Weak third quarter performance: ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX: RMD) stock plunged over 3.68% on April 27, 2016 due to the group’s lower than estimated third quarter performance. Revenue rose 7% to $453.9 million against the same period of last year while rose 9% on a constant currency basis. Revenue in the Americas rose by 12% yoy to $282.2 million but revenue from EMEA and APAC remained flat at $171.7 million. On the other hand, gross margin fell to 57.3% impacted by changes in product mix, average selling prices pressure and geographic mix. Accordingly, the net income fell 3% yoy to $88.5 million during the quarter. Moreover, RMD even temporarily suspended its share repurchase program on the back of its recent acquisitions.
Recommendation: We give an “Expensive” recommendation on the stock at the current price of $7.59