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AU · rank #2 · 2026-09-11
PCO
GPW · PLN · $6.02B (USD)
SignalStrong Buy5.6strength 5.6 / 10
verdict · PROCEED
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Composite score Z-score blend of all factors below. | 0.746 |
|---|---|
| EPS revisions (30d) Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share). | +$0.04 |
| Net revisions (30d) Number of analysts revising upward minus downward. | 4 |
| Insider signal (90d) | — |
| Analyst upside Consensus target $41.35 | +3.2% |
| Momentum acceleration 3-month minus 12-month momentum. | -9.88% |
| Analyst rating 5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell. | — |
| Gross margin TTM | +49.3% |
| 52w high | $47.31 |
| Market cap (USD) | $6.02B |
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Summary
Pepco Group B.V. is a European discount variety retailer operating a footprint of over 4,000 stores with a strategic expansion focus in Central and Eastern Europe.
Rationale
Unanimous analyst agreement on recent upward EPS revisions and consecutive positive revision momentum across 7 to 90 days strongly validate the earnings improvement thesis.
Material risks
- 1High analyst target price dispersion of 48.4% signals substantial market disagreement and valuation uncertainty following the restructuring and exclusion of Poundland from continuing operations.
- 2Heavy reliance on capital-intensive store roll-outs for revenue visibility exposes the business to execution risks in new and highly competitive Western European markets.
AI verdict council
Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 2 of 3 voted to proceed.
OpenAI
Proceed
Claude
Caution
Gemini
Proceed