Upcoming Dividend • 3h
Upcoming dividend of ₪3.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 17 June 2026. Payment date: 08 July 2026. Payout ratio is a comfortable 49% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 4.1%. Lower than top quartile of Israeli dividend payers (5.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.8%). Reported Earnings • Jun 04
First quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: ₪0.73 (vs ₪1.37 in 1Q 2025) First quarter 2026 results: EPS: ₪0.73 (down from ₪1.37 in 1Q 2025). Revenue: ₪73.4m (down 22% from 1Q 2025). Net income: ₪12.7m (down 46% from 1Q 2025). Profit margin: 17% (down from 25% in 1Q 2025). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has remained flat but the company’s share price has increased by 6% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Announcement • Jun 02
Issta Ltd, Annual General Meeting, Jul 06, 2026 Issta Ltd, Annual General Meeting, Jul 06, 2026. Location: co. offices, Israel Reported Earnings • Apr 07
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: ₪10.85 (vs ₪5.78 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: ₪10.85 (up from ₪5.78 in FY 2024). Revenue: ₪586.8m (up 41% from FY 2024). Net income: ₪187.9m (up 92% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 32% (up from 24% in FY 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 13% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 10% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Board Change • Feb 01
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 4 experienced directors. 3 highly experienced directors. Independent Director Rona Abitbol was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2023. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Upcoming Dividend • Jan 05
Upcoming dividend of ₪2.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 12 January 2026. Payment date: 25 January 2026. Payout ratio is a comfortable 49% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 3.5%. Lower than top quartile of Israeli dividend payers (5.3%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.5%). Reported Earnings • Nov 30
Third quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: ₪6.63 (vs ₪2.08 in 3Q 2024) Third quarter 2025 results: EPS: ₪6.63 (up from ₪2.08 in 3Q 2024). Revenue: ₪226.8m (up 40% from 3Q 2024). Net income: ₪116.8m (up 233% from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 52% (up from 22% in 3Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 32% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 3% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Reported Earnings • Aug 28
Second quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: ₪0.35 (vs ₪1.43 in 2Q 2024) Second quarter 2025 results: EPS: ₪0.35 (down from ₪1.43 in 2Q 2024). Revenue: ₪112.0m (up 23% from 2Q 2024). Net income: ₪6.01m (down 75% from 2Q 2024). Profit margin: 5.4% (down from 27% in 2Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 40% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 2% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. New Risk • Aug 28
New minor risk - Profit margin trend The company's profit margins are lower than last year and have reduced by more than 30%. Net profit margin: 19% Last year net profit margin: 35% This is considered a minor risk. A large drop in profit margin could indicate the company does not have strong competitive advantages or it is yet to establish itself and its core business. Even if it is a well established business, this may make it a much riskier investment than one that has a combination of proven competitive advantages and a stable or growing profit margin. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (0.8x net interest cover). Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Payout ratio: 111% Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Minor Risks Large one-off items impacting financial results. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (19% net profit margin). Reported Earnings • May 31
First quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: ₪1.00 (vs ₪0.65 in 1Q 2024) First quarter 2025 results: EPS: ₪1.00 (up from ₪0.65 in 1Q 2024). Revenue: ₪93.8m (up 72% from 1Q 2024). Net income: ₪23.5m (up 110% from 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 25% (up from 21% in 1Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 32% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 5% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. New Risk • May 24
New major risk - Dividend sustainability The dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Payout ratio: 104% Dividend per share is over 178x cash flows per share. Dividend yield: 6.7% This is considered a major risk. Companies that pay out too much of their earnings and cash flows are at risk of having to reduce or cut their dividend in future. If earnings or cash flows stagnate or fall, then there may not be enough to maintain the same dividend. Or in extreme cases, companies may opt to dig into capital reserves or take on debt to maintain the dividend. For dividend paying companies, any reduction in the dividend can significantly impact the share price. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (1.1% operating cash flow to total debt). Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Payout ratio: 104% Dividend per share is over 178x cash flows per share. Minor Risk Large one-off items impacting financial results. Announcement • May 07
Issta Ltd(TASE:ISTA) dropped from TA-125 Index Issta Lines Ltd. has been dropped from the TA-125 Index . Upcoming Dividend • Apr 17
Upcoming dividend of ₪3.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 24 April 2025. Payment date: 04 May 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 43% but the company is paying out more than the cash it is generating. Trailing yield: 6.5%. Within top quartile of Israeli dividend payers (6.3%). Higher than average of industry peers (3.0%). Reported Earnings • Mar 29
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: ₪5.78 (vs ₪7.49 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: ₪5.78 (down from ₪7.49 in FY 2023). Revenue: ₪417.4m (up 2.8% from FY 2023). Net income: ₪97.9m (down 23% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 24% (down from 31% in FY 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 22% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 10% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Mar 23
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 16% After last week's 16% share price decline to ₪81.29, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 11.8x. Average trailing P/E is 15x in the Hospitality industry in Israel. Total loss to shareholders of 23% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Nov 28
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: ₪2.08 (vs ₪2.31 in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: ₪2.08 (down from ₪2.31 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: ₪162.0m (up 2.8% from 3Q 2023). Net income: ₪35.1m (down 11% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 22% (down from 25% in 3Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 6% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 2% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Oct 20
Upcoming dividend of ₪3.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 27 October 2024. Payment date: 12 November 2024. Trailing yield: 7.5%. Within top quartile of Israeli dividend payers (6.9%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.9%). New Risk • Oct 16
New major risk - Dividend sustainability The dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Payout ratio: 0% Cash payout ratio: 391% Dividend yield: 7.5% This is considered a major risk. Companies that pay out too much of their earnings and cash flows are at risk of having to reduce or cut their dividend in future. If earnings or cash flows stagnate or fall, then there may not be enough to maintain the same dividend. Or in extreme cases, companies may opt to dig into capital reserves or take on debt to maintain the dividend. For dividend paying companies, any reduction in the dividend can significantly impact the share price. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (2.4% operating cash flow to total debt). Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Payout ratio: 0% Cash payout ratio: 391% Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (5.5% average weekly change). Large one-off items impacting financial results. Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (6.3% increase in shares outstanding). Reported Earnings • Aug 30
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: ₪1.43 (vs ₪1.14 in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: ₪1.43 (up from ₪1.14 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: ₪91.4m (down 24% from 2Q 2023). Net income: ₪24.3m (up 25% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 27% (up from 16% in 2Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 5% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 3% per year. Announcement • Aug 29
Issta Ltd (TASE:ISTA) announces an Equity Buyback for ILS 36 million worth of its shares. Issta Ltd (TASE:ISTA) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to ILS 36 million worth of its shares. The shares repurchases will be funded from company's own resources and/or the subsidiary Ista Lines Financing and Holdings Ltd. The program is valid till August 28, 2025. New Risk • Jul 22
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Israeli stocks, typically moving 5.4% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (1.4% operating cash flow to total debt). Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (5.4% average weekly change). Large one-off items impacting financial results. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (31% net profit margin). Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (7.9% increase in shares outstanding). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jul 08
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 16% After last week's 16% share price gain to ₪77.89, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 10.4x. Average trailing P/E is 10x in the Hospitality industry in Israel. Total returns to shareholders of 27% over the past three years. New Risk • Apr 23
New minor risk - Shareholder dilution The company's shareholders have been diluted in the past year. Increase in shares outstanding: 9.6% This is considered a minor risk. Shareholder dilution occurs when there is an increase in the number of shares on issue that is not proportionally distributed between all shareholders. Often due to the company raising equity capital or some options being converted into stock. All else being equal, if there are more shares outstanding then each existing share will be entitled to a lower proportion of the company's total earnings, thus reducing earnings per share (EPS). While dilution might not always result in lower EPS (like if the company is using the capital to fund an EPS accretive acquisition) in a lot cases it does, along with lower dividends per share and less voting power at shareholder meetings. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (currently running at an operating cash loss). Minor Risks Large one-off items impacting financial results. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (19% net profit margin). Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (9.6% increase in shares outstanding). Announcement • Apr 17
Issta Ltd (TASE:ISTA) announces an Equity Buyback for ILS 18 million worth of its shares. Issta Ltd (TASE:ISTA) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to ILS 18 million worth of its shares. The shares repurchases will be funded from company's own resources and/or the subsidiary Ista Lines Financing and Holdings Ltd. The program is valid till April 14, 2025. Announcement • Apr 01
Issta Ltd, Annual General Meeting, May 05, 2024 Issta Ltd, Annual General Meeting, May 05, 2024, at 10:00 Israel Standard Time. Board Change • Jan 10
Less than half of directors are independent There is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The new board member was not an independent director. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 3 experienced directors. 4 highly experienced directors. 3 independent directors (4 non-independent directors). Independent External Director Leshas Michal was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Dec 20
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 15% After last week's 15% share price gain to ₪66.38, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 11.6x. Average trailing P/E is 12x in the Hospitality industry in Israel. Total returns to shareholders of 39% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Dec 05
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: ₪2.31 (vs ₪5.76 in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: ₪2.31 (down from ₪5.76 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: ₪157.6m (up 22% from 3Q 2022). Net income: ₪39.5m (down 56% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 25% (down from 70% in 3Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 42% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 7% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. New Risk • Oct 15
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Israeli stocks, typically moving 6.6% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (currently running at an operating cash loss). Minor Risks Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (6.6% average weekly change). Large one-off items impacting financial results. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (32% net profit margin). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Oct 08
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 22% After last week's 22% share price decline to ₪55.10, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 6.1x. Average trailing P/E is 12x in the Hospitality industry in Israel. Total returns to shareholders of 63% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Aug 28
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: ₪1.14 (vs ₪6.53 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: ₪1.14 (down from ₪6.53 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: ₪120.3m (up 37% from 2Q 2022). Net income: ₪19.5m (down 81% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 16% (down from 116% in 2Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 58% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 31% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Reported Earnings • Jun 01
First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: ₪1.23 (vs ₪0.81 in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: EPS: ₪1.23 (up from ₪0.81 in 1Q 2022). Revenue: ₪84.0m (up 88% from 1Q 2022). Net income: ₪20.5m (up 66% from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 24% (down from 28% in 1Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 60% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 22% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Reported Earnings • Apr 02
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: ₪13.82 (vs ₪7.52 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: ₪13.82 (up from ₪7.52 in FY 2021). Revenue: ₪371.0m (up 314% from FY 2021). Net income: ₪214.6m (up 108% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 58% (down from 115% in FY 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 55% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 19% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Reported Earnings • Nov 30
Third quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: ₪5.76 (vs ₪0.43 in 3Q 2021) Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: ₪5.76 (up from ₪0.43 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: ₪128.8m (up 347% from 3Q 2021). Net income: ₪90.0m (up ₪84.1m from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 70% (up from 21% in 3Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 46% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 16% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Board Change • Nov 16
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 3 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 3 independent directors. 5 non-independent directors. Independent External Director Leshas Michal was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Sep 04
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: ₪6.53 (vs ₪0.23 loss in 2Q 2021) Second quarter 2022 results: EPS: ₪6.53 (up from ₪0.23 loss in 2Q 2021). Revenue: ₪87.9m (up 317% from 2Q 2021). Net income: ₪102.1m (up ₪105.3m from 2Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 17% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 13% per year. Board Change • Apr 27
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there are only 2 independent directors on the board. The company's board is composed of: 2 independent directors. 6 non-independent directors. Independent External Director Avital Stein was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2014. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Apr 03
Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS: ₪7.52 (vs ₪2.84 in FY 2020) Full year 2021 results: EPS: ₪7.52 (up from ₪2.84 in FY 2020). Revenue: ₪89.6m (up 6.3% from FY 2020). Net income: ₪103.4m (up 172% from FY 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 12% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 25% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Feb 03
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 15% share price gain to ₪115, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 58x. Average trailing P/E is 28x in the Hospitality industry in Asia. Total returns to shareholders of 106% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Dec 05
Third quarter 2021 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations Third quarter 2021 results: EPS: ₪0.43 (down from ₪2.47 in 3Q 2020). Revenue: ₪28.8m (up 122% from 3Q 2020). Net income: ₪5.95m (down 82% from 3Q 2020). Profit margin: 21% (down from 259% in 3Q 2020). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 23% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 11% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Oct 26
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 21% share price gain to ₪79.50, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 19x. Average trailing P/E is 30x in the Hospitality industry in Asia. Total returns to shareholders of 37% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Sep 05
Second quarter 2021 earnings released: ₪0.23 loss per share (vs ₪0.93 loss in 2Q 2020) The company reported a solid second quarter result with reduced losses, improved revenues and improved control over expenses. Second quarter 2021 results: Revenue: ₪21.1m (up 212% from 2Q 2020). Net loss: ₪3.19m (loss narrowed 74% from 2Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 13% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 2% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Reported Earnings • Apr 04
Full year 2020 earnings released: EPS ₪2.84 (vs ₪6.12 in FY 2019) The company reported a soft full year result with weaker earnings and revenues, although profit margins were improved. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: ₪84.2m (down 83% from FY 2019). Net income: ₪38.1m (down 53% from FY 2019). Profit margin: 45% (up from 16% in FY 2019). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 8% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 5% per year. Is New 90 Day High Low • Mar 11
New 90-day high: ₪57.19 The company is up 15% from its price of ₪49.62 on 10 December 2020. The Israeli market is up 9.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Hospitality industry, which is up 9.0% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 04
New 90-day high: ₪55.82 The company is up 75% from its price of ₪31.91 on 06 October 2020. The Israeli market is up 22% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Hospitality industry, which is up 43% over the same period. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Dec 28
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 16% share price gain to ₪52.87, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 17.9x, up from the previous P/E ratio of 15.4x. This compares to an average P/E of 35x in the Hospitality industry in Asia. Total return to shareholders over the past three years is a loss of 20%. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Dec 09
Market bids up stock over the past week After last week's 18% share price gain to ₪49.78, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 16.8x, up from the previous P/E ratio of 14.3x. This compares to an average P/E of 36x in the Hospitality industry in Asia. Total return to shareholders over the past three years is a loss of 24%. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 08
New 90-day high: ₪47.50 The company is up 52% from its price of ₪31.27 on 09 September 2020. The Israeli market is up 14% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Hospitality industry, which is up 28% over the same period. Reported Earnings • Dec 05
Third quarter 2020 earnings released: EPS ₪2.47 Third quarter 2020 results: Revenue: ₪13.0m (down 94% from 3Q 2019). Net income: ₪33.6m (up 24% from 3Q 2019). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 2% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 15% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Nov 12
Market bids up stock over the past week After last week's 16% share price gain to ₪43.20, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 17.3x, up from the previous P/E ratio of 15x. This compares to an average P/E of 33x in the Hospitality industry in Asia. Total return to shareholders over the past three years is a loss of 36%. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Nov 09
Market bids up stock over the past week After last week's 20% share price gain to ₪43.41, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 17.4x, up from the previous P/E ratio of 14.5x. This compares to an average P/E of 32x in the Hospitality industry in Asia. Total return to shareholders over the past three years is a loss of 38%. Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 09
New 90-day high: ₪43.41 The company is up 18% from its price of ₪36.79 on 11 August 2020. The Israeli market is up 6.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Hospitality industry, which is up 7.0% over the same period. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Oct 19
Market bids up stock over the past week After last week's 18% share price gain to ₪40.68, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 16.3x, up from the previous P/E ratio of 13.8x. This compares to an average P/E of 34x in the Hospitality industry in Asia. Total return to shareholders over the past three years is a loss of 45%. Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 19
New 90-day high: ₪40.68 The company is up 38% from its price of ₪29.43 on 21 July 2020. The Israeli market is up 6.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Hospitality industry, which is up 30% over the same period. Announcement • Jul 24
Issta Lines Ltd. has completed a Follow-on Equity Offering in the amount of ILS 19.191417 million. Issta Lines Ltd. has completed a Follow-on Equity Offering in the amount of ILS 19.191417 million.
Security Name: Shares
Security Type: Common Stock
Securities Offered: 661,773
Price\Range: ILS 29
Transaction Features: Rights Offering