ARE YOU COMFORTED BY CADBURY’S TRADING ?
SAM HART CHARLES STANLEY
The company has announced that it has launched Fair Trade certified Dairy Milk in the UK and Ireland which may result in further share gains as a potentially substantial hurdle for competitors As a reflection of increasing confidence it announced an eight per cent increase in dividend.
KEITH BOWMAN HARGREAVES LANSDOWN
Cadbury is cheering investors, providing an upgrade to its profit margin expectation for the year. In the face of tough economic times, consumers’ desire for low cost treats such as chocolate also looks to be playing its part.
MARTIN DEBOO INVESTEC
Revenue and margin improvement have beaten both our and consensus expectations. Cadbury’s turnaround plan is delivering in line with our expectations, making us more confident about its future.