• On 8th August the WTC share price hit an all-time high
  • On 23rd August the companyโ€™s 2024 guidance released in its Full Year 2023 results disappointed investors
  • The share price fell 18.8% intraday

WiseTech Global (ASX: WTC) has been a market darling of the technology sector. The companyโ€™s software logistics solutions serve a reported 44 of the top 50 logistics providers in the world. More than 17,000 customers use the companyโ€™s products in over 170 countries.

Although WiseTech managed to continue to grow revenues during the COVID-induced disruptions in global supply chains, net profit fell in FY 2021 before rebounding in FY 2022 and 2023, exceeding pre-COVID profits in both years.

WiseTech Global Financial Performance

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FY 2023 financial results were strong, with revenues up 29%, statutory net profit after tax up 9%, and underlying net profit after tax up 30%. WiseTech began paying dividends in 2017, with 2023 dividend payments increasing 31%.

Revenue growth was driven by a 48% increase in the companyโ€™s flagship software solutions platform, CargoWise. WiseTech increased its penetration in the US market.

The downside was the companyโ€™s EBITDA guidance (earnings before interest taxes, depreciation and amortisation) coming in lower than the analyst consensus estimate.

The stock price plunged and is down 17.9% over the last three months.

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An analyst at Bell Potter Securities has a BUY recommendation on WiseTech shares, pointing to a buying opportunity for investors following the recent sell-off.

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