Sodexo Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 2/6
Sodexo has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 28.2%, while the Hospitality industry saw earnings growing at 38.1% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 7.4% per year. Sodexo's return on equity is 12.6%, and it has net margins of 1.9%.
Key information
28.18%
Earnings growth rate
28.21%
EPS growth rate
| Hospitality Industry Growth | 10.86% |
| Revenue growth rate | 7.43% |
| Return on equity | 12.58% |
| Net Margin | 1.90% |
| Next Earnings Update | 23 Oct 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Sep 03
SW: Higher P E Assumptions Will Test Execution On Large New Contracts
Analysts have raised the Sodexo fair value estimate from €48.76 to €52.66, reflecting updated price targets and views that recent research supports modestly higher revenue assumptions and a somewhat richer future P/E of around 18x. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Sodexo points to a mixed but generally constructive tone on valuation and execution.
Narrative Update • Aug 14
SW: Transformation Execution Risks Will Likely Limit Benefits Of Recent Contract Wins
Sodexo's analyst fair value estimate has moved from €40.00 to €41.00, with analysts pointing to a series of higher Street price targets and expectations for the company’s multi year transformation as key support for the change. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Sodexo shows a wide spread of views on the stock, with several firms adjusting price targets and ratings as they reassess the company’s execution and multi year transformation plans.
Narrative Update • Jul 30
SW: Contract Wins And Shift And Grow Plan Will Support Margin Execution
The analyst fair value estimate for Sodexo has been raised from €50.00 to €65.00, reflecting higher Street price targets around €59 to €64.20 and analyst views that the company is entering a multi year transformation with an adjusted P/E assumption in the updated model. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Sodexo points to a cluster of higher valuation marks across the Street, even where ratings remain cautious.Narrative Update • Jul 16
SW: Higher P E Assumptions Will Challenge Future Cash Flow Resilience
The analyst price target for Sodexo has been raised by about €4 to €48.76, with analysts citing slightly firmer revenue growth assumptions, a marginally lower discount rate and a higher future P/E multiple as key supports for the updated valuation. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Sodexo points to a gradual reset higher in valuation expectations, with several firms lifting their price targets while keeping more cautious stock ratings.Narrative Update • Jul 02
SW: Future Earnings Execution Risks Will Likely Restrain Raised Guidance Benefits
The analyst price target for Sodexo in this Narrative Update moves from €38.50 to €40.00, reflecting valuation work that aligns with recent Street research, where some analysts raised their Sodexo targets, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, margins and future P/E, even as others trimmed their views. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Sodexo shows a split view, with some firms lifting targets while others lean more cautious.Narrative Update • Jun 18
SW: Rebased Expectations Will Highlight Contract Wins And Margin Execution Potential
The Sodexo analyst price target has been revised to €50 from €49, as analysts factor in slightly higher revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, alongside a marginally higher discount rate and a modestly lower future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research commentary around Sodexo points to a mix of views, but the latest revision to a €50 price target sits in the context of several earlier adjustments, including both increases and reductions to prior targets.Narrative Update • Jun 04
SW: Reset Discount Rate And Mixed Execution Will Pressure Future Cash Flow Resilience
Analysts have adjusted the Sodexo fair value estimate from €51.15 to about €44.68. This reflects updated price targets in the €44 to €57 range and mixed views on revenue growth, margins and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • May 21
SW: Rebased Expectations Will Highlight Contract Wins And Margin Execution Potential
Analysts have made slight adjustments to the blended price target on Sodexo, with recent moves such as Citi lifting its target to €49. This comes alongside a cluster of reductions from other banks, generally reflecting updated views on revenue growth, margins and appropriate future P/E levels.Narrative Update • May 01
SW: Rebased Market Expectations Will Highlight Execution And Cash Generation Potential
The analyst price target for Sodexo has shifted from €65.50 to €50.00. This change is broadly in line with recent cuts from several banks as analysts recalibrate their assumptions on growth, margins and future P/E multiples.Analysis Article • Apr 18
There May Be Reason For Hope In Sodexo's (EPA:SW) Disappointing Earnings
The most recent earnings report from Sodexo S.A. ( EPA:SW ) was disappointing for shareholders. However, our analysis...Narrative Update • Apr 16
SW: Future Dividend Support Will Likely Reflect Mixed Execution And Repriced Earnings Risk
Analysts have trimmed the Sodexo fair value estimate by about €0.80 to €38.50, reflecting recent price target cuts across the Street and updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Street research has recently tilted more cautious on Sodexo, with several bearish analysts trimming price targets and revisiting their assumptions for growth and execution.Narrative Update • Apr 02
SW: Future Dividend Support Will Likely Be Limited By Execution And Valuation Risks
The updated analyst price target for Sodexo moves slightly higher to about €39.29 from €39.00, reflecting analysts' adjusted views on growth, margins and P/E assumptions following a series of mixed price target revisions, including a recent upgrade at Jefferies alongside several target cuts from other banks. Analyst Commentary Recent research signals a split view on Sodexo, with one fresh upgrade set against a cluster of earlier, more cautious revisions that focus on valuation, execution and growth risks.Narrative Update • Mar 18
SW: Discount Rate Reset And Dividend Will Support Future Cash Flow Resilience
The analyst price target for Sodexo has been trimmed slightly to €51.15 from €51.39 as analysts factor in a modestly higher discount rate, small adjustments to revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, and a cluster of recent price target cuts across the Street into the €45 to €57 range. Analyst Commentary Recent research has clustered Sodexo's price targets in a relatively tight band, with several trims over the past few months and ratings generally sitting in the middle of the range rather than at clear Buy or Sell extremes.Narrative Update • Mar 04
SW: Future Dividend Support Will Likely Be Constrained By Execution Risks
We trim our Sodexo analyst price target by €1 to align with a series of recent reductions from €45 to €51 by major banks, as analysts factor in updated assumptions on discount rates, modest revenue growth expectations, and slightly softer margin forecasts. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research shows a clear tilt toward more cautious positioning on Sodexo, with several price targets adjusted lower and one downgrade in the mix.Narrative Update • Feb 18
SW: Trimmed Outlook And Dividend Will Shape Future Cash Flow Resilience
The analyst fair value estimate for Sodexo has been trimmed by about €0.18 per share, following a series of price target cuts from around €52 to a range of roughly €45 to €51 as analysts factor in slightly lower long term growth and profitability expectations and modestly adjust discount rates. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Sodexo point to a more cautious stance, with several firms trimming price targets and, in one case, lowering the rating.Narrative Update • Feb 04
SW: Higher Discount Rate And Dividend Support Ongoing Cash Flow Resilience
Analysts have trimmed their price expectations for Sodexo. Our updated fair value estimate has moved from €54.44 to €51.56, reflecting recent target cuts and more cautious assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples.Narrative Update • Jan 21
SW: Reset Expectations Will Balance Dividend Support And Execution Risks
We are trimming our Sodexo fair value estimate from €51.35 to €39.00 as analysts broadly reset price targets, with several recent updates citing more cautious assumptions on growth, profitability and valuation multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Sodexo has turned more cautious, with several bearish analysts trimming price targets and, in one case, cutting the rating.Narrative Update • Jan 06
SW: Higher Discount Rate Will Still Support Cash Flow Resilience
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Sodexo to €58 from €63, citing updated views that are reflected in a slightly higher discount rate and marginally adjusted long term P/E assumptions in their models. Analyst Commentary Analysts are taking a more cautious stance on Sodexo after the latest price target move to €58 from €63, with the update mainly driven by a higher discount rate and adjusted long term P/E assumptions rather than any single new datapoint on the business.Narrative Update • Dec 23
SW: Reset Expectations May Allow Upside From Efficiency Gains And Cash Flow Resilience
Analysts have lowered their price target on Sodexo from EUR 87.17 to EUR 65.50, citing a higher discount rate, slightly softer revenue growth and margin assumptions, and a reduced future P/E multiple that aligns with recent downward revisions in Street targets. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary reflects a more cautious stance on Sodexo's valuation, but bullish analysts still highlight several supportive factors for the medium term.Analysis Article • Dec 17
Sodexo (EPA:SW) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To €2.70
Sodexo S.A. ( EPA:SW ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the...Narrative Update • Dec 09
SW: Future CEO And Recurring Contracts Will Support Cash Flow Resilience
Analysts have modestly reduced their price target on Sodexo, trimming fair value expectations from approximately EUR 58 to EUR 54. This adjustment reflects slightly lower assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future valuation multiples, as also evidenced by recent Street research.Narrative Update • Nov 25
SW: Future CEO Appointment And Revenue Stability Will Support Improved Market Sentiment
Sodexo's analyst price target has been revised downward by approximately €1.25. Analysts cite slightly softer profit margins and a higher discount rate, even though revenue growth projections remain steady.Analysis Article • Nov 20
Sodexo's (EPA:SW) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
Sodexo S.A.'s ( EPA:SW ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to €2.70 on 23rd of...Narrative Update • Nov 05
SW: Future Leadership Transition and Expanding Contracts Will Drive Improved Sentiment
Analysts have revised Sodexo's average price target downward, decreasing it by approximately EUR 5 to EUR 59. This reflects a more cautious outlook based on updated profitability and growth expectations.Analysis Article • Nov 03
Sodexo's (EPA:SW) Dividend Will Be Increased To €2.70
The board of Sodexo S.A. ( EPA:SW ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of €2.70 on the 23rd of December...Narrative Update • Oct 22
Analyst Commentary Highlights Adjusted Outlook for Sodexo Amid Leadership Change and Renewed Contracts
The analyst consensus price target for Sodexo has been lowered by EUR 2 to EUR 59. This change reflects slightly reduced expectations for revenue growth and profit margins, according to recent analyst updates.Narrative Update • Oct 08
North American Education And Healthcare Deals Will Drive Future Success
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for Sodexo from €61 to €59, citing minor adjustments in fair value and outlook metrics. Analyst Commentary Recent analysis reflects a nuanced view of Sodexo’s prospects, with opinions split between optimism regarding the company’s fundamentals and caution linked to valuation and execution risks.Narrative Update • Sep 02
North American Education And Healthcare Deals Will Drive Future Success
Analysts have modestly reduced Sodexo’s price target to €66.78, citing concerns over slower margin improvement, uncertainty around client retention and new business wins, and persistent macroeconomic headwinds. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts are reducing price targets, citing concerns around Sodexo’s near-term growth outlook.
New Narrative • Nov 12
Critical Growth In Food And FM Services Boosts Potential Amid Expansion Challenges
Strategic acquisitions and a focused operational pivot are set to boost Sodexo's revenue growth and improve margins.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Sodexo 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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| 28 Feb 26 | 23,616 | 449 | 1,680 | 0 |
| 30 Nov 25 | 23,845 | 572 | 1,692 | 0 |
| 31 Aug 25 | 24,074 | 695 | 1,703 | 0 |
| 31 May 25 | 24,123 | 686 | 1,729 | 0 |
| 28 Feb 25 | 24,172 | 676 | 1,755 | 0 |
| 30 Nov 24 | 23,985 | 707 | 1,749 | 0 |
| 31 Aug 24 | 23,798 | 738 | 1,743 | 0 |
| 31 May 24 | 23,478 | 728 | 1,746 | 0 |
| 29 Feb 24 | 23,157 | 717 | 1,748 | 0 |
| 30 Nov 23 | 22,897 | 639 | 1,750 | 0 |
| 31 Aug 23 | 22,637 | 560 | 1,751 | 0 |
| 28 Feb 23 | 21,582 | 516 | 1,583 | 0 |
| 30 Nov 22 | 20,923 | 515 | 1,617 | 0 |
| 31 Aug 22 | 20,263 | 514 | 1,650 | 0 |
| 31 May 22 | 20,110 | 569 | 1,928 | 0 |
| 28 Feb 22 | 19,095 | 443 | 1,868 | 0 |
| 30 Nov 21 | 18,262 | 291 | 1,860 | 0 |
| 31 Aug 21 | 17,428 | 139 | 1,852 | 0 |
| 31 May 21 | 16,826 | -260 | 1,821 | 0 |
| 28 Feb 21 | 16,224 | -660 | 1,789 | 0 |
| 30 Nov 20 | 17,773 | -487 | 1,854 | 0 |
| 31 Aug 20 | 19,321 | -315 | 1,918 | 0 |
| 31 May 20 | 20,961 | 182 | 1,994 | 0 |
| 29 Feb 20 | 22,601 | 679 | 2,070 | 0 |
| 30 Nov 19 | 22,278 | 672 | 2,038 | 0 |
| 31 Aug 19 | 21,954 | 665 | 2,006 | 0 |
| 31 May 19 | 21,557 | 654 | 1,996 | 0 |
| 28 Feb 19 | 21,159 | 643 | 1,986 | 0 |
| 30 Nov 18 | 20,783 | 647 | 1,978 | 0 |
| 31 Aug 18 | 20,407 | 651 | 1,970 | 0 |
| 31 May 18 | 20,382 | 699 | 1,945 | 0 |
| 28 Feb 18 | 20,357 | 747 | 1,919 | 0 |
| 30 Nov 17 | 20,528 | 735 | 1,920 | 0 |
| 31 Aug 17 | 20,698 | 723 | 1,920 | 0 |
| 31 May 17 | 20,491 | 675 | 1,944 | 0 |
| 28 Feb 17 | 20,283 | 626 | 1,968 | 0 |
| 30 Nov 16 | 20,264 | 632 | 1,987 | 0 |
| 31 Aug 16 | 20,245 | 637 | 2,006 | 0 |
| 31 May 16 | 20,363 | 677 | 2,025 | 0 |
| 29 Feb 16 | 20,480 | 716 | 2,044 | 0 |
| 30 Nov 15 | 20,148 | 708 | 2,016 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: SW has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: SW's current net profit margins (1.9%) are lower than last year (2.8%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: SW has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 28.2% per year.
Accelerating Growth: SW's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: SW had negative earnings growth (-33.6%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Hospitality industry average (2%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: SW's Return on Equity (12.6%) 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 | 2026/09/13 01:13 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/11 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/02/28 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/08/31 |
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Analyst Sources
Sodexo S.A. is covered by 28 analysts. 17 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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| Pravin Gondhale | Barclays |
| Stuart Gordon | Berenberg |
| Jack Cummings | Berenberg |