Proximus Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 4/6

Proximus's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -3.8%, while the Telecom industry saw earnings growing at 8.3% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 2.3% per year. Proximus's return on equity is 12.3%, and it has net margins of 7.4%.

Key information

-3.8%

Earnings growth rate

-3.8%

EPS growth rate

Telecom Industry Growth11.5%
Revenue growth rate2.3%
Return on equity12.3%
Net Margin7.4%
Next Earnings Update28 Feb 2025

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Is Proximus (EBR:PROX) A Risky Investment?

Feb 14
Is Proximus (EBR:PROX) A Risky Investment?

The Returns On Capital At Proximus (EBR:PROX) Don't Inspire Confidence

Jan 03
The Returns On Capital At Proximus (EBR:PROX) Don't Inspire Confidence

Proximus PLC's (EBR:PROX) Earnings Are Not Doing Enough For Some Investors

Nov 20
Proximus PLC's (EBR:PROX) Earnings Are Not Doing Enough For Some Investors

Are Proximus PLC (EBR:PROX) Investors Paying Above The Intrinsic Value?

Oct 21
Are Proximus PLC (EBR:PROX) Investors Paying Above The Intrinsic Value?

There Are Reasons To Feel Uneasy About Proximus' (EBR:PROX) Returns On Capital

Aug 20
There Are Reasons To Feel Uneasy About Proximus' (EBR:PROX) Returns On Capital

Proximus PLC Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For This Year

Jul 29
Proximus PLC Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For This Year

Proximus (EBR:PROX) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Jul 19
Proximus (EBR:PROX) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Lacklustre Performance Is Driving Proximus PLC's (EBR:PROX) Low P/E

Jun 22
Lacklustre Performance Is Driving Proximus PLC's (EBR:PROX) Low P/E

Earnings Beat: Proximus PLC Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models

May 01
Earnings Beat: Proximus PLC Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models

Should Shareholders Reconsider Proximus PLC's (EBR:PROX) CEO Compensation Package?

Apr 11
Should Shareholders Reconsider Proximus PLC's (EBR:PROX) CEO Compensation Package?

Proximus PLC (EBR:PROX) Just Reported Yearly Earnings: Have Analysts Changed Their Mind On The Stock?

Feb 28
Proximus PLC (EBR:PROX) Just Reported Yearly Earnings: Have Analysts Changed Their Mind On The Stock?

The Returns On Capital At Proximus (EBR:PROX) Don't Inspire Confidence

Jan 21
The Returns On Capital At Proximus (EBR:PROX) Don't Inspire Confidence

Benign Growth For Proximus PLC (EBR:PROX) Underpins Its Share Price

Jan 03
Benign Growth For Proximus PLC (EBR:PROX) Underpins Its Share Price

These 4 Measures Indicate That Proximus (EBR:PROX) Is Using Debt Extensively

Oct 23
These 4 Measures Indicate That Proximus (EBR:PROX) Is Using Debt Extensively

These Return Metrics Don't Make Proximus (EBR:PROX) Look Too Strong

Oct 01
These Return Metrics Don't Make Proximus (EBR:PROX) Look Too Strong

Is Proximus (EBR:PROX) Using Too Much Debt?

Jul 13
Is Proximus (EBR:PROX) Using Too Much Debt?

Proximus (EBR:PROX) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of Return

Jun 22
Proximus (EBR:PROX) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of Return

Proximus (EBR:PROX) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Mar 27
Proximus (EBR:PROX) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Proximus (EBR:PROX) Will Want To Turn Around Its Return Trends

Mar 06
Proximus (EBR:PROX) Will Want To Turn Around Its Return Trends

Is Proximus (EBR:PROX) Using Too Much Debt?

Dec 17
Is Proximus (EBR:PROX) Using Too Much Debt?

Proximus (EBR:PROX) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital

Nov 29
Proximus (EBR:PROX) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital

Proximus PLC's (EBR:PROX) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 85% Above Its Share Price

Oct 21
Proximus PLC's (EBR:PROX) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 85% Above Its Share Price

Be Wary Of Proximus (EBR:PROX) And Its Returns On Capital

Aug 29
Be Wary Of Proximus (EBR:PROX) And Its Returns On Capital

Is Proximus (EBR:PROX) A Risky Investment?

Aug 11
Is Proximus (EBR:PROX) A Risky Investment?

Returns On Capital At Proximus (EBR:PROX) Paint A Concerning Picture

May 29
Returns On Capital At Proximus (EBR:PROX) Paint A Concerning Picture

These 4 Measures Indicate That Proximus (EBR:PROX) Is Using Debt Extensively

May 11
These 4 Measures Indicate That Proximus (EBR:PROX) Is Using Debt Extensively

Proximus (EBR:PROX) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of €0.49

Mar 23
Proximus (EBR:PROX) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of €0.49

Proximus (EBR:PROX) Will Pay A Dividend Of €0.49

Mar 05
Proximus (EBR:PROX) Will Pay A Dividend Of €0.49

Here's Why Proximus (EBR:PROX) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Jan 12
Here's Why Proximus (EBR:PROX) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Proximus (EBR:PROX) Has Announced A Dividend Of €0.35

Nov 28
Proximus (EBR:PROX) Has Announced A Dividend Of €0.35

We Think Proximus (EBR:PROX) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Sep 30
We Think Proximus (EBR:PROX) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Proximus (EBR:PROX) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital

Aug 27
Proximus (EBR:PROX) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Proximus PLC (EBR:PROX)

Jul 06
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Proximus PLC (EBR:PROX)

Here's Why Proximus (EBR:PROX) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Jun 21
Here's Why Proximus (EBR:PROX) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Return Trends At Proximus (EBR:PROX) Aren't Appealing

May 11
Return Trends At Proximus (EBR:PROX) Aren't Appealing

These 4 Measures Indicate That Proximus (EBR:PROX) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Mar 09
These 4 Measures Indicate That Proximus (EBR:PROX) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Calculating The Fair Value Of Proximus PLC (EBR:PROX)

Feb 22
Calculating The Fair Value Of Proximus PLC (EBR:PROX)

Could The Proximus PLC (EBR:PROX) Ownership Structure Tell Us Something Useful?

Feb 09
Could The Proximus PLC (EBR:PROX) Ownership Structure Tell Us Something Useful?

Proximus PLC (EBR:PROX) Investors Should Think About This Before Buying It For Its Dividend

Jan 26
Proximus PLC (EBR:PROX) Investors Should Think About This Before Buying It For Its Dividend

Is Proximus (EBR:PROX) Using Capital Effectively?

Jan 12
Is Proximus (EBR:PROX) Using Capital Effectively?

Are Proximus PLC's (EBR:PROX) Mixed Financials Driving The Negative Sentiment?

Dec 30
Are Proximus PLC's (EBR:PROX) Mixed Financials Driving The Negative Sentiment?

How Much Did Proximus'(EBR:PROX) Shareholders Earn From Share Price Movements Over The Last Five Years?

Dec 17
How Much Did Proximus'(EBR:PROX) Shareholders Earn From Share Price Movements Over The Last Five Years?

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Proximus makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

ENXTBR:PROX Revenue, expenses and earnings (EUR Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Sep 246,2224611050
30 Jun 246,1143601050
31 Mar 245,9963631050
31 Dec 235,9923571050
30 Sep 236,0203491030
30 Jun 235,9973951030
31 Mar 235,9434231030
31 Dec 225,8544501030
30 Sep 225,733456860
30 Jun 225,632446860
31 Mar 225,565442860
31 Dec 215,537443860
30 Sep 215,491466710
30 Jun 215,460507710
31 Mar 215,420533710
31 Dec 205,443564710
30 Sep 205,502425890
30 Jun 205,537397890
31 Mar 205,616392890
31 Dec 195,638373890
30 Sep 195,6585271710
30 Jun 195,6945311710
31 Mar 195,7385181710
01 Jan 195,7645081710
30 Sep 185,7725201660
30 Jun 185,7725271660
31 Mar 185,7345271660
01 Jan 185,7395221660
30 Sep 175,7515102030
30 Jun 175,7955292030
31 Mar 175,8395302030
31 Dec 165,8295232030
30 Sep 165,8365372000
30 Jun 165,8564472000
31 Mar 165,8984652000
31 Dec 155,9444822000
30 Sep 155,9604431170
30 Jun 155,9415311170
31 Mar 155,9626381170
31 Dec 145,9616541170
30 Sep 146,0077021920
30 Jun 146,0857011920
31 Mar 146,1426041920

Quality Earnings: PROX has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: PROX's current net profit margins (7.4%) are higher than last year (5.8%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: PROX's earnings have declined by 3.8% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: PROX's earnings growth over the past year (32.1%) exceeds its 5-year average (-3.8% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: PROX earnings growth over the past year (32.1%) exceeded the Telecom industry 7.5%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: PROX's Return on Equity (12.3%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/02/24 01:38
End of Day Share Price 2025/02/24 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

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Analyst Sources

Proximus PLC is covered by 43 analysts. 15 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Konrad ZomerABN AMRO Bank N.V.
Jean-Michel SalvadorAlphaValue
Ganesha NageshaBarclays