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Xaar shares rocket after strong margins reported

Thu, 27th Aug 2015 14:40

(ShareCast News) - Shares in inkjet printer company Xaar were up after the company posted a drop in pre-tax profit but better margins.At 1444 BST shares had gained almost 10% to 495.25p.Xaar reported a first half pre-tax profit of £9.1m, reduced from £16.1m in the first half of last year but ahead of the £8.5m in the six months immediately prior.Revenue dropped to £47.8m from £60.4m in the first half of 2014 or £48.8m in the second half of 2014.Operating margins were 19% on an adjusted basis, which was stronger than the board expected at the beginning of the year.Dividend per share was up, at 3.15p from 3p in the same period last year.Chairman Phil Lawler said the company had achieved stability after a challenging 2014, and intended to return to growth next year."Although visibility of demand remains limited, particularly in China, based on the sales performance in the first half of the year the board expects 2015 full year revenue to be in the range of £92-95m," Lawler said.Investec, whose rating on the stock was under review, said Xaar's first half profit outturn was better than expected off the stronger gross margin.Analysts for the bank said 2015 looked to be the trough year in a cyclical business, while long term structure growth drivers were intact.N+1 Singer said in a note Xaar had "turned the corner" and increased its 2015 full year pretax profit forecast by 4%.
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