgar Mafoko from FNB Wealth and Investments expressed concerns about how Clicks' success could adversely affect Dis-Chem, highlighting the significant performance gap between the two retailers.
- The discussion between Mafoko and CNBC Africa underscored the intense competition and challenges faced by retailers like Dis-Chem in the current market environment.
Clicks, a leading retailer, emerged as one of the JSE's top performers after surprising the market with its interim results. The company reported higher than expected diluted headline earnings per share, attributing the success to a robust retail performance in the second half, new distribution contracts, and improved working capital management. The stock surged by approximately 9% to 10% in response to the positive news. However, Edgar Mafoko, a Portfolio Manager at FNB Wealth and Investments, raised concerns about how Clicks' success might impact its competitor, Dis-Chem. Mafoko highlighted that while Clicks has managed to achieve a commendable 15% growth in earnings during challenging market conditions, Dis-Chem has struggled and experienced a decline in its share price by about 19% over the past year. This disparity underscores the competitive difficulties faced by Dis-Chem in the retail sector, particularly when compared to the success story of Clicks. The discussion sheds light on the contrasting fortunes of the two retailers and the broader challenges in the market landscape.
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