freenet Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 2/6
freenet has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 14.1%, while the Wireless Telecom industry saw earnings declining at 12.3% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 0.7% per year. freenet's return on equity is 16.7%, and it has net margins of 9.9%.
Key information
14.06%
Earnings growth rate
15.20%
EPS growth rate
| Wireless Telecom Industry Growth | 13.03% |
| Revenue growth rate | -0.73% |
| Return on equity | 16.72% |
| Net Margin | 9.86% |
| Next Earnings Update | 12 Aug 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 26
FNTN: Future Returns Will Depend On Resilient Mobile And TV Execution
The analyst price target for freenet is updated to €27.76 from €28.92, reflecting recent Street research in which several firms have trimmed their targets and shifted to more neutral views as they reassess risks around mobile and TV trends. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on freenet points to a more mixed setup, with price targets clustered in the mid to high €20s and €30 range and ratings that range from Sell to Buy.Narrative Update • Jun 05
FNTN: Future Returns Will Rely On Dividend Payouts And Execution Versus Softer Street Assumptions
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on freenet, cutting the average fair value estimate by about €0.16 to €28.92. They cited slightly softer assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins, along with a higher discount rate, despite a modestly higher future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Apr 28
FNTN: Future Returns Will Depend On Dividend Payouts And Execution Versus Cautious Street Revisions
Analysts have slightly reduced their fair value estimate for freenet from €29.72 to €29.08. This adjustment reflects a series of recent price target cuts and more cautious expectations for margins, even though revenue and P/E assumptions have been updated.Narrative Update • Apr 12
FNTN: Future Returns Will Depend On Dividend Payouts And Execution Risks
Analysts have lowered the fair value estimate for freenet from €30.44 to €29.72, reflecting the recent mix of reduced price targets around €28.50 to €29 and more cautious ratings from several research houses. Analyst Commentary Recent research has turned more cautious on freenet, with rating cuts and price targets clustering around the high €20s.Narrative Update • Mar 29
FNTN: Future Returns Will Hinge On Rich Dividend Sustainability
Narrative update on freenet The analyst price target for freenet has eased by about €0.55, as analysts factor in recent downgrades to Hold and Sell alongside updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more cautious stance on freenet, with some price targets still above current trading levels while ratings have shifted toward Hold and Sell.Narrative Update • Mar 13
FNTN: Future Returns Will Reflect Rich Dividend And Execution Risk Repricing
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for freenet by about €0.27 to €30.98. This reflects a mix of recent downgrades from DZ Bank and UBS, alongside updated views on growth, margins and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Feb 26
FNTN: Future Returns Will Reflect Higher Fair Value Despite Margin Concerns
Narrative Update on Freenet Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for freenet slightly higher to about €31.25. They cite a mix of updated revenue growth expectations, a modestly lower profit margin outlook, and a slightly adjusted future P/E assumption that aligns with recent changes in published price targets, including moves around €28.50 and incremental €0.70 revisions.
New Narrative • Feb 12
AI First Telco Investments And ARPU Pressure Will Limit Long Term Upside
Catalysts About freenet freenet operates a German telecom and TV platform business with mobile brands and the waipu.tv IPTV service. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Feb 11
FNTN: Future Share Performance Will Reflect Slightly Higher P/E And Discount Rate Assumptions
Analysts have nudged their price target on freenet up by €0.70, reflecting updated assumptions on discount rates and future P/E multiples, supported by recent Street research that reiterates a slightly higher valuation range. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a slightly higher valuation range for freenet, reflected in a €0.70 increase in the price target.Narrative Update • Jan 27
FNTN: Future Share Performance Will Reflect Fine Tuned Earnings Multiple Assumptions
Analysts have lowered their fair value estimate for freenet from €31.55 to about €31.06. The revision reflects updated assumptions that weigh a modestly lower future P/E multiple against slightly adjusted expectations for revenue growth and profit margins.Narrative Update • Jan 12
FNTN: Future Share Performance Will Reflect Stable Cash And Measured Assumptions Adjustments
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for freenet to €31.55 from €31.77, citing updated assumptions that combine modestly higher revenue growth with a very small adjustment to profit margin and future P/E expectations. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Trimmed slightly from €31.77 to €31.55, reflecting a very small downward adjustment in the model output.Narrative Update • Dec 14
FNTN: Future Share Performance Will Benefit From Stable Cash Generation
Analysts have trimmed their price target on freenet slightly, to EUR 38 from EUR 39, reflecting modestly higher revenue growth expectations but slightly lower profit margin forecasts and a small downward revision in estimated fair value. Analyst Commentary Analysts see the slight reduction in the price target as a fine tuning of their valuation model rather than a fundamental shift in their view of freenet's long term prospects, balancing improved top line expectations with more cautious assumptions on profitability.Narrative Update • Nov 30
FNTN: Share Performance Will Benefit From Stable Revenues And Improved Margins
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for freenet from €39 to €38, citing updated forecasts for key valuation metrics while maintaining a positive outlook on the company's shares. Analyst Commentary Analysts have updated their views on freenet, reflecting both optimism about the company’s outlook and some caution regarding potential challenges to its valuation and growth trajectory.Narrative Update • Nov 15
FNTN: Market Confidence Will Continue Supporting Share Performance Amid Mild Near-Term Adjustments
Freenet's analyst price target saw a slight decrease, dropping from approximately €32.03 to €31.85. Analysts cite minor adjustments in growth and discount rate assumptions following recent updates from major research firms.Analysis Article • Nov 04
Is freenet (ETR:FNTN) Using Too Much Debt?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Narrative Update • Oct 31
FNTN: Core Business Stability And Share Buyback Will Drive Medium-Term Value
Narrative Update on Analyst Price Target for Freenet The consensus analyst price target for Freenet has seen a modest adjustment as analysts updated their valuations in light of fresh research. Deutsche Bank lowered its target to EUR 38, while Barclays raised theirs to EUR 34.Narrative Update • Oct 17
AI And Digital Diversification Will Unlock Future Value
Analysts have adjusted Freenet's price target slightly downward, reflecting updated revenue growth estimates and nuanced outlooks from recent research. The new targets now range from €34 to €38.Analysis Article • Oct 08
Improved Earnings Required Before freenet AG (ETR:FNTN) Shares Find Their Feet
When close to half the companies in Germany have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 19x, you may consider...Narrative Update • Oct 03
AI And Digital Diversification Will Unlock Future Value
Freenet's analyst price target was adjusted slightly downward to €32.03 from €32.94, reflecting more modest revenue growth expectations. Analysts continue to highlight ongoing profitability strength.Analysis Article • Jul 14
freenet (ETR:FNTN) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Apr 25
Insufficient Growth At freenet AG (ETR:FNTN) Hampers Share Price
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 14.3x freenet AG ( ETR:FNTN ) may be sending bullish signals at the...Analysis Article • Apr 02
Is freenet AG (ETR:FNTN) Trading At A 50% Discount?
Key Insights The projected fair value for freenet is €70.97 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity freenet's €35.74...Analysis Article • Mar 10
We Think freenet (ETR:FNTN) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Jan 05
freenet AG (ETR:FNTN) Looks Inexpensive But Perhaps Not Attractive Enough
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 12.1x freenet AG ( ETR:FNTN ) may be sending bullish signals at the...
New Narrative • Dec 23
Partnerships With Telefónica And Disney+ Propel 5G And IPTV Growth, Boosting Future Earnings
New MNO contracts and 5G capabilities drive growth, promising increased future revenue streams in the mobile segment.Analysis Article • Dec 15
Investors Will Want freenet's (ETR:FNTN) Growth In ROCE To Persist
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...Analysis Article • Oct 06
Investors Aren't Buying freenet AG's (ETR:FNTN) Earnings
When close to half the companies in Germany have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 17x, you may consider...Analysis Article • Aug 28
There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For freenet's (ETR:FNTN) Returns On Capital
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Typically, we'll want to notice a...Analysis Article • Aug 10
Earnings Miss: freenet AG Missed EPS By 31% And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts
freenet AG ( ETR:FNTN ) missed earnings with its latest second-quarter results, disappointing overly-optimistic...Analysis Article • Aug 09
Is freenet (ETR:FNTN) 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...Analysis Article • May 23
There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For freenet's (ETR:FNTN) Returns On Capital
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Amongst other things, we'll want...Analysis Article • May 01
freenet AG's (ETR:FNTN) P/E Is On The Mark
When close to half the companies in Germany have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 17x, you may consider...Analysis Article • Apr 03
Statutory Profit Doesn't Reflect How Good freenet's (ETR:FNTN) Earnings Are
Even though freenet AG's ( ETR:FNTN ) recent earnings release was robust, the market didn't seem to notice. We think...Analysis Article • Mar 14
freenet (ETR:FNTN) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Dec 26
Slowing Rates Of Return At freenet (ETR:FNTN) Leave Little Room For Excitement
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Analysis Article • Dec 03
Is freenet AG (ETR:FNTN) Trading At A 43% Discount?
Key Insights freenet's estimated fair value is €45.60 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity freenet's €26.20 share...Analysis Article • Sep 26
Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At freenet (ETR:FNTN)
If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Firstly, we'll...Analysis Article • Aug 31
Here's Why freenet (ETR:FNTN) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Jul 12
Are Investors Undervaluing freenet AG (ETR:FNTN) By 50%?
Key Insights freenet's estimated fair value is €45.24 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price of...Analysis Article • Jun 24
Capital Allocation Trends At freenet (ETR:FNTN) Aren't Ideal
What financial metrics can indicate to us that a company is maturing or even in decline? A business that's potentially...Analysis Article • Apr 05
freenet's (ETR:FNTN) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
The board of freenet AG ( ETR:FNTN ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of €1.68 on the 23rd of May, an...Analysis Article • Apr 02
What Is freenet AG's (ETR:FNTN) Share Price Doing?
freenet AG ( ETR:FNTN ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a decent share price growth in the teens...Analysis Article • Mar 14
Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At freenet (ETR:FNTN)
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Amongst other things, we'll want...Analysis Article • Feb 26
freenet (ETR:FNTN) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At €1.68
The board of freenet AG ( ETR:FNTN ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend by 7.0% on the 23rd of May...Analysis Article • Jan 18
These 4 Measures Indicate That freenet (ETR:FNTN) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Oct 30
Returns At freenet (ETR:FNTN) Are On The Way Up
To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Firstly, we'd want to...Analysis Article • Sep 01
Here's Why freenet (ETR:FNTN) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
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 freenet 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 Mar 26 | 2,624 | 259 | 133 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 2,466 | 269 | 133 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 2,509 | 265 | 115 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 2,514 | 260 | 115 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 2,513 | 272 | 115 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 2,502 | 301 | 115 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 2,467 | 293 | 115 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 2,452 | 284 | 115 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 2,366 | 235 | 115 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 2,410 | 166 | 115 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 2,458 | 112 | 98 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 2,505 | 70 | 98 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 2,604 | 75 | 98 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 2,582 | 79 | 98 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 2,589 | 125 | 85 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 2,578 | 163 | 85 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 2,577 | 170 | 85 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 2,579 | 198 | 85 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 2,575 | 192 | 92 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 2,568 | 186 | 92 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 2,570 | 198 | 92 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 2,598 | 195 | 92 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 2,729 | 158 | 120 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 2,836 | 163 | 120 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 2,912 | 166 | 120 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 2,953 | 178 | 120 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 2,943 | 243 | 117 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 2,918 | 226 | 117 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 2,916 | 233 | 117 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 2,916 | 223 | 117 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 3,072 | 186 | 168 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 3,234 | 303 | 168 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 3,377 | 291 | 168 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 3,526 | 287 | 168 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 3,534 | 319 | 158 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 3,522 | 219 | 158 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 3,491 | 222 | 158 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 3,400 | 228 | 158 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 3,266 | 215 | 130 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 3,186 | 217 | 130 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 3,130 | 217 | 130 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 3,129 | 221 | 130 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 3,137 | 240 | 129 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: FNTN has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: FNTN's current net profit margins (9.9%) are lower than last year (10.8%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: FNTN's earnings have grown by 14.1% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: FNTN's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: FNTN had negative earnings growth (-4.8%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Wireless Telecom industry average (86.5%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: FNTN's Return on Equity (16.7%) 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 | 2026/07/06 18:14 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/06 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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Analyst Sources
freenet AG is covered by 23 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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| Mathieu Robilliard | Barclays |
| Usman Ghazi | Berenberg |
| Shekhan Ali | Berenberg |