BUZZ - Shares of Oxford Metrics in the UK fell as the company forecast a fiscal year loss, while the market had previously generally expected the company to turn a profit.
路透社2026/10/09 08:21On October 9th, shares of smart sensing technology company Oxford Metrics OMG1.L fell by 14% to 30 pence, marking their lowest level since March 2015. The company expects an adjusted operating loss of between £500,000 and £3.9 million for fiscal 2026, while the market consensus was for a profit of £3 million. Oxford Metrics noted that key markets served by its motion capture division, Vicon, remain soft, with R&D funding under pressure and major projects in the industrial vision and measurement systems business facing delays. The company has acquired the assets of Move AI to enhance Vicon’s AI-based motion capture technology and reach more customers and markets. Year-to-date, the share price has dropped about 45%, including the decline on the day. (For the convenience of non-English speakers, Reuters has automated translation of its reports into various other languages. As automated translation may be inaccurate or lack necessary context, Reuters does not guarantee the accuracy of the translated text and provides it as a convenience only. Reuters is not responsible for any damage or loss caused by the use of automated translation features.)
October 9 - ** Shares of smart sensing technology company Oxford Metrics OMG1.L fell 14% to 30 pence, hitting their lowest level since March 2015
** It expects an adjusted operating loss (link) of £500,000 to £3.9 million in fiscal 2026, while the market was expecting a profit of £3 million
** The company noted that the environment in some of the core markets served by its Vicon motion capture business remains weak, research and development funding is under pressure, and significant projects in its industrial vision and measurement systems business have been delayed
** The company acquired the assets of Move AI to enhance Vicon's AI-based motion capture technology and help it reach more customers and markets
** Year-to-date, shares have fallen about 45%, including the day's loss
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