MTN Group Future Growth

Future criteria checks 4/6

MTN Group is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 71.7% and 7.5% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 73.6% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 13.4% in 3 years.

Key information

71.7%

Earnings growth rate

73.6%

EPS growth rate

Wireless Telecom earnings growth	15.1%
Revenue growth rate	7.5%
Future return on equity	13.4%
Analyst coverage	Good
Last updated	04 Oct 2024

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

An Intrinsic Calculation For MTN Group Limited (JSE:MTN) Suggests It's 24% Undervalued

Jul 08

We Think MTN Group (JSE:MTN) Might Have The DNA Of A Multi-Bagger

May 01

Is MTN Group (JSE:MTN) Using Too Much Debt?

Apr 13

Calculating The Fair Value Of MTN Group Limited (JSE:MTN)

Mar 02

Slowing Rates Of Return At MTN Group (JSE:MTN) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Jan 18

MTN Group (JSE:MTN) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Dec 19

MTN Group Limited (JSE:MTN) Shares Could Be 31% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Nov 09

Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At MTN Group (JSE:MTN)

Oct 15

These 4 Measures Indicate That MTN Group (JSE:MTN) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Sep 14

MTN Group Limited Just Missed EPS By 67%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Aug 15

Returns On Capital At MTN Group (JSE:MTN) Have Stalled

Jul 13

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

JSE:MTN - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (ZAR Millions)
Date	Revenue	Earnings	Free Cash Flow	Cash from Op	Avg. No. Analysts
12/31/2026	230,280	19,731	31,789	75,486	10
12/31/2025	207,297	15,923	29,658	67,788	11
12/31/2024	189,189	12,451	23,479	63,702	11
6/30/2024	199,158	-7,439	8,950	48,796	N/A
3/31/2024	210,231	-1,673	13,556	56,427	N/A
12/31/2023	221,304	4,092	18,161	64,058	N/A
9/30/2023	222,059	7,070	24,527	67,058	N/A
6/30/2023	222,813	15,141	30,893	70,058	N/A
3/31/2023	214,928	17,089	26,915	69,090	N/A
12/31/2022	207,042	19,037	22,937	68,121	N/A
9/30/2022	199,489	19,076	22,480	66,937	N/A
6/30/2022	191,936	19,114	22,022	65,752	N/A
3/31/2022	186,791	16,432	27,042	66,519	N/A
12/31/2021	181,646	13,750	32,061	67,286	N/A
9/30/2021	182,107	10,664	32,432	67,270	N/A
6/30/2021	182,568	7,578	32,802	67,254	N/A
3/31/2021	181,014	12,300	30,568	62,884	N/A
12/31/2020	179,460	17,022	28,333	58,513	N/A
9/30/2020	171,256	16,835	N/A	N/A	N/A
6/30/2020	163,052	16,647	17,865	44,675	N/A
3/31/2020	157,256	12,874	13,557	40,482	N/A
12/31/2019	151,460	9,100	9,249	36,289	N/A
9/30/2019	147,874	9,004	6,456	34,593	N/A
6/30/2019	144,288	8,908	3,662	32,896	N/A
3/31/2019	139,424	8,814	3,928	32,643	N/A
12/31/2018	134,560	8,719	4,193	32,389	N/A
9/30/2018	132,696	6,028	2,392	29,886	N/A
6/30/2018	130,831	3,337	591	27,382	N/A
3/31/2018	131,850	3,877	N/A	30,385	N/A
12/31/2017	132,869	4,416	N/A	33,387	N/A
9/30/2017	133,245	6,376	N/A	39,157	N/A
6/30/2017	133,620	8,335	N/A	44,926	N/A
3/31/2017	140,770	2,861	N/A	42,717	N/A
12/31/2016	147,920	-2,614	N/A	40,508	N/A
9/30/2016	144,797	101	N/A	37,892	N/A
6/30/2016	141,674	2,815	N/A	35,275	N/A
3/31/2016	136,769	11,510	N/A	35,952	N/A
12/31/2015	131,863	20,204	N/A	36,628	N/A
9/30/2015	137,669	25,397	N/A	40,949	N/A
6/30/2015	143,475	30,589	N/A	45,270	N/A
3/31/2015	145,203	31,334	N/A	46,465	N/A
12/31/2014	146,930	32,079	N/A	47,659	N/A
9/30/2014	145,625	29,700	N/A	N/A	N/A
6/30/2014	144,320	27,320	N/A	56,876	N/A
3/31/2014	140,795	27,036	N/A	50,044	N/A
12/31/2013	137,270	26,751	N/A	43,212	N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: MTN is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered faster growth than the savings rate (9.7%).

Earnings vs Market: MTN is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered above average market growth.

High Growth Earnings: MTN is expected to become profitable in the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: MTN's revenue (7.5% per year) is forecast to grow faster than the ZA market (3.4% per year).

High Growth Revenue: MTN's revenue (7.5% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: MTN's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (13.4%).

MTN Group Future Growth

Future criteria checks 4/6

Key information

Recent future growth updates

Consensus EPS estimates fall by 11%

Consensus EPS estimates fall by 11%

Price target decreased by 12% to R112

Price target decreased by 8.9% to R126

Price target decreased by 7.4% to R149

MTN Group Limited Provides Group Earnings Guidance for the Six Months Ended 30 June 2023

Recent updates

MTN Group (JSE:MTN) Use Of Debt Could Be Considered Risky

Group CFO & Executive Director recently sold R1.8m worth of stock

First half 2024 earnings released: R4.09 loss per share (vs R2.29 profit in 1H 2023)

MTN Group Limited (JSE:MTN) Screens Well But There Might Be A Catch

MTN Group Limited Provides Dividend Guidance for the Fiscal 2024

New major risk - Financial position

MTN Group Limited to Report First Half, 2024 Results on Aug 19, 2024

MTN Group Announces Executive Appointments

Should You Think About Buying MTN Group Limited (JSE:MTN) Now?

We Like MTN Group's (JSE:MTN) Returns And Here's How They're Trending

Potential Upside For MTN Group Limited (JSE:MTN) Not Without Risk

MTN Group Limited, Annual General Meeting, May 24, 2024

MTN Group (JSE:MTN) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of ZAR3.30

Upcoming dividend of R3.30 per share

Consensus EPS estimates fall by 11%

Consensus EPS estimates fall by 11%

MTN Group (JSE:MTN) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of ZAR3.30

Dividend of R3.30 announced

These 4 Measures Indicate That MTN Group (JSE:MTN) Is Using Debt Extensively

Full year 2023 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behind

Price target decreased by 12% to R112

New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth

What Is MTN Group Limited's (JSE:MTN) Share Price Doing?

MTN Group Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Results on Mar 25, 2024

Price target decreased by 8.9% to R126

Here's Why We Think MTN Group (JSE:MTN) Is Well Worth Watching

Investor Optimism Abounds MTN Group Limited (JSE:MTN) But Growth Is Lacking

MTN Group Limited Announces Executive Changes

Should You Think About Buying MTN Group Limited (JSE:MTN) Now?

Group President recently bought R8.8m worth of stock

The Trend Of High Returns At MTN Group (JSE:MTN) Has Us Very Interested

Price target decreased by 7.4% to R149

Insider recently sold R1.2m worth of stock

Here's Why MTN Group (JSE:MTN) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) signed a memorandum of understanding to acquire an unknown minority stake in Fintech Division of MTN Group Limited (JSE:MTN).

Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) signed a memorandum of understanding to acquire an unknown minority stake in Fintech Division of MTN Group Limited (JSE:MTN).

First half 2023 earnings released: EPS: R5.11 (vs R4.45 in 1H 2022)

MTN Group Limited Provides Group Earnings Guidance for the Six Months Ended 30 June 2023

Why We Like The Returns At MTN Group (JSE:MTN)

MTN Likely to Keep IHS Towers Stake for Now

MTN Group Limited Announces Election of Social, Ethics and Sustainability Committee Members

MTN Group (JSE:MTN) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Group Chief Human Resources Officer recently sold R5.2m worth of stock

Group CFO & Executive Director recently bought R4.4m worth of stock

Group Chief Operating Officer exercised options and sold R14m worth of stock

Upcoming dividend of R3.30 per share at 2.6% yield

MTN Group's (JSE:MTN) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: R10.71 (vs R7.63 in FY 2021)

At R144, Is It Time To Put MTN Group Limited (JSE:MTN) On Your Watch List?

MTN Group Limited Appoints Nicky Newton-King as an Independent Non-Executive Director, Effective 1 January 2023

Why The 25% Return On Capital At MTN Group (JSE:MTN) Should Have Your Attention

MTN Group Announces Executive Changes

MTN Group (JSE:MTN) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Consensus forecasts updated

MTN Group Appoints Willington Ngwepe as Chief of Staff of the Group President

First half 2022 earnings released

Price target decreased to R190

Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For MTN Group (JSE:MTN)

MTN Group Limited to Report Q2, 2022 Results on Aug 11, 2022

Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop

Should You Investigate MTN Group Limited (JSE:MTN) At R144?

MTN in Talks to Buy Telkom

An Intrinsic Calculation For MTN Group Limited (JSE:MTN) Suggests It's 24% Undervalued

Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop

IHS Holding Limited (NYSE:IHS) completed it's acquisition of a 70% stake in 5701 Towers of MTN Group from MTN Group Limited (JSE:MTN).

MTN Group Appoints Tumi Chamayou as Group Executive for Enterprise Business Unit, Effective 1 June 2022

We Think MTN Group (JSE:MTN) Might Have The DNA Of A Multi-Bagger

Is MTN Group (JSE:MTN) Using Too Much Debt?

Price target increased to R212