Adairs: FY23 earnings - No dividend to cushion the blow

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By Alexander Mees

Job title:

Co-Head of Research and Senior Analyst

Date posted:

22 August 2023, 7:30 AM

Sectors Covered:

Gaming and Retail

• A deteriorating consumer environment, increased promotional activity and operational difficulties at its new national distribution centre (NDC) meant Adairs (ASX:ADH) had a tough year in FY23. Pre-AASB 16 EBIT was down 16%, although this was 2% above our forecast. No final dividend was declared.
• We have lowered our pre-AASB 16 EBIT by 5% in FY24 and 6% in FY25.
• We retain a HOLD rating with a reduced target price of (login to view).

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