Springer Nature AG & Co. KGaA

XTRA:SPG Stock Report

Market Cap: €4.0b

Springer Nature KGaA Future Growth

Future criteria checks 1/6

Springer Nature KGaA is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 2.2% and 4.2% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 1.9% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 15.9% in 3 years.

Key information

2.2%

Earnings growth rate

1.95%

EPS growth rate

Media earnings growth25.9%
Revenue growth rate4.2%
Future return on equity15.85%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated06 Aug 2026

Recent future growth updates

Analysis Article Aug 07

Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Springer Nature AG & Co. KGaA (ETR:SPG) After Its Interim Results

It's been a good week for Springer Nature AG & Co. KGaA ( ETR:SPG ) shareholders, because the company has just released...
Analysis Article Aug 16

Springer Nature AG & Co. KGaA (ETR:SPG) Second-Quarter Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year

XTRA:SPG 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Springer Nature KGaA's Fair Values from the Community and select...

Recent updates

Analysis Article Aug 07

Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Springer Nature AG & Co. KGaA (ETR:SPG) After Its Interim Results

It's been a good week for Springer Nature AG & Co. KGaA ( ETR:SPG ) shareholders, because the company has just released...
Narrative Update Aug 06

SPG: ARC3 Licensing And AI Content Access Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Springer Nature KGaA from €31.00 to €32.40. This aligns with a higher Street price target of €26.90 and updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples.
Narrative Update Jul 10

SPG: Street Research Range Will Shape Future Market Expectations

Springer Nature KGaA's analyst price target has been updated from €22.00 to €20.00, while some analysts highlight a higher Street target of €26.90 and point to supporting research as a key factor in their revised views. What's in the News The analyst price target for Springer Nature KGaA has been adjusted to €20.00, with some analysts also referencing a higher Street target of €26.90 based on their research.
Narrative Update Jun 26

SPG: Raised Price View And CFO Transition Will Support Future Upside

Analysts report a modest adjustment to the Springer Nature KGaA target, with the updated fair value moving from about €28.33 to roughly €26.36, as they factor in revised discount rate, growth, margin, and future P/E assumptions, and weigh mixed changes in recent price targets around €26.90 and slightly lower levels. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Springer Nature KGaA shows a mix of optimism and caution, with price targets clustering around the mid €20s and differing views on how execution and growth potential line up with that valuation range.
New Narrative Apr 22

Open Access Leadership And AI Integration Will Support Powerful Long Term Tailwinds

Catalysts About Springer Nature KGaA Springer Nature KGaA is a global research, education and healthcare publisher focused on journals, books and services that support the academic and professional communities. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
New Narrative Apr 07

AI Spending And Open Access Pressures Will Threaten Margins Yet Underpin Long Term Resilience

Catalysts About Springer Nature KGaA Springer Nature KGaA is a global research, education and healthcare publisher focused on journals, books and services that distribute trusted scientific and academic content. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
Analysis Article Mar 25

We Think Springer Nature KGaA's (ETR:SPG) Profit Is Only A Baseline For What They Can Achieve

Springer Nature AG & Co. KGaA ( ETR:SPG ) just reported some strong earnings, and the market reacted accordingly with a...
Analysis Article Feb 03

We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Springer Nature KGaA (ETR:SPG)

There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Firstly, we'd want to identify a...
Analysis Article Nov 12

We Think Springer Nature KGaA (ETR:SPG) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' It's only natural to consider a company's...
Analysis Article Aug 16

Springer Nature AG & Co. KGaA (ETR:SPG) Second-Quarter Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year

XTRA:SPG 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Springer Nature KGaA's Fair Values from the Community and select...
Analysis Article May 27

Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Springer Nature AG & Co. KGaA's (ETR:SPG) 28% Share Price Surge

Springer Nature AG & Co. KGaA ( ETR:SPG ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced 28...
Analysis Article Apr 06

Springer Nature AG & Co. KGaA's (ETR:SPG) Share Price Is Still Matching Investor Opinion Despite 26% Slump

Unfortunately for some shareholders, the Springer Nature AG & Co. KGaA ( ETR:SPG ) share price has dived 26% in the...

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

XTRA:SPG - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (EUR Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20282,1693274206687
12/31/20272,0743023936327
12/31/20261,9832703595906
6/30/20261,955328444581N/A
3/31/20261,941342423565N/A
12/31/20251,926356403549N/A
9/30/20251,901260410565N/A
6/30/20251,877165417580N/A
3/31/20251,862116394556N/A
12/31/20241,84768370531N/A
12/31/20231,85316326492N/A
12/31/20221,822201352505N/A
12/31/20211,701-10451611N/A
12/31/20201,62727407570N/A
12/31/20171,637-68N/A445N/A
12/31/20161,630-122N/A402N/A
12/31/20151,482-142N/A342N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: SPG's forecast earnings growth (2.2% per year) is above the savings rate (2.1%).

Earnings vs Market: SPG's earnings (2.2% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the German market (15.3% per year).

High Growth Earnings: SPG's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: SPG's revenue (4.2% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the German market (6.8% per year).

High Growth Revenue: SPG's revenue (4.2% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.


Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts


Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: SPG's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (15.9%).


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/08/16 02:19
End of Day Share Price 2026/08/14 00:00
Earnings2026/06/30
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
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  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Springer Nature AG & Co. KGaA is covered by 11 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Nicholas Michael DempseyBarclays
William PackerBNP Paribas
Sami KassabBNP Paribas