SMA Solar Technology AG (ETR:S92) defied analyst predictions to release its annual results, which were ahead of market expectations. Statutory earnings per share (EPS) came in at €6.50, some 3.5% above what analysts had expected. The analysts are now predicting revenues of €1.99b in 2024. If met, this would reflect a reasonable 4.7% improvement in revenue compared to the last 12 months.