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Bureau Veritas Lifts Revenue Growth Target, Citing AI and Acquisitions
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The French testing and inspection firm now expects double-digit revenue growth for 2027-2028, up from a previous high single-digit forecast, and set a €1 billion target for AI-related services by 2030.
Shares of Bureau Veritas (EPA:BVI) rose on Tuesday after the French testing, inspection, and certification company upgraded its medium-term revenue growth forecast and set ambitious new targets related to artificial intelligence.
The company's stock gained 1.3% in Tuesday trading following the announcement, reflecting investor optimism about the revised strategic outlook.
Upgraded Financial Targets
Bureau Veritas announced it is now targeting double-digit revenue growth for the 2027-2028 period. This marks a significant increase from its previous forecast of high single-digit growth.
Underscoring a strategic pivot towards technology, the company also established a goal to generate €1 billion in revenue from AI-driven markets and services by 2030. "AI is a transformative technology that creates multiple opportunities for Bureau Veritas," said Chief Executive Officer Hinda Gharbi. "We will continue to integrate it broadly into our strategic programs."
AdStrategic Outlook and Capital Allocation
The upgraded guidance is part of a broader strategy that includes an increased focus on inorganic growth. Gharbi stated that the company will "accelerate acquisitions" in 2027 and 2028.
In a move that supports this acquisition strategy, Bureau Veritas also adjusted its capital structure targets. The company narrowed its leverage target range to 1.5x-2.0x net debt to EBITDA, from a previous range of 1.0x-2.0x. This adjustment indicates a slightly greater tolerance for debt, which can provide the financial flexibility needed to fund future deals.
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