CSL’s FY17 NPAT guidance implies US$1.38b net profit after tax.
The company has purchased 1.4m shares during 2HFY17, of the $500 million share buy-back program.
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With the stock price now trading 28x FY18 earnings, much of the good news is priced in. FY18 revenue $7.2b, EBIT $2.2b, forecast net profit up 20% to $1.7b, EPS US$3.60, DPS US$1.75 places the stock on a forward yield of 1.8%.
We remain attracted CSL and look for the next Algo Engine buy signal to provide a discounted entry point.
