Profit Surpasses Forecast

Stevanato Group S.p.A. reported first‑quarter earnings that exceeded analysts’ expectations. Statutory profit rose 12%, with earnings per share of €0.10 surpassing forecasts. Following the release, shares climbed 6.1% to close at US$18.03. Analysts have revised outlooks, projecting 2026 revenue at €1.28 billion—a 6.0 % year‑on‑year lift—and statutory earnings per share rising 10 % to €0.57. The consensus price target remains US$24.81, while the most optimistic outlook assigns a target of US$32.00 and the most pessimistic US$17.50. Stevanato’s forecasted revenue growth rate of 8.1 % annually between 2026 and 2027 aligns with its 9.0 % average growth over the previous five years and outpaces the industry’s 6.5 % pace. This suggests the company is positioned to expand more rapidly than peers.