Fletcher 2020 earnings guidance shows small downside bias

Fletcher 2020 earnings guidance shows small downside bias
Jenny Ruth
Fletcher Building has signalled a small downside bias in its core operating profit forecast for the year ending June 2020. The guidance, which ranges from a 6 percent reduction to a 3 percent increase from last year, comes as its New Zealand building products businesses are on track, wet weather has slowed Higgins' work, and the Australian operations face intense competition in a declining residential market and where infrastructure projects are delayed. Fletcher expects earnings before interest and tax will range from $515 million to $56...

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