Beiersdorf Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 4/6
Beiersdorf has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 8.2%, while the Personal Products industry saw earnings growing at 10.5% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 7.1% per year. Beiersdorf's return on equity is 11.1%, and it has net margins of 9.5%.
Key information
8.21%
Earnings growth rate
8.63%
EPS growth rate
| Personal Products Industry Growth | 8.70% |
| Revenue growth rate | 7.08% |
| Return on equity | 11.08% |
| Net Margin | 9.53% |
| Next Earnings Update | 05 Aug 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 22
BEI: Brand Execution And Buyback Program Will Shape Future Performance Resilience
Beiersdorf's analyst price target has been reduced from about €115 to roughly €88. This reflects analysts' updated expectations for slower revenue growth, slightly lower margins and a lower future P/E, alongside a series of recent target cuts and rating downgrades, particularly around concerns for Nivea's market share and competitive pressure.
Narrative Update • Apr 28
BEI: Reset Expectations As Competitive Pressures And Buyback Plans Shape A Cautious Outlook
Analysts have trimmed the fair value estimate for Beiersdorf by €2 to €68. This reflects a series of lower Street price targets and reduced assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples as competitive pressures on Nivea and broader sector concerns build.Narrative Update • Apr 14
BEI: Reset Expectations And Brand Pressures Will Shape A Cautious But Balanced Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their average price targets for Beiersdorf by single digits in € terms, reflecting slightly lower revenue growth expectations and a modestly higher discount rate, partly offset by a small uplift in projected profit margins and future P/E, following a cluster of recent downgrades and model updates across major banks. Analyst Commentary Recent research has tilted more cautious, with several bearish analysts cutting price targets and revising ratings in light of execution risks and questions around the durability of Beiersdorf's growth profile.
Narrative Update • Mar 31
BEI: Future Brand And Pricing Execution Will Drive Share Repricing Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Beiersdorf, with the modeled fair value moving from about €155.44 to €141.62 as they factor in lower assumed profit margins, a reduced future P/E of around 29.25, and ongoing concerns about Nivea's market share pressures and competitive pricing. Analyst Commentary Recent research has leaned cautious on Beiersdorf, with several firms trimming price targets and downgrading ratings as they reassess assumptions for Nivea's market share, pricing, and the pace of improvement in the core skincare franchise.Narrative Update • Mar 17
BEI: Price Resets And Brand Pressures Will Shape A Balanced Outlook
Analysts have trimmed the fair value estimate for Beiersdorf from €90.00 to €70.00. This reflects reduced assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, as recent research highlights Nivea market share pressures and tougher competitive pricing.Narrative Update • Mar 03
BEI: Price Resets And Brand Execution Risk Will Drive A Cautious Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Beiersdorf to €90.00 from €92.00, citing updated assumptions on growth, margins and future P/E multiples, along with recent Street research that highlights brand competitiveness efforts and mixed rating changes. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research paints a more cautious picture around Beiersdorf, with bearish analysts focusing on execution risk around pricing, brand momentum and what that could mean for valuation multiples.Narrative Update • Feb 16
BEI: Pricing Resets And Brand Execution Will Shape Future Performance Resilience
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Beiersdorf steady at €115.15, reflecting a modestly higher assumed future P/E and mixed recent Street views. These include a Deutsche Bank upgrade to Buy at €105 and a Jefferies price target trim to €92 tied to expectations for Nivea price resets.Narrative Update • Feb 02
BEI: Pricing Reset And Brand Strength Will Support Future Performance Resilience
The updated analyst fair value for Beiersdorf has edged slightly lower to €115.15 from €116.00, as analysts balance Jefferies' reduced €92 price target and concerns around Nivea volumes with a more supportive Buy upgrade and €105 target from Deutsche Bank. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Beiersdorf shows a split in views, with some analysts focusing on longer term potential and others highlighting nearer term execution risks, especially around the Nivea brand and pricing moves.Narrative Update • Jan 19
BEI: Future Rating Shift Will Determine Share Repricing Potential
The analyst price target for Beiersdorf has been adjusted lower to €155.44 from €163.77, as analysts weigh mixed recent research, with some highlighting a potential boost from an improved rating and others pointing to pressures around Nivea pricing, volume growth and margin expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a split view on Beiersdorf, with some focusing on brand and pricing headwinds while others point to potential upside if execution on pricing and volumes improves.Narrative Update • Jan 05
BEI: Modest Discount Rate Shift Will Support Core Performance Resilience
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Beiersdorf, with one recent move from €102 to €100. This is reflected in a slightly lower fair value estimate of €116.00, based on modest changes to assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E.Narrative Update • Dec 16
BEI: Price Cuts And Margin Uncertainty Will Shape A More Cautious Outlook
The analyst fair value estimate for Beiersdorf has been reduced from EUR 98 to EUR 92, as analysts trim revenue growth, profit margin, and valuation multiple assumptions in line with a wave of recent price target cuts across the Street. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts have recently trimmed their price targets for Beiersdorf, signaling a more cautious stance on the company valuation following a period of strong share price performance.Narrative Update • Dec 02
BEI: Wider Market Expansion Will Sustain Core Performance Through Execution Challenges
Beiersdorf's analyst price target has been trimmed slightly, down from €116.89 to €116.58. Analysts highlight concerns over slower brand growth and product launch risks, while maintaining cautious optimism for the stock's core performance.Narrative Update • Nov 18
BEI: Core Brand Momentum Will Drive Share Performance In Coming Months
Beiersdorf's analyst price target has been reduced amid modest adjustments to growth estimates. Analysts cite pressures on core brand momentum and the impact of recent product launches as reasons for lowering targets by as much as EUR 20 in several recent updates.Narrative Update • Oct 31
BEI: Future Product Rollouts Will Drive Upside Despite Sector Headwinds
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Beiersdorf from €118.32 to €116.89, citing slightly lower forecasts for revenue growth and profit margins in light of recent downward price target revisions across the sector. Analyst Commentary Following a series of recent street research reports, analysts have updated their perspectives on Beiersdorf.Analysis Article • Oct 22
Beiersdorf Aktiengesellschaft's (ETR:BEI) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 35% Above Its Share Price
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Beiersdorf fair value estimate is €129 Current share price of...Narrative Update • Oct 17
Science Based Skincare Will Expand Global Demand
Beiersdorf’s analyst price target has been revised downward from €120 to a range of €105 to €120, reflecting a more cautious outlook from analysts based on slower revenue growth and concerns over the impact of new product launches on core sales. Analyst Commentary Recent street research paints a mixed but increasingly cautious picture for Beiersdorf, as analysts continue to trim their price targets and reassess the company’s growth trajectory.Narrative Update • Oct 03
Science Based Skincare Will Expand Global Demand
Beiersdorf's analyst price targets have been reduced in recent updates, with consensus moving from around €123.21 to €120.53. Analysts cite slower organic growth and near-term profit margin pressures as key factors for the downward revision.Narrative Update • Sep 17
Science Based Skincare Will Expand Global Demand
Beiersdorf's consensus price target was modestly lowered to €123.21, as analysts flagged slowing Nivea sales, product cannibalization risks, and a more cautious sector outlook ahead of results. Analyst Commentary Slowing organic sales growth for Nivea cited as a key risk to valuation, with recent performance below the required threshold to justify prior targets.Analysis Article • Aug 26
Here's What To Make Of Beiersdorf's (ETR:BEI) Decelerating Rates Of Return
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Typically...Narrative Update • Aug 07
Science Based Skincare Will Expand Global Demand
Beiersdorf’s fair value has been revised downward to €127.00, reflecting softer revenue growth expectations and a modest decrease in forecasted future P/E. Valuation Changes Summary of Valuation Changes for Beiersdorf The Consensus Analyst Price Target has fallen from €134.11 to €127.00.Analysis Article • Jul 09
Beiersdorf Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:BEI) Shares Could Be 28% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights Beiersdorf's estimated fair value is €151 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Beiersdorf's €109...Analysis Article • Jun 24
Beiersdorf (ETR:BEI) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
New Narrative • Nov 07
Eucerin's Global Success And Innovation Drive Bright Future In Derma And Beyond
Strategic product launches and innovations across its brands are fueling strong revenue growth and expanding market share in the Derma segment.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Beiersdorf 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 | 9,852 | 939 | 4,057 | 365 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 9,858 | 911 | 4,080 | 366 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 9,863 | 882 | 4,103 | 367 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 9,857 | 897 | 4,090 | 361 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 9,850 | 912 | 4,076 | 354 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 9,768 | 825 | 4,065 | 347 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 9,686 | 738 | 4,054 | 339 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 9,567 | 737 | 3,943 | 330 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 9,447 | 736 | 3,832 | 320 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 9,353 | 788 | 3,756 | 308 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 9,259 | 840 | 3,680 | 296 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 9,029 | 798 | 3,606 | 294 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 8,799 | 755 | 3,532 | 291 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 8,514 | 747 | 3,420 | 286 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 8,229 | 738 | 3,307 | 281 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 7,928 | 688 | 3,219 | 275 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 7,627 | 638 | 3,131 | 268 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 7,539 | 654 | 3,064 | 263 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 7,450 | 670 | 2,997 | 258 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 7,238 | 615 | 2,946 | 252 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 7,025 | 560 | 2,894 | 246 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 7,145 | 577 | 2,942 | 244 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 7,265 | 593 | 2,990 | 241 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 7,459 | 656 | 3,043 | 239 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 7,653 | 718 | 3,095 | 236 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 7,555 | 729 | 3,032 | 231 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 7,457 | 739 | 2,968 | 225 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 7,345 | 734 | 2,934 | 218 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 7,233 | 728 | 2,900 | 211 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 7,195 | 706 | 2,899 | 206 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 7,156 | 683 | 2,898 | 201 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 7,106 | 678 | 2,888 | 199 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 7,056 | 672 | 2,878 | 196 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 6,982 | 703 | 2,851 | 194 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 6,907 | 733 | 2,824 | 192 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 6,830 | 721 | 2,804 | 190 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 6,752 | 709 | 2,784 | 188 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 6,706 | 690 | 2,823 | 187 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 6,642 | 676 | 2,778 | 188 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 6,659 | 663 | 2,793 | 184 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 6,686 | 660 | 2,809 | 183 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 6,604 | 619 | 3,054 | 180 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 6,516 | 571 | 2,730 | 175 |
Quality Earnings: BEI has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: BEI's current net profit margins (9.5%) are higher than last year (9.3%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: BEI's earnings have grown by 8.2% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: BEI's earnings growth over the past year (3%) is below its 5-year average (8.2% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: BEI earnings growth over the past year (3%) exceeded the Personal Products industry 2.7%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: BEI's Return on Equity (11.1%) is considered low.
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 | 2026/06/04 14:49 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/04 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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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
Beiersdorf Aktiengesellschaft is covered by 39 analysts. 19 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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| Gerhard Schwarz | Baader Helvea Equity Research |
| Pedro Gil Garcia Alejo | Banco Santander |
| Patrick Folan | Barclays |