Confluent Future Growth

Future criteria checks 1/6

Confluent is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 12.6% and 14.7% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 22.5% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 15.2% in 3 years.

Key information

12.6%

Earnings growth rate

22.5%

EPS growth rate

Software earnings growth18.1%
Revenue growth rate14.7%
Future return on equity15.2%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated01 May 2025

Recent future growth updates

Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ:CFLT) Just Reported, And Analysts Assigned A US$30.97 Price Target

Aug 03
Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ:CFLT) Just Reported, And Analysts Assigned A US$30.97 Price Target

Recent updates

Confluent: Consumption Concerns Aren't A Long-Term Drag, Buy The Dip

May 04

Confluent: Cloud Momentum Drives Re-Rating

Apr 20

Some Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ:CFLT) Shareholders Look For Exit As Shares Take 26% Pounding

Apr 01
Some Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ:CFLT) Shareholders Look For Exit As Shares Take 26% Pounding

Confluent: A Software Powerhouse That's Just Too Pricey

Mar 31

Is Confluent (NASDAQ:CFLT) Using Too Much Debt?

Mar 28
Is Confluent (NASDAQ:CFLT) Using Too Much Debt?
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Partnership With Databricks Will Integrate Data Streaming With Real-Time AI Analytics

Mar 20 Strategic partnerships and new products enhance Confluent's market reach and customer adoption, potentially boosting revenue and solidifying its leadership in data streaming.

Confluent: Product Innovation Yet To Pay Off

Mar 06

Confluent: Strong Subscription Momentum

Feb 26

Confluent Q4 Earnings: The Stream Is Strong With Surging Profits And Bright Outlook

Feb 13

There's Reason For Concern Over Confluent, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CFLT) Massive 40% Price Jump

Feb 13
There's Reason For Concern Over Confluent, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CFLT) Massive 40% Price Jump

Estimating The Fair Value Of Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ:CFLT)

Jan 28
Estimating The Fair Value Of Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ:CFLT)

Confluent: Excellent Growth At An Even Better Price

Jan 19

At US$29.26, Is Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ:CFLT) Worth Looking At Closely?

Jan 06
At US$29.26, Is Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ:CFLT) Worth Looking At Closely?

Is Confluent (NASDAQ:CFLT) A Risky Investment?

Dec 16
Is Confluent (NASDAQ:CFLT) A Risky Investment?

Confluent: Unlocking The Potential Of AI

Dec 13

Subdued Growth No Barrier To Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ:CFLT) With Shares Advancing 29%

Nov 21
Subdued Growth No Barrier To Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ:CFLT) With Shares Advancing 29%

Confluent: After A Strong Quarter And A Share Price Spike Is There More To Come?

Nov 16

Confluent: Strong Q3 Sets The Stage For A Festive Quarter

Nov 10

A Look At The Fair Value Of Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ:CFLT)

Oct 28
A Look At The Fair Value Of Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ:CFLT)

Confluent: Expect Sizeable Stock Recovery And Strong Long-Term Performance

Oct 17

Market Participants Recognise Confluent, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CFLT) Revenues

Oct 07
Market Participants Recognise Confluent, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CFLT) Revenues

Confluent: From Buy To A Sell, Why I've Turned Bearish (Downgrade)

Sep 30

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ:CFLT)?

Sep 16
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ:CFLT)?

Confluent: Expanding Customer Base A Step In The Right Direction

Sep 06

Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ:CFLT) Just Reported, And Analysts Assigned A US$30.97 Price Target

Aug 03
Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ:CFLT) Just Reported, And Analysts Assigned A US$30.97 Price Target

Calculating The Fair Value Of Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ:CFLT)

Jul 15
Calculating The Fair Value Of Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ:CFLT)

Investors Interested In Confluent, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CFLT) Revenues

Jun 21
Investors Interested In Confluent, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CFLT) Revenues

Confluent's 2025 Outlook: Self-Sufficiency On The Cards

Jun 03

Confluent: Q1 Review, Cloud Revenue Sees Acceleration, Maintaining 'Buy' Rating

May 25

Confluent: A Promising Growth Story Given Increasing Usage On Platform And Robust Innovation

Apr 21

Confluent: Share Price Rebound Is Overly Optimistic

Apr 08

Confluent: Clear Growth Outlook With Possible Acceleration In FY25

Feb 14

Confluent: The Multiple Will Most Likely Compress

Jan 16

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NasdaqGS:CFLT - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20271,628-21919029314
12/31/20261,361-26012115333
12/31/20251,150-278476933
3/31/20251,018-320833N/A
12/31/2024964-345933N/A
9/30/2024916-351-1310N/A
6/30/2024866-370-35-14N/A
3/31/2024820-383-73-52N/A
12/31/2023777-443-124-104N/A
9/30/2023732-455-162-143N/A
6/30/2023684-478-195-176N/A
3/31/2023634-492-196-180N/A
12/31/2022586-453-172-157N/A
9/30/2022537-461-168-154N/A
6/30/2022488-441-143-130N/A
3/31/2022437-411-151-140N/A
12/31/2021388-343-114-105N/A
9/30/2021338-260-109-102N/A
6/30/2021297-303-98-93N/A
3/31/2021263-241-76-71N/A
12/31/2020237-230-87-82N/A
12/31/2019150-95-72-69N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: CFLT is forecast to remain unprofitable over the next 3 years.

Earnings vs Market: CFLT is forecast to remain unprofitable over the next 3 years.

High Growth Earnings: CFLT is forecast to remain unprofitable over the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: CFLT's revenue (14.7% per year) is forecast to grow faster than the US market (8.5% per year).

High Growth Revenue: CFLT's revenue (14.7% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.


Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts


Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: CFLT's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (15.2%).


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/05/04 02:21
End of Day Share Price 2025/05/02 00:00
Earnings2025/03/31
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

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Analyst Sources

Confluent, Inc. is covered by 44 analysts. 33 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Adam ShepherdArete Research Services LLP
William PowerBaird
Raimo LenschowBarclays