Panasonic Q1 Highlights: Profits Surge Significantly, Raises FY24 Net Profit Outlook
Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta
Panasonic Holdings Corp (OTC:PCRFY) reported a Q1 FY24 sales growth of 3% Y/Y to ¥2.03 trillion, with sales in Automotive, Connect, and automotive batteries contributing significantly. However, the sales of $14.80 billion missed the consensus of $15.07 billion. Operating profit rose 42% Y/Y to ¥90.4 billion, and net profit surged to ¥200.9 billion from ¥48.9 billion a year ago. The company raised its FY24 net profit outlook to ¥460.0 billion from ¥350.0 billion.

July 31, 2023 | 11:32 am
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Panasonic reported a Q1 FY24 sales growth of 3% Y/Y, but missed the consensus. The company's operating profit rose 42% Y/Y, and net profit surged significantly. The company also raised its FY24 net profit outlook.
The company's sales growth and significant surge in net profit indicate a strong financial performance, which is likely to positively impact the stock. However, the missed sales consensus might temper the positive impact slightly. The raised net profit outlook for FY24 signals the company's confidence in its future performance, which could boost investor sentiment.
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