Bayer Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 0/6
Bayer has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 1%, while the Pharmaceuticals industry saw earnings growing at 8.8% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 0.9% per year.
Key information
0.96%
Earnings growth rate
0.96%
EPS growth rate
| Pharmaceuticals Industry Growth | 7.33% |
| Revenue growth rate | 0.87% |
| Return on equity | -7.36% |
| Net Margin | -4.77% |
| Next Earnings Update | 04 Aug 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 06
BAYN: Litigation Resolution And Key Drug Approvals Will Drive Future Re Rating
Narrative Update on Bayer Analysts have lifted Bayer's blended price target to €40, with many highlighting higher published targets from firms such as DZ Bank, Deutsche Bank, Jefferies and UBS. They are still pointing to litigation outcomes and the asundexian data readout as key swing factors.Narrative Update • May 22
BAYN: Easing Litigation Risks Will Support Re Rating And Future Upside Potential
Analysts have maintained the fair value estimate for Bayer at €60.00 and raised price targets in recent research, citing a series of upgrades, slightly higher assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins, as well as a modestly lower future P/E multiple following a broad reassessment of sector risks and company-specific legal developments. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a clear shift toward more constructive views on Bayer, with several bullish analysts updating ratings and valuation frameworks in response to company specific developments and sector wide reassessments.
Narrative Update • May 05
BAYN: Future Litigation And Settlement Uncertainty Will Constrain Share Upside Potential
Analysts have nudged the fair value estimate for Bayer higher to about €31.26 from €30.41, citing a series of recent upgrades and higher price targets that reflect updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Bayer has been mixed, with several firms updating ratings and price targets over the past few months.Narrative Update • Apr 21
BAYN: Future Litigation Settlement Payouts Will Pressure Upside Potential
Analysts have lifted the Bayer fair value estimate from €23.00 to about €30.41, citing a series of recent price target increases and upgrades that reflect updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Bayer shows a split in sentiment, with some firms becoming more constructive while others highlight ongoing risks to the investment case.Narrative Update • Apr 06
BAYN: Roundup Settlement Progress Will Reduce Litigation Overhang And Support Future Upside
Analysts maintain a fair value estimate for Bayer at €60.00. Recent adjustments to revenue growth, margin, and P/E assumptions come alongside mixed research actions, including several upgrades that point to potential resolution of litigation overhangs and margin upside, offset by at least one downgrade with a lower price target.Narrative Update • Mar 23
BAYN: Roundup Settlement Advances Will Support Future Upside In Core Earnings
Analysts have modestly adjusted Bayer's price targets to a range of €50 to €55, reflecting mixed views that balance recent upgrades tied to share price weakness, litigation progress and margin potential with at least one more cautious stance. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a cluster of more optimistic views on Bayer, with several bullish analysts raising ratings or price targets as they reassess litigation risk, product potential and profitability in key segments.Narrative Update • Mar 09
BAYN: Roundup Settlement Progress Will Support Future Upside In Core Earnings
Analysts have revised their view on Bayer with a reduced implied P/E and updated margin expectations, while recent Street research shows a split between a Sell call at €42 and an Overweight stance at €45 that hinges on litigation resolution and potential upside in pharmaceuticals and Crop Science. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Bayer highlights a clear divide between cautious and optimistic views, with valuation closely linked to how investors think litigation, pharmaceutical assets and Crop Science margins will play out.Narrative Update • Feb 23
BAYN: Roundup Settlement Progress Will Unlock Future Equity Upside
The analyst fair value estimate for Bayer has been adjusted to €60 from €55. This reflects updated assumptions on revenue growth and future P/E, alongside mixed Street views, including a downgrade citing valuation risks and an upgrade pointing to potential progress on litigation and margins.Narrative Update • Feb 09
BAYN: Litigation Overhang Resolution Will Unlock Future Equity Upside
Analysts have nudged their Bayer price targets higher, with recent moves such as Barclays shifting to an Overweight rating with a €45 target and Berenberg raising its target to €30.40. They cite potential resolution of litigation issues, along with possible upside in Kerendia and Crop Science margins, as key supports for their updated views.Analysis Article • Jan 27
The Market Lifts Bayer Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:BAYN) Shares 29% But It Can Do More
Despite an already strong run, Bayer Aktiengesellschaft ( ETR:BAYN ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 29...Narrative Update • Jan 25
BAYN: Litigation Resolution And Crop Science Margins Will Unlock Future Upside
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Bayer from €47.98 to €55.00, citing the potential resolution of litigation issues, improved expectations for Kerendia, and margin opportunities in the Crop Science business as key supports for the higher target. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research points to a more constructive tone around Bayer, with several bullish analysts adjusting their views in ways that support the higher fair value estimate.
Narrative Update • Jan 09
BAYN: Litigation Overhang Will Drive Future Rerating Risk For Shares
Narrative Update Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Bayer from €33.42 to €34.97, citing updated assumptions for modestly higher revenue growth, slightly stronger profit margins, a higher future P/E, and growing confidence that litigation issues, Kerendia expectations, and Crop Science margins could be better than previously modeled. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Bayer has focused on how quickly the litigation overhang could be addressed, the role of Kerendia in the pharma portfolio, and the strength of margins in Crop Science.Narrative Update • Dec 26
BAYN Will Rely On Pipeline And Cost Cuts To Unlock Upside Potential
Analysts have raised their price target on Bayer to approximately EUR 48 from around EUR 37. They cite expectations for slightly faster revenue growth, improved profit margins, a modestly lower discount rate and a higher future earnings multiple that together support a higher fair value.Narrative Update • Dec 11
BAYN: Future Litigation Outcomes And Potential Ag Spin-Out Will Shape Shares
Analysts have nudged their Bayer price target higher to about EUR 30 from the mid‑20s, citing slightly faster expected revenue growth, modestly stronger profit margins, and a richer future P/E multiple. Together, these factors lift estimated fair value to roughly EUR 33 per share.Analysis Article • Dec 03
Further Upside For Bayer Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:BAYN) Shares Could Introduce Price Risks After 27% Bounce
Bayer Aktiengesellschaft ( ETR:BAYN ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 27% share price jump in the...Narrative Update • Nov 27
BAYN: Future Litigation Decisions And Agriculture Spin-Out Will Guide Shares
Bayer's analyst price target increased from EUR 28.71 to EUR 29.57, as analysts cite improved forecasts for revenue growth and a recent uptick in target valuations across the sector. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts have raised Bayer's price targets in response to improved revenue forecasts.Analysis Article • Nov 14
Bayer Aktiengesellschaft (ETR:BAYN) Just Reported Third-Quarter Earnings: Have Analysts Changed Their Mind On The Stock?
It's been a pretty great week for Bayer Aktiengesellschaft ( ETR:BAYN ) shareholders, with its shares surging 13% to...Narrative Update • Nov 13
BAYN: Future Legal Outcomes And Sector Dynamics Will Determine Momentum
Analysts have raised Bayer's price target slightly from $28.53 to $28.71, reflecting steady profit margin improvements and updated industry positioning. This adjustment comes particularly in light of ongoing strategic shifts among major agribusiness peers.Analysis Article • Jul 13
Is Bayer (ETR:BAYN) A Risky Investment?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Bayer 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 |
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| 31 Mar 26 | 45,242 | -2,156 | 16,012 | 5,611 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 45,575 | -3,620 | 16,023 | 5,650 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 45,866 | -198 | 15,818 | 5,854 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 46,174 | -3,418 | 16,689 | 6,088 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 46,579 | -3,253 | 16,643 | 6,006 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 46,606 | -2,552 | 16,764 | 5,974 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 46,739 | -880 | 16,264 | 5,553 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 47,113 | -1,266 | 15,984 | 5,277 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 47,013 | -3,119 | 15,778 | 5,225 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 47,637 | -2,941 | 16,002 | 5,370 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 47,775 | -3,667 | 14,881 | 5,511 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 48,714 | 1,448 | 15,565 | 6,175 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 50,489 | 3,037 | 16,143 | 6,285 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 50,739 | 4,150 | 16,036 | 6,168 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 49,857 | 4,700 | 15,993 | 5,884 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 48,357 | 4,239 | 15,413 | 5,681 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 46,392 | 2,202 | 14,936 | 5,582 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 44,081 | 1,000 | 14,531 | 5,326 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 42,958 | 222 | 12,479 | 3,449 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 41,683 | -7,565 | 13,772 | 5,010 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 40,883 | -14,849 | 13,524 | 4,780 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 41,400 | -15,569 | 13,886 | 4,884 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 42,155 | -15,995 | 15,174 | 7,215 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 43,479 | -7,303 | 13,820 | 5,100 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 44,138 | 2,631 | 14,594 | 5,267 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 43,545 | 2,391 | 14,801 | 5,282 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 43,150 | -1,530 | 15,360 | 5,196 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 42,581 | 287 | 15,241 | 5,082 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 39,856 | 557 | 14,366 | 4,978 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 36,742 | 1,374 | 13,238 | 4,701 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 34,983 | 6,027 | 13,276 | 4,525 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 33,747 | 3,237 | 12,480 | 4,434 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 34,473 | 3,486 | 12,579 | 4,254 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 35,015 | 3,249 | 12,689 | 4,272 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 35,242 | 3,087 | 12,878 | 4,381 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 35,475 | 3,924 | 12,949 | 4,347 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 32,769 | 3,991 | 12,448 | 4,305 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 34,943 | 3,743 | 12,686 | 4,321 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 37,405 | 3,837 | 12,959 | 4,299 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 40,151 | 3,971 | 13,327 | 4,291 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 46,146 | 4,210 | 14,110 | 4,339 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 46,085 | 4,025 | 14,250 | 4,207 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 45,592 | 3,616 | 14,145 | 4,020 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 44,555 | 3,429 | 13,796 | 3,852 |
Quality Earnings: BAYN is currently unprofitable.
Growing Profit Margin: BAYN is currently unprofitable.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: BAYN is unprofitable, but has reduced losses over the past 5 years at a rate of 1% per year.
Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare BAYN's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable
Earnings vs Industry: BAYN is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Pharmaceuticals industry (15.3%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: BAYN has a negative Return on Equity (-7.36%), as it is currently unprofitable.
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 | 2026/06/10 07:48 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/10 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| 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
Bayer Aktiengesellschaft is covered by 41 analysts. 18 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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| Rafael Bonardell Trianes | Banco de Sabadell. S.A. |
| Mark Purcell | Barclays |
| Charles Pitman | Barclays |