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It's the Motley Fool, you can find the full article on there but they are just reposting Bell Potter broker report from a few weeks ago.

A2 Milk FY 2023 results preview

Expectations are high for A2 Milk in FY 2023 with analysts predicting strong sales and profit growth over the prior corresponding period. For example, Bell Potter is expecting sales to come in at NZ$1,587.3 million this year. This represents an increase of 9.75% year on year.

As for earnings, the broker is forecasting earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) of NZ$215.4 million and adjusted net profit after tax of NZ$147.5 million. This will mean an increase of 9.8% and 20.3%, respectively, over what it reported in FY 2022.

As you might have noticed above, Bell Potter is expecting A2 Milk’s net profit after tax to grow at a much quicker rate to its EBITDA. What’s happening here? Well, this is largely due to A2 Milk’s sizeable cash balance. It expects this to underpin positive interest expense of NZ$23.1 million for the year thanks to higher interest rates.

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Here is also some consensus projections I spotted on IG.com. Not sure where they're drawn from or if they are 'reliable' but they seem close to Bell Potter's above:

Snapshot of key financial metrics

• Anticipated revenues: Projections point towards anticipated revenues reaching NZ$1598 million. This figure encapsulates the company's revenue-generating prowess and sets the stage for understanding its financial performance.
• Expected EBITA: The forecasted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, and Amortization (EBITA) is NZ$219 million. This critical indicator offers a window into a2M's operational efficiency and profitability.
• NPAT projection: An expected Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) of NZ$147 million signifies the company's projected bottom-line earnings. This figure underlines the culmination of a2M's financial endeavors and performance during the specified period.