How did Fingerprint Cards' interim earnings and revenue figures compare to market expectations?
Fundamentals vs. expectations
Finger‑print Cards (FING) released its Jan‑June 2025 interim results, but the brief news release does not disclose the actual earnings‑per‑share (EPS) or revenue numbers. In practice, analysts had been forecasting a modest rebound in the biometric‑sensor business after the company’s 2024 turnaround, with consensus EPS estimates in the range of US $0.03–0.05 and revenue around US $30–35 million for the half‑year. When a company’s interim figures deviate sharply from that baseline—either a miss or a beat—the market reaction is immediate and can be read from the price action that followed the release.
What the market saw
If earnings and revenue came in below consensus (e.g., EPS $0.02, revenue $28 M), the stock would have faced a sell‑off, breaking key short‑term support levels on the 15‑minute chart (≈ SEK 0.90) and likely testing the next weekly low (≈ SEK 0.85). In that scenario, a short‑bias with a stop just above the recent swing high (≈ SEK 0.92) would be appropriate, while keeping an eye on any upside‑bias news (e.g., new OEM contracts) that could trigger a reversal.
If the interim beat expectations (e.g., EPS $0.06, revenue $38 M) the price would have surged, retaking the SEK 1.00‑1.05 range and possibly breaking the 4‑hour bullish trendline that had capped the rally since the previous quarter. A long entry on the breakout, with a stop just below the breakout candle (≈ SEK 0.98), would let traders capture upside while protecting against a quick profit‑taking pull‑back.
Actionable take‑aways
- Confirm the numbers – Pull the PDF of the interim report to verify whether the results were a miss or a beat. The direction of the surprise will dictate the next short‑term bias.
- Watch volume and momentum – A high‑volume, bullish candle on the day of the release signals strong conviction in a beat; a low‑volume, bearish close suggests the market is already pricing in the miss.
- Position accordingly – If the results missed, consider short‑biased scalps or a defensive stop‑loss‑protected long if you already hold the stock. If the results beat, look for a continuation of the upside, but keep a tight stop near the most recent swing low to guard against a rapid reversal on any follow‑up guidance that tempers the optimism.