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SHOCKING SLUMP! 3I Group’s Shares CRASH 7.5% – What Happened?!

This morning brought devastating news as the 3i Group (LSE: III) share price took a dizzying nosedive of 7.5% following their annual results for the year ending March 31st. For many investors, including yours truly, this is nothing short of a financial heart-stopper!

A Heavy Hit for My Wallet!

As my biggest FTSE 100 holding, 3i makes up a staggering 10% of my entire self-invested pension pot. Just yesterday, I was basking in glory, sitting on a total return of around 100%. Today? I’m down to nearly 90%! It’s like being yanked from the highest high straight into the depths of despair!

Astonishing Figures But Grim Reactions!

The 3i Group reported an astonishing total return of £5.05 billion—a 25% leap in shareholder funds! Their net asset value per share surged 22% to an impressive 2,542p. And yes, they took a hit with a 27p per share foreign exchange loss, but aren’t these fabulous numbers for a year filled with uncertainty?

The secret sauce here? Their star asset, Dutch discount retail titan Action, generated a jaw-dropping £4.55 billion in investment returns, up a scorching 32%! Revenues soared by 22%, and like-for-like sales jumped 10.3%! How can this company be considered struggling?!

CEO Promises Bright Future Amidst Doubt

In a promising tone, Chief Executive Simon Borrows declared confidence in “compounding growth across the portfolio.” But can we truly believe it?

Meanwhile, the final dividend has climbed to 42.5p, with an annual total of 73p – that’s a 20% increase! Still, at a meager 1.55% yield, it’s not exactly a bonanza.

Rollercoaster Ride of Returns!

Despite today’s dramatic drop, 3i shares have soared 45% in the last year and an unbelievable 425% over five years! They’ve danced through tariff chaos, but is it all smooth sailing ahead?

A Dangerous Dependency on ONE Retail Giant!

Here’s the kicker: Action now comprises over 70% of 3i’s net asset value! That’s a ticking time bomb of concentration risk! It feels like I’ve bet on a European discount retailer with a private equity firm hanging on for dear life. If consumers decide to shop up a storm in fancier stores, the shine could fade fast!

Is This Stock Going to Bite Back?

3i’s expansion appears unstoppable for now, but can it last? They need a rock-solid game plan for the future, yet management seems content to ride the tiger—at least for the moment.

With my faith resting heavily on 3i, I worry about their reliance on a store I’ve never even stepped foot in! But their reputation and results give me hope. Today’s news hasn’t shaken my confidence—yet.

Analysts Predict a Comeback — Will They Be Right?

The nine analysts churning out one-year price forecasts have set a median target just below 4,402p, a potential 12% increase from today’s values! But considering the morning chaos, they’re clearly on edge about this stock.

3i shares are now trading at a jaw-dropping 69% premium to their net value! They’ve always prided themselves on being a bit pricey, but this is outrageous! A sensible investor would take profits and slash their exposure—but not me! I’m staying on this wild ride, hoping for a turnaround!

Buckle up, folks! This financial rollercoaster is far from over!