The Consensus EPS Estimates For Cliq Digital AG (ETR:CLIQ) Just Fell Dramatically

One thing we could say about the analysts on Cliq Digital AG (ETR:CLIQ) - they aren't optimistic, having just made a major negative revision to their near-term (statutory) forecasts for the organization. Revenue and earnings per share (EPS) forecasts were both revised downwards, with analysts seeing grey clouds on the horizon.

Following the downgrade, the consensus from twin analysts covering Cliq Digital is for revenues of €233m in 2025, implying an uncomfortable 17% decline in sales compared to the last 12 months. Statutory earnings per share are anticipated to plummet 21% to €1.12 in the same period. Previously, the analysts had been modelling revenues of €280m and earnings per share (EPS) of €1.78 in 2025. Indeed, we can see that the analysts are a lot more bearish about Cliq Digital's prospects, administering a measurable cut to revenue estimates and slashing their EPS estimates to boot.

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It'll come as no surprise then, to learn that the analysts have cut their price target 8.3% to €16.50.

One way to get more context on these forecasts is to look at how they compare to both past performance, and how other companies in the same industry are performing. We would highlight that sales are expected to reverse, with a forecast 14% annualised revenue decline to the end of 2025. That is a notable change from historical growth of 32% over the last five years. Compare this with our data, which suggests that other companies in the same industry are, in aggregate, expected to see their revenue grow 11% per year. It's pretty clear that Cliq Digital's revenues are expected to perform substantially worse than the wider industry.

The Bottom Line

The biggest issue in the new estimates is that analysts have reduced their earnings per share estimates, suggesting business headwinds lay ahead for Cliq Digital. Unfortunately analysts also downgraded their revenue estimates, and industry data suggests that Cliq Digital's revenues are expected to grow slower than the wider market. After such a stark change in sentiment from analysts, we'd understand if readers now felt a bit wary of Cliq Digital.

With that said, the long-term trajectory of the company's earnings is a lot more important than next year. At least one analyst has provided forecasts out to 2027, which can be seen for free on our platform here.

Of course, seeing company management invest large sums of money in a stock can be just as useful as knowing whether analysts are downgrading their estimates. So you may also wish to search this free list of stocks with high insider ownership.

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