Signify Past Earnings Performance
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Signify's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -11.7%, while the Electrical industry saw earnings growing at 15.1% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 4.3% per year. Signify's return on equity is 7.3%, and it has net margins of 3.5%.
Key information
-11.65%
Earnings growth rate
-11.55%
EPS growth rate
| Electrical Industry Growth | 16.37% |
| Revenue growth rate | -4.28% |
| Return on equity | 7.26% |
| Net Margin | 3.45% |
| Next Earnings Update | 24 Jul 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 19
LIGHT: Softer Revenue Outlook And Execution Risks Will Limit Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Signify by €1.00 to €13.70, citing slightly higher required returns, a softer long term revenue outlook, and only modestly firmer margin and P/E assumptions, alongside increasingly bearish recent research commentary on the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has taken a more cautious stance on Signify, with bearish analysts highlighting concerns around the balance between valuation, execution, and future growth expectations.
Narrative Update • May 03
LIGHT: Dividend And Cash Discipline Will Support Recovery After Recent Downgrades
The analyst price target for Signify has been reduced by €4, as several firms adopt a more cautious stance, driven by concerns reflected in recent downgrades and target cuts from multiple houses including Citi and Morgan Stanley, along with bearish initiations and rating changes from other analysts. Analyst Commentary Recent research has been skewed toward cautious or bearish views, with several firms cutting price targets or downgrading Signify.Narrative Update • Apr 18
LIGHT: Dividend Stability And Cash Generation Will Support Post Downgrade Re Rating
Analysts have trimmed their average 12 month price targets for Signify by a few euros to around €26, reflecting recent rating downgrades and a slightly more cautious view on growth, margins and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Signify points to a more cautious tone overall, but there are still elements that constructive investors will focus on.
Narrative Update • Apr 04
LIGHT: Higher Discount Rate And Softer Outlook Will Reshape Margins Yet Support Rebound
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Signify to about €20.26 from roughly €23.81, citing softer revenue and margin expectations, along with a slightly higher assumed discount rate that has also led to several recent price target cuts and downgrades on the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has turned more cautious on Signify, with several houses cutting price targets and at least two downgrades, including one from JPMorgan.Narrative Update • Mar 21
LIGHT: Dividend And Cash Generation Will Support Re Rating After Downgrades
Analysts have reduced their average price target on Signify by a few euros, reflecting recent downgrades and slightly more cautious assumptions around growth and risk, while expectations for fair value and long term profitability remain broadly unchanged. Analyst Commentary Recent research has featured several downgrades and lower price targets, but the way analysts talk about Signify still includes a clear list of positives that readers should keep in mind when weighing the stock.Narrative Update • Mar 07
LIGHT: Lower Margins And Execution Risks Will Constrain Future Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Signify from about €16.70 to around €14.70, reflecting lower price targets and more cautious assumptions on growth, margins and future P/E multiples in recent research updates from several banks. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Signify has taken a more cautious tone, with several bearish analysts adjusting their views after reassessing growth assumptions, margin resilience and the level of P/E multiples they are comfortable applying to the shares.Narrative Update • Feb 21
LIGHT: Execution And Dividend Will Support Re Rating After Recent Downgrades
Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Signify by a few euros, with recent cuts from Citi and Morgan Stanley, and downgrades from Berenberg and JPMorgan, pointing to a slightly more cautious view on the shares. Analyst Commentary Recent research has leaned more cautious on Signify, with several firms reducing price targets and issuing downgrades, including a cut from JPMorgan.Narrative Update • Feb 07
LIGHT: Reset Expectations And Dividend Will Support Shares Over Time
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Signify from €30.00 to €26.00, reflecting more cautious assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E following a recent round of price target cuts and downgrades from several banks. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has focused on recalibrating expectations for Signify, with several banks adjusting price targets and ratings.Analysis Article • Feb 04
Signify (AMS:LIGHT) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To €1.57
Signify N.V. ( AMS:LIGHT ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable payment on...Analysis Article • Jan 29
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Signify N.V. (AMS:LIGHT)?
Signify N.V. ( AMS:LIGHT ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10% in...Narrative Update • Jan 23
LIGHT: Higher Discount Rate Will Tighten Upside In Execution Risk Scenario
Narrative Update The updated analyst price target for Signify moves lower to about €16.70 from €17.20. This reflects analysts' recent reductions in fair value assumptions that are consistent with Street price target cuts to €29 and €22, and with updated views on discount rate, revenue trends, profit margins and future P/E.Analysis Article • Jan 13
Signify N.V. (AMS:LIGHT) Shares Could Be 49% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights Signify's estimated fair value is €41.47 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Signify's €21.28 share...Narrative Update • Jan 09
LIGHT: Cost Discipline And Margins Will Support Rebound Despite Softer Demand
Narrative update Analysts have trimmed Signify's fair value estimate slightly to about €23.81. This reflects recent reductions in published price targets to €29 and €22 and updated views on revenue growth, margins and future P/E assumptions.Analysis Article • Dec 30
Improved Earnings Required Before Signify N.V. (AMS:LIGHT) Shares Find Their Feet
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 8x Signify N.V. ( AMS:LIGHT ) may be sending very bullish signals at the...Narrative Update • Dec 26
LIGHT: Energy Efficient Lighting Demand Will Drive Shares Higher Over Time
Analysts have modestly reduced our fair value estimate for Signify to EUR 30 from EUR 33, reflecting a higher perceived risk profile and lower target multiples, despite slightly improved revenue growth expectations. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts continue to view Signify as undervalued relative to its medium term earnings potential, even as near term uncertainties prompt incremental target reductions.Analysis Article • Dec 15
Is Signify (AMS:LIGHT) 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 • Dec 12
LIGHT: Cost Discipline And Margin Resilience Will Support Earnings Recovery Ahead
Analysts have nudged down their price target on Signify to about EUR 24 from roughly EUR 24.20, citing slightly softer revenue growth expectations, offset by stable margins and a modestly lower future P E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent revisions to price targets for Signify highlight a mixed but generally constructive view on the company, with upside potential balanced by execution and growth concerns.Narrative Update • Nov 27
LIGHT: Cost Control And Efficiency Improvements Will Drive Earnings Recovery Ahead
Analysts have modestly reduced their price targets for Signify, with expectations now ranging from EUR 22 to EUR 29. This reflects concerns over revenue growth prospects and a slight decline in the discount rate used for valuation.Narrative Update • Nov 13
LIGHT: Efficiency Efforts Are Expected To Drive Margins And Long-Term Upside
Analysts have lowered their price targets for Signify, with updated targets ranging from EUR 22 to EUR 29. This reflects cautious outlooks due to ongoing market and margin pressures.Narrative Update • Oct 30
LIGHT: Improved Margins Will Underpin Shareholder Returns Amid Market Challenges
Analysts have reduced their price target for Signify by approximately €0.85. They cite modestly lower growth expectations but note that improved profit margins support the company's valuation.Analysis Article • Oct 01
Is There Now An Opportunity In Signify N.V. (AMS:LIGHT)?
Signify N.V. ( AMS:LIGHT ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over...Analysis Article • Sep 16
Little Excitement Around Signify N.V.'s (AMS:LIGHT) Earnings
When close to half the companies in the Netherlands have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 17x, you may...Analysis Article • Aug 16
We Think Signify (AMS:LIGHT) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
ENXTAM:LIGHT 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Signify's Fair Values from the Community and select yours Warren...Analysis Article • Jul 16
Signify (AMS:LIGHT) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. One common approach is to try and...Analysis Article • Jul 01
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Signify N.V. (AMS:LIGHT)?
While Signify N.V. ( AMS:LIGHT ) might not have the largest market cap around , it led the ENXTAM gainers with a...Analysis Article • Jun 16
Insufficient Growth At Signify N.V. (AMS:LIGHT) Hampers Share Price
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 7.9x Signify N.V. ( AMS:LIGHT ) may be sending very bullish signals at the...Analysis Article • May 17
Is Signify (AMS:LIGHT) A Risky Investment?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Apr 29
Signify N.V. Just Beat EPS By 114%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Investors in Signify N.V. ( AMS:LIGHT ) had a good week, as its shares rose 7.1% to close at €19.64 following the...Analysis Article • Apr 07
Returns On Capital At Signify (AMS:LIGHT) Have Hit The Brakes
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 05
We Think Signify's (AMS:LIGHT) Solid Earnings Are Understated
The stock was sluggish on the back of Signify N.V.'s ( AMS:LIGHT ) recent earnings report. We have done some analysis...
New Narrative • Feb 17
Climate Transition Plan And F1 Partnership Will Drive Future Success In Sustainable Lighting
New organizational structure and cost reduction measures are expected to positively impact revenue and net margins.Analysis Article • Feb 17
Should You Think About Buying Signify N.V. (AMS:LIGHT) Now?
Signify N.V. ( AMS:LIGHT ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial price...Analysis Article • Jan 29
Earnings Beat: Signify N.V. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models
Signify N.V. ( AMS:LIGHT ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 2.8% to...Analysis Article • Dec 22
Not Many Are Piling Into Signify N.V. (AMS:LIGHT) Just Yet
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 9.8x Signify N.V. ( AMS:LIGHT ) may be sending bullish signals at the...Analysis Article • Dec 04
Signify (AMS:LIGHT) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Nov 16
Why Signify N.V. (AMS:LIGHT) Could Be Worth Watching
Signify N.V. ( AMS:LIGHT ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial...Analysis Article • Oct 28
Earnings Beat: Signify N.V. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models
Investors in Signify N.V. ( AMS:LIGHT ) had a good week, as its shares rose 9.6% to close at €24.18 following the...Analysis Article • Aug 05
Signify's (AMS:LIGHT) Conservative Accounting Might Explain Soft Earnings
Signify N.V.'s ( AMS:LIGHT ) earnings announcement last week didn't impress shareholders. However, our analysis...Analysis Article • Jun 03
Investors Continue Waiting On Sidelines For Signify N.V. (AMS:LIGHT)
When close to half the companies in the Netherlands have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 18x, you may...Analysis Article • May 09
Signify's (AMS:LIGHT) Dividend Will Be Increased To €1.55
Signify N.V.'s ( AMS:LIGHT ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to €1.55 on 3rd of...Analysis Article • May 08
We Discuss Why Signify N.V.'s (AMS:LIGHT) CEO Compensation May Be Closely Reviewed
Key Insights Signify to hold its Annual General Meeting on 14th of May CEO Eric H. Rondolat's total compensation...Analysis Article • May 01
Signify N.V. (AMS:LIGHT) Just Reported First-Quarter Earnings: Have Analysts Changed Their Mind On The Stock?
Signify N.V. ( AMS:LIGHT ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 8.8% to...Analysis Article • Apr 25
Signify's (AMS:LIGHT) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
Signify N.V. ( AMS:LIGHT ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable payment on...Analysis Article • Apr 04
Signify (AMS:LIGHT) Is Increasing Its Dividend To €1.55
Signify N.V.'s ( AMS:LIGHT ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to €1.55 on 3rd of...Analysis Article • Mar 22
Does Signify (AMS:LIGHT) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Feb 22
At €25.09, Is It Time To Put Signify N.V. (AMS:LIGHT) On Your Watch List?
While Signify N.V. ( AMS:LIGHT ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw significant share price movement...Analysis Article • Feb 04
Investors Can Find Comfort In Signify's (AMS:LIGHT) Earnings Quality
Signify N.V.'s ( AMS:LIGHT ) earnings announcement last week didn't impress shareholders. However, our analysis...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Signify 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 | 5,591 | 193 | 1,601 | 229 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 5,765 | 254 | 1,640 | 234 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 5,928 | 311 | 1,670 | 239 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 6,058 | 343 | 1,701 | 247 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 6,123 | 351 | 1,710 | 258 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 6,143 | 328 | 1,715 | 264 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 6,222 | 268 | 1,737 | 278 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 6,333 | 243 | 1,751 | 281 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 6,494 | 222 | 1,778 | 280 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 6,704 | 203 | 1,807 | 284 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 6,948 | 231 | 1,839 | 284 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 7,212 | 257 | 1,879 | 293 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 7,404 | 462 | 1,890 | 298 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 7,514 | 523 | 1,885 | 295 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 7,544 | 606 | 1,883 | 295 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 7,275 | 589 | 1,830 | 286 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 7,049 | 424 | 1,786 | 284 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 6,860 | 397 | 1,755 | 285 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 6,730 | 361 | 1,728 | 284 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 6,815 | 356 | 1,754 | 294 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 6,674 | 354 | 1,734 | 291 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 6,502 | 325 | 1,702 | 286 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 6,374 | 287 | 1,639 | 281 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 6,188 | 275 | 1,573 | 270 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 6,196 | 248 | 1,554 | 268 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 6,247 | 262 | 1,557 | 270 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 6,222 | 285 | 1,565 | 265 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 6,275 | 307 | 1,577 | 269 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 6,335 | 286 | 1,600 | 276 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 6,358 | 263 | 1,621 | 287 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 6,525 | 190 | 1,696 | 306 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 6,614 | 208 | 1,744 | 322 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 6,776 | 251 | 1,802 | 334 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 6,965 | 294 | 1,868 | 342 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 7,007 | 315 | 1,940 | 345 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 7,068 | 257 | 1,989 | 340 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 7,103 | 238 | 2,028 | 338 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 7,115 | 189 | 2,017 | 340 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 7,226 | 163 | 2,005 | 349 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 7,325 | 178 | 1,986 | 362 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 7,440 | 214 | 1,960 | 366 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 7,465 | 226 | 1,984 | 365 |
Quality Earnings: LIGHT has a large one-off loss of €121.0M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 31st March, 2026.
Growing Profit Margin: LIGHT's current net profit margins (3.5%) are lower than last year (5.7%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: LIGHT's earnings have declined by 11.7% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: LIGHT's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: LIGHT had negative earnings growth (-45%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Electrical industry average (24.2%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: LIGHT's Return on Equity (7.3%) 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 | 2026/05/31 09:37 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/29 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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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
Signify N.V. is covered by 25 analysts. 11 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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| Rajesh Patki | Barclays |
| James Winchester | Barclays |
| George Featherstone | Barclays |