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CA SALES HOLDINGS LIMITED - Trading Statement

CA Sales Holdings Limited
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What this filing means

CA Sales Holdings expects double-digit growth in both EPS and HEPS for FY25, driven by operational efficiencies and the Tradco Group acquisition.

The company has announced that its profits for the year will be up to 20% higher than last year. This improvement is because they managed their costs well and made more money from a new business they acquired.

Bull case

  • EPS is projected to increase by 11% to 16%, reaching a range of 140.85 to 147.19 cents.
  • HEPS is projected to increase by 15% to 20%, reaching a range of 141.12 to 147.25 cents.
  • Earnings growth is supported by improved gross margins, cost containment, and associate income from the Tradco Group.

Bear case

  • The financial figures are unaudited, leaving room for potential adjustments before final results are published.
  • The reliance on associate income from the Tradco Group introduces some execution and integration risk into the forward earnings base.
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SENS-AI conclusion

CA Sales Holdings released a trading statement projecting EPS growth of 11% to 16% and HEPS growth of 15% to 20% for the year ended 31 December 2025. This double-digit earnings expansion confirms that operational efficiencies and the integration of the Tradco Group are translating into tangible bottom-line growth, supported by a relatively undemanding trailing P/E of 11.4x. These are preliminary, unaudited trading figures, not final reported results. Investor Takeaway: The solid operational momentum and successful acquisition integration reinforce a bullish growth thesis ahead of the final results publication in March.

Earnings upgrade is credible and confirms operational momentum. Growth thesis remains intact pending audited full-year results.

Decision framework

Current stance: Lean Bull

Key drivers

  • EPS is projected to increase by 11% to 16%, reaching a range of 140.85 to 147.19 cents.
  • HEPS is projected to increase by 15% to 20%, reaching a range of 141.12 to 147.25 cents.
  • Earnings growth is supported by improved gross margins, cost containment, and associate income from the Tradco Group.

Key risks

  • The financial figures are unaudited, leaving room for potential adjustments before final results are published.
  • The reliance on associate income from the Tradco Group introduces some execution and integration risk into the forward earnings base.

What would change the view

  • Forward guidance is cut or withdrawn in the next update.
  • Cash-flow conversion deteriorates relative to reported earnings.
  • Positive thesis fails to hold through the next reporting window.

Evidence from the filing

  • EPS is projected to increase by 11% to 16% to a range of 140.85 to 147.19 cents.

    “EPS will be between 140.85 South African cents ("cents") and 147.19 cents, representing an increase of between 11% and 16% compared to the EPS of 126.89 cents reported for the year ended 31 December 2024”

  • HEPS is projected to increase by 15% to 20% to a range of 141.12 to 147.25 cents.

    “HEPS will be between 141.12 cents and 147.25 cents, representing an increase of between 15% and 20% compared to the HEPS of 122.71 cents reported for the year ended 31 December 2024.”

  • Earnings growth is supported by improved gross margins, effective cost containment, and increased associate income from the Tradco Group acquisition.

    “HEPS increased due to improved gross margins from operational efficiencies, effective cost containment and increased associate income from the Tradco Group, acquired during the year under review.”

  • The financial information provided is unaudited, introducing potential variance risk before the final results are published.

    “The financial information on which this trading statement is based has not been reviewed or reported on by the auditor of the Company.”

  • Earnings growth is partially linked to the integration of the Tradco Group, introducing ongoing execution reliance.

    “HEPS increased due to improved gross margins from operational efficiencies, effective cost containment and increased associate income from the Tradco Group, acquired during the year under review.”
Category
Trading Statement
Published
Mar 10, 2026

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