Declared Dividend • May 28
Dividend reduced to €1.20 Dividend of €1.20 is 31% lower than last year. Ex-date: 15th July 2026 Payment date: 17th July 2026 Dividend yield will be 3.0%, which is higher than the industry average of 0.5%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (40% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (44% cash payout ratio). The dividend has decreased over the past 10 years, indicating a lack of growth and stability in payments. EPS is expected to grow by 63% over the next 2 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Aankondiging • May 07
Linedata Services S.A., Annual General Meeting, Jun 11, 2026 Linedata Services S.A., Annual General Meeting, Jun 11, 2026. Location: 27 rue d orleans, neuilly sur seine France New Risk • Apr 30
New minor risk - Profit margin trend The company's profit margins are lower than last year and have reduced by more than 30%. Net profit margin: 8.6% Last year net profit margin: 15% This is considered a minor risk. A large drop in profit margin could indicate the company does not have strong competitive advantages or it is yet to establish itself and its core business. Even if it is a well established business, this may make it a much riskier investment than one that has a combination of proven competitive advantages and a stable or growing profit margin. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks High level of debt (53% net debt to equity). Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (8.6% net profit margin). New Risk • Apr 05
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended June 2025. This is considered a minor risk. If the company has not reported its earnings on time, it may have been delayed due to audit problems or it may be finding it difficult to reconcile its accounts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks High level of debt (43% net debt to equity). Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported June 2025 fiscal period end). Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Major Estimate Revision • Feb 13
Consensus EPS estimates increase by 13% The consensus outlook for fiscal year 2026 has been updated. 2026 EPS estimate increased from €4.41 to €5.00. Revenue forecast steady at €174.7m. Net income forecast to shrink 15% next year vs 7.8% growth forecast for Software industry in France . Consensus price target broadly unchanged at €56.50. Share price was steady at €41.60 over the past week. Aankondiging • Jan 28
Linedata Services S.A. to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Feb 11, 2026 Linedata Services S.A. announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on Feb 11, 2026 Major Estimate Revision • Sep 08
Consensus EPS estimates fall by 11% The consensus outlook for fiscal year 2025 has been updated. 2025 EPS estimate fell from €5.08 to €4.54 per share. Revenue forecast steady at €176.8m. Net income forecast to shrink 20% next year vs 14% growth forecast for Software industry in France . Consensus price target down from €78.80 to €70.10. Share price fell 2.9% to €59.80 over the past week. Price Target Changed • Sep 05
Price target decreased by 11% to €73.65 Down from €82.70, the current price target is an average from 2 analysts. New target price is 23% above last closing price of €59.80. Stock is down 11% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of €4.54 for next year compared to €5.69 last year. Upcoming Dividend • Jul 01
Upcoming dividend of €1.75 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 08 July 2025. Payment date: 10 July 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 31% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.3%. Lower than top quartile of French dividend payers (5.4%). Higher than average of industry peers (0.9%). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 29
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 16% After last week's 16% share price gain to €82.60, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 15x. Average forward P/E is 19x in the Software industry in France. Total returns to shareholders of 115% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €77.43 per share. Aankondiging • May 05
Linedata Services S.A., Annual General Meeting, Jun 11, 2025 Linedata Services S.A., Annual General Meeting, Jun 11, 2025. Location: 27 rue d orleans, neuilly sur seine France Declared Dividend • May 05
Dividend of €1.75 announced Dividend of €1.75 is the same as last year. Ex-date: 8th July 2025 Payment date: 10th July 2025 Dividend yield will be 2.4%, which is higher than the industry average of 0.5%. Sustainability & Growth The dividend has increased by an average of 10% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to grow by 9.6% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Aankondiging • Apr 03
Linedata Services S.A. (ENXTPA:LIN) acquired NRoad, Inc. Linedata Services S.A. (ENXTPA:LIN) acquired NRoad, Inc on April 2, 2025. Linedata has completed the acquisition of NROAD, as it seeks to enhance its suite of tools for asset managers, credit institutions, and compliance teams through integrated artificial intelligence (AI). The acquisition is set to expand Linedata’s reach across the US market, leveraging NROAD’s regional presence and existing clients – including global banks, rating agencies, and payment processors.
Linedata Services S.A. (ENXTPA:LIN) completed the acquisition of NRoad, Inc on April 2, 2025. New Risk • Mar 31
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended June 2024. This is considered a minor risk. If the company has not reported its earnings on time, it may have been delayed due to audit problems or it may be finding it difficult to reconcile its accounts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks High level of debt (40% net debt to equity). Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported June 2024 fiscal period end). Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Price Target Changed • Feb 14
Price target increased by 7.7% to €80.60 Up from €74.85, the current price target is an average from 2 analysts. New target price is approximately in line with last closing price of €82.40. Stock is up 24% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of €5.24 for next year compared to €5.14 last year. Aankondiging • Jan 31
Linedata Services S.A. to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Feb 13, 2025 Linedata Services S.A. announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results After-Market on Feb 13, 2025 Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jan 16
Now 20% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 3.0% to €83.00. The fair value is estimated to be €104, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 5.8% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 9.5%. Revenue is forecast to grow by 5.5% in 2 years. Earnings are forecast to grow by 4.6% in the next 2 years. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Dec 20
Now 21% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 2.2% to €82.40. The fair value is estimated to be €104, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 5.8% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 9.5%. Revenue is forecast to grow by 5.5% in 2 years. Earnings are forecast to grow by 4.6% in the next 2 years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 19
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 19% After last week's 19% share price gain to €80.00, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 14x. Average forward P/E is 17x in the Software industry in France. Total returns to shareholders of 125% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €115 per share. Aankondiging • Jul 23
Linedata Services S.A. to Report First Half, 2024 Results on Sep 12, 2024 Linedata Services S.A. announced that they will report first half, 2024 results on Sep 12, 2024 Upcoming Dividend • Jul 01
Upcoming dividend of €1.75 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 08 July 2024. Payment date: 10 July 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 34% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.6%. Lower than top quartile of French dividend payers (5.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (0.7%). Buy Or Sell Opportunity • May 17
Now 22% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 13% to €75.00. The fair value is estimated to be €96.27, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 5.1% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 11%. Revenue is forecast to grow by 8.3% in 2 years. Earnings are forecast to grow by 12% in the next 2 years. Aankondiging • May 08
Linedata Services S.A., Annual General Meeting, Jun 11, 2024 Linedata Services S.A., Annual General Meeting, Jun 11, 2024. Location: 27 rue d orleans, neuilly sur seine France Major Estimate Revision • Apr 25
Consensus EPS estimates increase by 13% The consensus outlook for fiscal year 2024 has been updated. 2024 EPS estimate increased from €4.61 to €5.20. Revenue forecast unchanged at €191.3m. Net income forecast to grow 5.3% next year vs 41% growth forecast for Software industry in France. Consensus price target of €74.05 unchanged from last update. Share price rose 2.8% to €73.00 over the past week. Aankondiging • Apr 08
Linedata Services S.A. (ENXTPA:LIN) acquired DreamQuark SAS. Linedata Services S.A. (ENXTPA:LIN) acquired DreamQuark SAS on April 8, 2024.Linedata Services S.A. (ENXTPA:LIN) completed the acquisition of DreamQuark SAS on April 8, 2024. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Feb 17
Now 22% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 17% to €66.20. The fair value is estimated to be €84.62, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 3.3% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 15%. Revenue is forecast to grow by 9.9% in 2 years. Earnings are forecast to grow by 18% in the next 2 years. Price Target Changed • Feb 14
Price target increased by 14% to €65.90 Up from €57.85, the current price target is an average from 2 analysts. New target price is approximately in line with last closing price of €62.80. Stock is up 30% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of €3.98 for next year compared to €4.30 last year. Aankondiging • Feb 07
Linedata Services S.A. to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Results on Feb 13, 2024 Linedata Services S.A. announced that they will report fiscal year 2023 results After-Market on Feb 13, 2024 Buying Opportunity • Oct 26
Now 20% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 13%. The fair value is estimated to be €65.05, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 3.3% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 15%. Revenue is forecast to grow by 8.0% in 2 years. Earnings is forecast to grow by 13% in the next 2 years. Buying Opportunity • Oct 09
Now 20% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 11%. The fair value is estimated to be €63.85, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 3.3% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 15%. Revenue is forecast to grow by 7.5% in 2 years. Earnings is forecast to grow by 13% in the next 2 years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 24
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 16% After last week's 16% share price gain to €56.00, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 13x. Average forward P/E is 27x in the Software industry in France. Total returns to shareholders of 147% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €64.31 per share. Reported Earnings • Sep 20
First half 2023 earnings released: EPS: €1.71 (vs €1.98 in 1H 2022) First half 2023 results: EPS: €1.71 (down from €1.98 in 1H 2022). Revenue: €87.5m (up 5.5% from 1H 2022). Net income: €8.50m (down 31% from 1H 2022). Profit margin: 9.7% (down from 15% in 1H 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.5% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 8.1% growth forecast for the Software industry in France. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 15% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 27% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Price Target Changed • Sep 06
Price target increased by 16% to €60.95 Up from €52.70, the current price target is an average from 2 analysts. New target price is 20% above last closing price of €50.60. Stock is up 30% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of €4.26 for next year compared to €4.30 last year. Board Change • Aug 06
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 2 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 2 independent directors. 3 non-independent directors. Independent Director Vivien Levy-Garboua was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2017. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Major Estimate Revision • Jul 26
Consensus EPS estimates increase by 20% The consensus outlook for fiscal year 2023 has been updated. 2023 EPS estimate increased from €3.48 to €4.17. Revenue forecast steady at €176.7m. Net income forecast to shrink 15% next year vs 20% growth forecast for Software industry in France . Consensus price target up from €52.70 to €55.95. Share price was steady at €59.80 over the past week. Aankondiging • Jul 25
Linedata Services S.A. to Report First Half, 2023 Results on Sep 13, 2023 Linedata Services S.A. announced that they will report first half, 2023 results on Sep 13, 2023 Upcoming Dividend • Jun 28
Upcoming dividend of €1.75 per share at 3.2% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 05 July 2023. Payment date: 07 July 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 41% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 3.2%. Lower than top quartile of French dividend payers (5.2%). Higher than average of industry peers (0.6%). Price Target Changed • May 30
Price target increased by 8.5% to €52.70 Up from €48.55, the current price target is an average from 2 analysts. New target price is 11% above last closing price of €47.40. Stock is up 12% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of €3.48 for next year compared to €4.30 last year. Major Estimate Revision • Mar 07
Consensus EPS estimates fall by 13%, revenue upgraded The consensus outlook for fiscal year 2023 has been updated. 2023 revenue forecast increased from €172.9m to €175.6m. EPS estimate fell from €3.99 to €3.48 per share. Net income forecast to shrink 21% next year vs 0.5% growth forecast for Software industry in France . Consensus price target up from €48.55 to €51.55. Share price was steady at €45.50 over the past week. Reported Earnings • Feb 15
Full year 2022 earnings: EPS misses analyst expectations Full year 2022 results: EPS: €4.30 (down from €4.42 in FY 2021). Revenue: €172.7m (up 7.8% from FY 2021). Net income: €26.5m (down 6.3% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 15% (down from 18% in FY 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 3.2%. Revenue is forecast to grow 1.6% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 7.6% growth forecast for the Software industry in France. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 22% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 17% per year. Aankondiging • Feb 07
Linedata Services S.A. to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on Feb 13, 2023 Linedata Services S.A. announced that they will report fiscal year 2022 results on Feb 13, 2023 Price Target Changed • Nov 16
Price target increased to €47.35 Up from €43.35, the current price target is an average from 2 analysts. New target price is approximately in line with last closing price of €45.90. Stock is up 17% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of €4.08 for next year compared to €4.42 last year. Price Target Changed • Nov 09
Price target increased to €47.35 Up from €43.35, the current price target is an average from 2 analysts. New target price is approximately in line with last closing price of €46.50. Stock is up 20% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of €4.08 for next year compared to €4.42 last year. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Oct 26
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 29% share price gain to €44.10, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 12x. Average forward P/E is 25x in the Software industry in France. Total returns to shareholders of 90% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €25.58 per share. Upcoming Dividend • Jun 29
Upcoming dividend of €1.60 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 06 July 2022. Payment date: 08 July 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 36% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 3.9%. Lower than top quartile of French dividend payers (5.5%). Higher than average of industry peers (0.5%). Board Change • Apr 27
No independent directors Following the recent departure of a director, there are no independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: No independent directors. 5 non-independent directors. Member of the Board Esther Namara was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The company's lack of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Feb 16
Full year 2021 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations Full year 2021 results: EPS: €4.42 (up from €3.09 in FY 2020). Revenue: €160.2m (flat on FY 2020). Net income: €28.3m (up 40% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 18% (up from 13% in FY 2020). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) surpassed analyst estimates by 30%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 2.0%, compared to a 11% growth forecast for the industry in France. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 14% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 8% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Price Target Changed • Sep 15
Price target increased to €44.60 Up from €39.20, the current price target is an average from 2 analysts. New target price is approximately in line with last closing price of €43.50. Stock is up 54% over the past year. Reported Earnings • Sep 15
First half 2021 earnings released The company reported a decent first half result with improved earnings and profit margins, although revenues were weaker. First half 2021 results: Revenue: €75.9m (down 3.3% from 1H 2020). Net income: €11.0m (up 45% from 1H 2020). Profit margin: 14% (up from 9.7% in 1H 2020). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Upcoming Dividend • Jun 29
Upcoming dividend of €1.35 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 06 July 2021. Payment date: 08 July 2021. Trailing yield: 3.4%. Lower than top quartile of French dividend payers (3.8%). Higher than average of industry peers (0.3%). Price Target Changed • Feb 11
Price target raised to €33.70 Up from €31.40, the current price target is an average from 2 analysts. The new target price is close to the current share price of €33.80. As of last close, the stock is up 13% over the past year. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 04
New 90-day high: €31.80 The company is up 25% from its price of €25.40 on 06 November 2020. The French market is up 12% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Software industry, which is up 12% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €50.10 per share. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 19
New 90-day high: €29.20 The company is up 7.0% from its price of €27.40 on 21 October 2020. The French market is up 13% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. However, it outperformed the Software industry, which is up 4.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €49.27 per share. Price Target Changed • Oct 22
Price target raised to €31.40 Up from €29.25, the current price target is an average from 2 analysts. The new target price is 15% above the current share price of €27.20. As of last close, the stock is up 0.7% over the past year.