Intercos S.p.A.

BIT:ICOS Stock Report

Market Cap: €1.2b

Intercos Future Growth

Future criteria checks 2/6

Intercos is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 16.8% and 5.4% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 16.9% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 14.9% in 3 years.

Key information

16.8%

Earnings growth rate

16.87%

EPS growth rate

Personal Products earnings growth8.5%
Revenue growth rate5.4%
Future return on equity14.87%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated13 May 2026

Recent future growth updates

Analysis Article Aug 08

Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Intercos S.p.A. (BIT:ICOS) After Its Interim Results

BIT:ICOS 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Intercos's Fair Values from the Community and select yours Investors...
Analysis Article Mar 07

Analysts Have Made A Financial Statement On Intercos S.p.A.'s (BIT:ICOS) Annual Report

Shareholders might have noticed that Intercos S.p.A. ( BIT:ICOS ) filed its annual result this time last week. The...
Analysis Article Aug 04

The Intercos S.p.A. (BIT:ICOS) First-Quarter Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New Forecasts

Shareholders might have noticed that Intercos S.p.A. ( BIT:ICOS ) filed its quarterly result this time last week. The...
Analysis Article Aug 09

Intercos S.p.A. (BIT:ICOS) Just Released Its Half-Yearly Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think

Last week, you might have seen that Intercos S.p.A. ( BIT:ICOS ) released its interim result to the market. The early...

Recent updates

Narrative Update Apr 28

ICOS: Higher Required Return And Richer P/E Will Drive Further Upside

Analysts have adjusted their view on Intercos with a refined price target of €16.19. This reflects updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations.
Narrative Update Apr 13

ICOS: Higher Discount Rate And Stable Margins Will Support Further Upside

Analysts have maintained their Intercos fair value estimate at €16.19 per share, with the unchanged P/E based valuation supported by only marginal adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, and profit margin assumptions. Valuation Changes Fair Value: €16.19 per share, unchanged compared with the previous estimate.
Narrative Update Mar 30

ICOS: Lower Discount Rate And Firmer Margins Will Support Stable Upside

Analysts have trimmed their price target for Intercos to €16.19, reflecting updated assumptions for a lower discount rate, revised expectations for revenue growth and profit margins, and a slightly reduced future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value: €16.19 is unchanged, with the revised assumptions offsetting each other in the model.
Narrative Update Feb 25

ICOS: 2026 Board Schedule Will Support Confidence In Stable Upside Potential

Analysts have kept their Intercos price target steady at €16.19, with small tweaks to assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E helping to refine rather than reset their view. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for March 4, 2026, to consider and approve the separate and consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2025 (company event calendar).
Narrative Update Feb 09

ICOS: Upcoming 2026 Board Calendar Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have trimmed their price target for Intercos to €16.19 from €16.32. Slightly lower assumed revenue growth and a modestly reduced future P/E multiple more than offset a small uplift in profit margin expectations and a lower discount rate.
Analysis Article Feb 02

Intercos (BIT:ICOS) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...
Narrative Update Jan 26

ICOS: Updated Board Calendar Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have slightly raised their price target on Intercos to €16.32 from €16.23, citing updated assumptions for revenue, profit margins and future P/E multiples as the key drivers behind the revision. What's in the News Intercos S.p.A. has scheduled a board meeting on March 4, 2026 to consider and approve the financial statements and consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2025 (company event filing).
Narrative Update Jan 10

ICOS: Board Calendar And Refined Assumptions Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have trimmed their price target for Intercos to €16.23 from about €16.99, citing updated assumptions for growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples that they believe better reflect their current expectations for the business. What's in the News Intercos is scheduled to hold a board meeting on March 4, 2026 to consider and approve the financial statements and consolidated financial statements at December 31, 2025 (company event schedule).
Analysis Article Jan 10

Intercos S.p.A.'s (BIT:ICOS) Earnings Haven't Escaped The Attention Of Investors

When close to half the companies in Italy have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 17x, you may consider...
Analysis Article Oct 11

Here's What To Make Of Intercos' (BIT:ICOS) Decelerating Rates Of Return

Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Firstly, we'll want...
Analysis Article Sep 21

Does Intercos (BIT:ICOS) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...
Analysis Article Aug 08

Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Intercos S.p.A. (BIT:ICOS) After Its Interim Results

BIT:ICOS 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Intercos's Fair Values from the Community and select yours Investors...
Analysis Article Jul 16

Is Intercos S.p.A. (BIT:ICOS) Expensive For A Reason? A Look At Its Intrinsic Value

Key Insights Intercos' estimated fair value is €9.93 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price of...
Analysis Article Jun 20

Intercos S.p.A.'s (BIT:ICOS) Business Is Yet to Catch Up With Its Share Price

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 25.6x Intercos S.p.A. ( BIT:ICOS ) may be sending very bearish signals at...
Analysis Article Apr 27

These 4 Measures Indicate That Intercos (BIT:ICOS) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
Analysis Article Apr 02

Some May Be Optimistic About Intercos' (BIT:ICOS) Earnings

Intercos S.p.A.'s ( BIT:ICOS ) earnings announcement last week didn't impress shareholders. However, our analysis...
Analysis Article Mar 07

Analysts Have Made A Financial Statement On Intercos S.p.A.'s (BIT:ICOS) Annual Report

Shareholders might have noticed that Intercos S.p.A. ( BIT:ICOS ) filed its annual result this time last week. The...
Analysis Article Mar 06

Returns On Capital At Intercos (BIT:ICOS) Have Stalled

If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...
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New Narrative Feb 26

Asian Market Expansion And Increased Manufacturing Will Strengthen Future Prospects

Robust growth in Asia and expanded manufacturing capacity suggest strong future revenue potential and improved production capabilities.
Analysis Article Jan 27

Is There Now An Opportunity In Intercos S.p.A. (BIT:ICOS)?

While Intercos S.p.A. ( BIT:ICOS ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw significant share price...
Analysis Article Oct 26

Intercos S.p.A.'s (BIT:ICOS) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 26% Below Its Share Price

Key Insights Intercos' estimated fair value is €11.31 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price of...
Analysis Article Sep 26

Returns On Capital At Intercos (BIT:ICOS) Have Stalled

Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...
Analysis Article Aug 12

Intercos' (BIT:ICOS) Conservative Accounting Might Explain Soft Earnings

The market for Intercos S.p.A.'s ( BIT:ICOS ) shares didn't move much after it posted weak earnings recently. Our...
Analysis Article Aug 04

The Intercos S.p.A. (BIT:ICOS) First-Quarter Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New Forecasts

Shareholders might have noticed that Intercos S.p.A. ( BIT:ICOS ) filed its quarterly result this time last week. The...
Analysis Article Jul 23

Do Intercos' (BIT:ICOS) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...
Analysis Article Jun 26

These 4 Measures Indicate That Intercos (BIT:ICOS) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Analysis Article Jun 07

Why Intercos S.p.A. (BIT:ICOS) Could Be Worth Watching

Intercos S.p.A. ( BIT:ICOS ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial...
Analysis Article May 21

Intercos (BIT:ICOS) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital

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 Mar 27

Intercos' (BIT:ICOS) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

Intercos S.p.A. ( BIT:ICOS ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 8th of May to...
Analysis Article Mar 25

Intercos (BIT:ICOS) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...
Analysis Article Mar 07

Intercos (BIT:ICOS) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At €0.187

Intercos S.p.A.'s ( BIT:ICOS ) periodic dividend will be increasing on the 8th of May to €0.187, with investors...
Analysis Article Feb 12

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Intercos S.p.A. (BIT:ICOS)?

While Intercos S.p.A. ( BIT:ICOS ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw significant share price...
Analysis Article Oct 31

Returns At Intercos (BIT:ICOS) Appear To Be Weighed Down

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 Oct 04

Is Now The Time To Put Intercos (BIT:ICOS) On Your Watchlist?

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...
Analysis Article Aug 02

Intercos (BIT:ICOS) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively

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 Apr 07

Be Wary Of Intercos (BIT:ICOS) And Its Returns On Capital

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 Dec 28

The Returns On Capital At Intercos (BIT:ICOS) Don't Inspire Confidence

To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? One common approach is...
Analysis Article Nov 01

Estimating The Fair Value Of Intercos S.p.A. (BIT:ICOS)

How far off is Intercos S.p.A. ( BIT:ICOS ) from its intrinsic value? Using the most recent financial data, we'll take...
Analysis Article Aug 09

Intercos S.p.A. (BIT:ICOS) Just Released Its Half-Yearly Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think

Last week, you might have seen that Intercos S.p.A. ( BIT:ICOS ) released its interim result to the market. The early...
Analysis Article Jun 18

Estimating The Fair Value Of Intercos S.p.A. (BIT:ICOS)

Does the June share price for Intercos S.p.A. ( BIT:ICOS ) reflect what it's really worth? Today, we will estimate the...
Analysis Article Apr 01

With Intercos S.p.A. (BIT:ICOS) It Looks Like You'll Get What You Pay For

When close to half the companies in Italy have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 18x, you may consider...
Analysis Article Feb 03

Intercos S.p.A.'s (BIT:ICOS) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 31% Above Its Share Price

Today we will run through one way of estimating the intrinsic value of Intercos S.p.A. ( BIT:ICOS ) by taking the...

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

BIT:ICOS - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (EUR Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20281,22986701429
12/31/20271,16677611339
12/31/20261,10368481259
12/31/20251,0475049119N/A
9/30/20251,0694933104N/A
6/30/20251,090471689N/A
3/31/20251,077482594N/A
12/31/20241,065493499N/A
9/30/20241,032473997N/A
6/30/20241,000454395N/A
3/31/2024994494599N/A
12/31/20239885248103N/A
9/30/20239725250104N/A
6/30/20239565252104N/A
3/31/2023896484291N/A
12/31/2022836453277N/A
9/30/2022781361659N/A
6/30/202272728141N/A
3/31/2022700271251N/A
12/31/2021674272362N/A
9/30/2021659304686N/A
6/30/20216443270111N/A
3/31/20216253560101N/A
12/31/2020607385091N/A
9/30/20206344165108N/A
6/30/2020643482873N/A
3/31/2020679454995N/A
12/31/2019713434084N/A
9/30/201970352N/A82N/A
6/30/201970450N/A101N/A
3/31/201970956N/A80N/A
12/31/201869247N/A83N/A
9/30/201868034N/A82N/A
6/30/201867631N/A49N/A
3/31/201862623N/A61N/A
12/31/201759026N/A62N/A
9/30/201755232N/A41N/A
6/30/201749527N/A62N/A
3/31/201746923N/A54N/A
12/31/201644920N/A53N/A
9/30/201642916N/A56N/A
6/30/201642920N/A51N/A
3/31/201641919N/A56N/A
12/31/201540215N/A64N/A
9/30/20153827N/A45N/A
6/30/20153570N/A42N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: ICOS's forecast earnings growth (16.8% per year) is above the savings rate (3.3%).

Earnings vs Market: ICOS's earnings (16.8% per year) are forecast to grow faster than the Italian market (11.1% per year).

High Growth Earnings: ICOS's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: ICOS's revenue (5.4% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the Italian market (5.8% per year).

High Growth Revenue: ICOS's revenue (5.4% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.


Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts


Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: ICOS's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (14.9%).


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/24 21:51
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/22 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Intercos S.p.A. is covered by 15 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.

AnalystInstitution
Paola SagliettiBanca Akros S.p.A. (ESN)
Paola SagliettiBanca Akros S.p.A. (ESN)
Anna FrontaniBerenberg