What the analysts say: the verdict on Ahold's H1
By Michelle Russell | 23 August 2012
Dutch retailer Ahold today (23 August) booked an increase in first-half profits but its shares fell amid pressure on margins and the company's caution over future trading. Analysts were largely upbeat about the results but expressed some concern over Ahold's domestic performance.
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Dutch retailer Ahold today (23 August) booked an increase in first-half profits but its shares fell amid pressure on margins and the company's caution over future trading. Analysts were largely upbeat about the results but expressed some concern over Ahold's domestic performance.
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