Beyond Soft Profit: Uncovering Arko's Underlying Weaknesses

Arko Corp's recent earnings didn't contain any surprises, but investors should be aware of underlying weaknesses in the numbers, including a large contribution from unusual items that may not be repeated next year. Statutory profit gained from $11m worth of unusual items, which could dampen enthusiasm for future profitability. Analysts' forecasts for future profitability should be considered when assessing the company's performance.