Data#3 Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 4/6
Data#3 has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 14.7%, while the IT industry saw earnings growing at 29.2% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 23.6% per year. Data#3's return on equity is 58.1%, and it has net margins of 5.5%.
Key information
14.65%
Earnings growth rate
14.53%
EPS growth rate
| IT Industry Growth | 12.94% |
| Revenue growth rate | -23.63% |
| Return on equity | 58.11% |
| Net Margin | 5.54% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Dec 2025 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 11
DTL: Fully Franked Interim Dividend Will Support Attractive Forward Return Profile
Analysts have kept their A$8.34 price target for Data#3 unchanged, citing only minor tweaks to inputs such as a slightly lower discount rate and a marginally adjusted future P/E assumption. What's in the News Data#3 declared an ordinary fully franked interim dividend of A$0.135 per share for the six months ended December 31, 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 28
DTL: Fully Franked Interim Dividend Will Support Positive Forward Outlook
Analysts have nudged their price target on Data#3 slightly lower to A$8.34 from A$8.35, reflecting small adjustments to assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. What's in the News Declared an ordinary fully franked interim dividend of A$0.135 per share for the six months to December 31, 2025, providing investors with clarity on upcoming income.Narrative Update • Mar 13
DTL: Fully Franked Dividend And Refined Assumptions Will Support Bullish Outlook
Analysts have kept their A$ fair value estimate for Data#3 unchanged, pointing to updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that refine rather than redirect their view on the stock. What's in the News Data#3 Limited declared an ordinary fully franked interim dividend of A$0.135 per share for the six months ended 31 December 2025, with an ex date of 16 March 2026, a record date of 17 March 2026, and payment on 31 March 2026 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 27
DTL: Future Fully Franked Dividend Stream Will Underpin Bullish Outlook
Analysts have reduced their price target on Data#3 to A$8.35 from A$8.85, reflecting updated views on fair value, a slightly higher discount rate, and modest adjustments to revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Data#3 declared an ordinary fully franked dividend of A$0.135 per share for the six months ended December 31, 2025, signaling a cash return to shareholders for that period (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Jan 08
Does Data#3 (ASX:DTL) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...Analysis Article • Sep 05
Data#3 Limited's (ASX:DTL) Shares Climb 26% But Its Business Is Yet to Catch Up
Data#3 Limited ( ASX:DTL ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 26% share price jump in the last month...Narrative Update • Sep 04
Recurring Service Models And Microsoft Partnerships Will Secure IT Transformation
Data#3’s key valuation metrics, including the discount rate and future P/E, remained effectively unchanged, resulting in the consensus analyst price target holding steady at A$8.85. What's in the News Data#3 Limited declared a fully franked dividend of AUD 0.15 per security for the six months ended June 30, 2025, payable on September 30, 2025.Analysis Article • Aug 27
Data#3 (ASX:DTL) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To A$0.15
The board of Data#3 Limited ( ASX:DTL ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of A$0.15 on the 30th of...Analysis Article • Mar 08
Data#3's (ASX:DTL) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
Data#3 Limited's ( ASX:DTL ) periodic dividend will be increasing on the 31st of March to A$0.131, with investors...Analysis Article • Feb 21
Data#3 (ASX:DTL) Is Increasing Its Dividend To A$0.131
Data#3 Limited ( ASX:DTL ) has announced that it will be increasing its periodic dividend on the 31st of March to...
New Narrative • Feb 11
Recognition From Microsoft And Cisco Will Highlight Competitive Edge For The Future
Focus on managed services, software solutions, and high-growth areas like AI aims to drive revenue and improve gross margins.Analysis Article • Aug 23
Data#3 (ASX:DTL) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
Data#3 Limited ( ASX:DTL ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable payment on...Analysis Article • Aug 08
When Should You Buy Data#3 Limited (ASX:DTL)?
Data#3 Limited ( ASX:DTL ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a decent share price growth of 12% on the...Analysis Article • Feb 17
Data#3 (ASX:DTL) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At A$0.126
Data#3 Limited ( ASX:DTL ) has announced that it will be increasing its periodic dividend on the 28th of March to...Analysis Article • Feb 16
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Data#3 Limited (ASX:DTL)
Key Insights The projected fair value for Data#3 is AU$7.76 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Data#3's AU$7.69...Analysis Article • Sep 12
Data#3's (ASX:DTL) Dividend Will Be Increased To A$0.119
Data#3 Limited ( ASX:DTL ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 29th of September to...Analysis Article • Aug 28
Data#3 (ASX:DTL) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
Data#3 Limited ( ASX:DTL ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable payment on...Analysis Article • Aug 22
Data#3 Limited's (ASX:DTL) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 26% Above Its Share Price
Key Insights The projected fair value for Data#3 is AU$7.69 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Data#3 is...Analysis Article • Apr 05
With EPS Growth And More, Data#3 (ASX:DTL) Makes An Interesting Case
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Analysis Article • Feb 20
Data#3 (ASX:DTL) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At A$0.10
Data#3 Limited ( ASX:DTL ) has announced that it will be increasing its periodic dividend on the 31st of March to...Analysis Article • Dec 08
Data#3 (ASX:DTL) Ticks All The Boxes When It Comes To Earnings Growth
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Analysis Article • Sep 09
Data#3's (ASX:DTL) Dividend Will Be Increased To A$0.1065
Data#3 Limited ( ASX:DTL ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable payment on...Analysis Article • Aug 21
Data#3 (ASX:DTL) Is Increasing Its Dividend To A$0.1065
Data#3 Limited ( ASX:DTL ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 30th of September to...Analysis Article • Jun 24
Data#3 Limited's (ASX:DTL) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 79% Above Its Share Price
Today we will run through one way of estimating the intrinsic value of Data#3 Limited ( ASX:DTL ) by estimating the...Analysis Article • May 23
If You Like EPS Growth Then Check Out Data#3 (ASX:DTL) Before It's Too Late
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...Analysis Article • Jan 18
Data#3 Limited (ASX:DTL) Shares Could Be 35% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
In this article we are going to estimate the intrinsic value of Data#3 Limited ( ASX:DTL ) by taking the expected...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Data#3 makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 25 | 885 | 49 | 7 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 869 | 49 | 7 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 853 | 48 | 7 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 826 | 46 | 7 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 798 | 44 | 7 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 802 | 44 | 7 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 806 | 43 | 7 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 805 | 42 | 6 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 804 | 41 | 6 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 806 | 39 | 6 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 809 | 37 | 6 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 1,203 | 36 | 6 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 1,597 | 35 | 6 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 1,895 | 33 | 5 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 2,192 | 30 | 5 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 2,145 | 29 | 6 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 2,098 | 28 | 6 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 2,027 | 27 | 6 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 1,955 | 25 | 6 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 1,859 | 25 | 6 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 1,762 | 24 | 6 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 1,693 | 24 | 7 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 1,624 | 24 | 8 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 1,556 | 22 | 9 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 1,489 | 21 | 10 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 1,452 | 19 | 11 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 1,414 | 18 | 12 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 1,346 | 18 | 12 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 1,277 | 18 | 13 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 1,229 | 16 | 13 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 1,180 | 14 | 13 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 1,160 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 1,139 | 12 | 13 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 1,118 | 14 | 13 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 1,097 | 15 | 13 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 1,064 | 15 | 13 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 1,030 | 15 | 13 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 1,006 | 15 | 13 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 981 | 14 | 13 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 951 | 13 | 12 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 921 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 895 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 869 | 11 | 10 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: DTL has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: DTL's current net profit margins (5.5%) are lower than last year (5.5%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: DTL's earnings have grown by 14.7% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: DTL's earnings growth over the past year (10.8%) is below its 5-year average (14.7% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: DTL earnings growth over the past year (10.8%) exceeded the IT industry 10.8%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: DTL's Return on Equity (58.1%) is considered outstanding.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/11 01:00 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/11 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Data#3 Limited is covered by 16 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| William Spraggett | Bell Potter |
| Mark Bryan | BofA Global Research |
| Cameron Halkett | Canaccord Genuity |