IONOS Group Future Growth
Future criteria checks 3/6
IONOS Group is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 13.9% and 6.9% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 16.6% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 31% in 3 years.
Key information
13.9%
Earnings growth rate
16.60%
EPS growth rate
| IT earnings growth | 13.6% |
| Revenue growth rate | 6.9% |
| Future return on equity | 30.98% |
| Analyst coverage | Good |
| Last updated | 01 Jun 2026 |
Recent future growth updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 01
IOS: AI Adoption And Strong Margins Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have reduced their price target on IONOS Group from €44.40 to €40.00. This change reflects updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations.
Narrative Update • May 03
IOS: Revised Margins And P/E Will Shape Measured Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on IONOS Group from €29.00 to €27.00, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate and future P/E that slightly reduce their view of upside from here. Valuation Changes Fair Value: trimmed from €29.0 to €27.0, representing a modest reduction in the modelled upside.Narrative Update • Apr 19
IOS: Lower Discount Rate And Strong Margins Will Support Upside Potential
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for IONOS Group to €44.40 from €44.55, reflecting updated views on growth, profitability and the P/E multiple used in their models. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Updated slightly lower to €44.40 from €44.55.
Narrative Update • Apr 05
IOS: Updated Growth Outlook And Steady Margins Will Support Strong Returns
Analysts have trimmed their price target for IONOS Group by about €1 per share, reflecting updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth expectations, profit margins and future P/E multiples. Valuation Changes Fair Value was updated from €34.63 to €33.65, implying a small downward adjustment in the central valuation estimate.Narrative Update • Mar 21
IOS: Higher Margins And Share Buybacks Will Support Stronger Outlook
Analysts now see fair value for IONOS Group at about €44.55, slightly below the prior €45.50. This reflects updated views on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Mar 07
IOS: Medium Term Guidance And Steady Margins Will Support Strong Returns
Analysts have modestly lifted their price target for IONOS Group to €34.63, citing a slightly higher discount rate and updated long term assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E as the main drivers of the change. What's in the News IONOS Group SE issued earnings guidance for fiscal 2026, giving investors a clearer view of management expectations for the next financial year.Narrative Update • Feb 21
IOS: Medium Term Guidance And Rising Profitability Will Drive Strong Returns
Analysts have trimmed their price target for IONOS Group from €36.26 to €34.63, citing updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth expectations, and future P/E, which modestly lower their assessed fair value. What's in the News IONOS Group SE issued earnings guidance for fiscal 2026, giving investors a clearer view of management's medium term goals for the business.Analysis Article • Feb 08
Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For IONOS Group (ETR:IOS)
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Firstly...Narrative Update • Feb 06
IOS: Higher Margins And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for IONOS Group from €32.00 to €29.00. They now apply a slightly higher discount rate, expect more muted revenue trends, factor in stronger profit margins, and use a lower future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Jan 23
IOS: Rising Profit Margins And Buybacks Will Drive Strong Future Returns
Analysts have trimmed their price target for IONOS Group from €38.00 to about €36.26, reflecting updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News IONOS Group issued earnings guidance for fiscal 2026, indicating expected currency adjusted revenue growth of about 7% and about 8% excluding intercompany revenues, driven by both Web Presence & Productivity and Cloud Solutions, along with an expected increase in profitability (Corporate guidance).Analysis Article • Jan 17
Is There An Opportunity With IONOS Group SE's (ETR:IOS) 44% Undervaluation?
Key Insights IONOS Group's estimated fair value is €49.15 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity IONOS Group is...Narrative Update • Jan 08
IOS: Rising Profit Margins And Buybacks Will Support Strong Future Returns
Analysts have trimmed their price target on IONOS Group slightly, from €38.50 to €38.00. This reflects updated assumptions for slower revenue growth, a mildly higher discount rate, a small uplift in projected profit margin, and a marginally lower future P/E.Narrative Update • Dec 24
IOS: Share Buybacks And New CFO Will Support Stronger Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their price target on IONOS Group from €47.00 to €45.50. This reflects a modestly higher discount rate, even as they acknowledge slightly stronger expectations for revenue growth and profitability.Narrative Update • Dec 10
IOS: Rising Profit Margins And Buybacks Will Drive Strong Future Returns
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target on IONOS Group to approximately €38.50 from about €39.30, reflecting tempered revenue growth assumptions, marginally improved profit margin expectations, and a modestly higher discount rate. What's in the News IONOS Group confirmed new guidance for 2025, targeting approximately 8% revenue growth compared with 2024 revenue of €1,248.1 million (company guidance).Analysis Article • Dec 08
Why We're Not Concerned About IONOS Group SE's (ETR:IOS) Share Price
With a median price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of close to 18x in Germany, you could be forgiven for feeling...Narrative Update • Nov 26
IOS: Rising Net Profit Margins Will Support Positive Returns As Revenue Slows
Analysts have revised their price target for IONOS Group downward from €40.86 to €39.30. This change reflects updated expectations for slower revenue growth, even as profit margins have improved and a slightly lower discount rate is now applied.Analysis Article • Nov 20
What You Need To Know About The IONOS Group SE (ETR:IOS) Analyst Downgrade Today
The analysts covering IONOS Group SE ( ETR:IOS ) delivered a dose of negativity to shareholders today, by making a...Narrative Update • Nov 11
IOS: Improved Margins Will Drive Future Upside Despite Slower Expansion
Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for IONOS Group from €41.66 to €40.86, citing expectations of more moderate revenue growth. This is partially offset by improved profit margins.Analysis Article • Nov 09
IONOS Group (ETR:IOS) Is Very Good At Capital Allocation
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...Narrative Update • Oct 22
Analysts Trim IONOS Group Price Target as Growth Forecasts Ease and Buybacks Progress
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for IONOS Group from €42.30 to €41.66, reflecting updated assumptions about growth rates and discount rates. What's in the News Between April 1, 2025 and June 30, 2025, IONOS Group repurchased 173,756 shares, amounting to 0.13% of its share capital, for a total of €5.13 million (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Oct 22
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine IONOS Group SE (ETR:IOS)?
IONOS Group SE ( ETR:IOS ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw significant share price movement during recent...Analysis Article • Oct 02
Is IONOS Group (ETR:IOS) A Risky Investment?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Sep 14
IONOS Group SE (ETR:IOS) Shares Could Be 26% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights IONOS Group's estimated fair value is €52.62 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity IONOS Group's...Narrative Update • Sep 05
European Cloud And AI Advancements Will Unlock New Opportunities
With no changes in key valuation metrics such as the discount rate (7.02%) or future P/E (20.14x), the consensus analyst price target for IONOS Group remains steady at €42.30. What's in the News IONOS Group SE has been dropped from the Germany Small DAX (Total Return) Index (SDAX).Analysis Article • Aug 01
Investors Should Be Encouraged By IONOS Group's (ETR:IOS) Returns On Capital
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Firstly...Analysis Article • Jul 11
What Does IONOS Group SE's (ETR:IOS) Share Price Indicate?
IONOS Group SE ( ETR:IOS ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial...Analysis Article • Jun 20
IONOS Group (ETR:IOS) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
New Narrative • Dec 26
German Government Cloud Partnerships And AI Integration Will Drive Growth And Strengthen Market Position
Expansion in Cloud Solutions, including high-profile clients, is set to drive revenue growth and strengthen market position.Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2028 | 1,638 | 356 | 420 | 493 | 8 |
| 12/31/2027 | 1,522 | 313 | 380 | 438 | 9 |
| 12/31/2026 | 1,406 | 266 | 351 | 383 | 7 |
| 3/31/2026 | 1,336 | 223 | 347 | 414 | N/A |
| 12/31/2025 | 1,317 | 202 | 327 | 392 | N/A |
| 9/30/2025 | 1,617 | 223 | 334 | 395 | N/A |
| 6/30/2025 | 1,275 | 155 | 327 | 395 | N/A |
| 3/31/2025 | 1,205 | 130 | 303 | 379 | N/A |
| 12/31/2024 | 1,248 | 130 | 310 | 387 | N/A |
| 9/30/2024 | 1,288 | 118 | 278 | 365 | N/A |
| 6/30/2024 | 1,467 | 139 | 292 | 375 | N/A |
| 3/31/2024 | 1,443 | 153 | 266 | 348 | N/A |
| 12/31/2023 | 1,424 | 174 | 233 | 314 | N/A |
| 9/30/2023 | 1,398 | 147 | 220 | 291 | N/A |
| 6/30/2023 | 1,372 | 130 | 184 | 264 | N/A |
| 3/31/2023 | 1,335 | 107 | 195 | 286 | N/A |
| 12/31/2022 | 1,293 | 74 | 178 | 275 | N/A |
| 9/30/2022 | 1,254 | 82 | 167 | 270 | N/A |
| 12/31/2021 | 1,103 | 61 | 108 | 201 | N/A |
| 12/31/2020 | 988 | 76 | 100 | 167 | N/A |
| 12/31/2019 | 924 | 54 | N/A | 167 | N/A |
| 12/31/2018 | 877 | 47 | N/A | 105 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: IOS's forecast earnings growth (13.9% per year) is above the savings rate (1.9%).
Earnings vs Market: IOS's earnings (13.9% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the German market (17.4% per year).
High Growth Earnings: IOS's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.
Revenue vs Market: IOS's revenue (6.9% per year) is forecast to grow faster than the German market (6.7% per year).
High Growth Revenue: IOS's revenue (6.9% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: IOS's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time (31%)
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/04 01:57 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/04 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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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
IONOS Group SE is covered by 16 analysts. 9 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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| Emily Johnson | Barclays |
| Sarah Roberts | Barclays |
| Andrew Ross | Barclays |