Prosus Past Earnings Performance
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Prosus's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -6.7%, while the Multiline Retail industry saw earnings growing at 4.7% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 8.1% per year. Prosus's return on equity is 21.6%, and it has net margins of 120%.
Key information
-6.68%
Earnings growth rate
32.19%
EPS growth rate
| Multiline Retail Industry Growth | 6.54% |
| Revenue growth rate | 8.14% |
| Return on equity | 21.65% |
| Net Margin | 120.03% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 30
PRX: Future Returns Will Depend On Narrowing The Asset Value Discount
The analyst price target for Prosus has been reduced by roughly €3 to €41.27, as analysts factor in more moderate assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins while still applying a higher future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Prosus shows a cluster of reduced price targets, which signals that several bearish analysts are building in more conservative assumptions for valuation and execution.Narrative Update • Jun 16
PRX: Future Upside Will Hinge On Narrowing The Net Asset Value Discount
Analysts have trimmed the Prosus fair value estimate from €51.00 to about €44.59, reflecting lower P/E assumptions and updated views on the company’s ability to close its discount to net asset value, despite mixed price target revisions across firms. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a mix of views on Prosus, with several price target cuts and one fresh initiation at a more cautious level.Narrative Update • Jun 01
PRX: Future Upside Will Depend On Delivering Against Recalibrated Expectations
Narrative update on Prosus Analysts have trimmed their average price targets on Prosus by several euros, with recent cuts such as €74 to €73 and €74 to €57. These changes reflect updated views on growth, profitability and future P/E assumptions, even as fair value in this framework holds steady at €51.00.Narrative Update • May 09
PRX: Future Repricing Hinges On Execution After Mixed Broker Signals
Analysts now value Prosus shares at €51.0. The updated price target reflects a modestly higher assumed revenue growth rate, offset by a slightly higher discount rate and a marginally lower profit margin and P/E outlook following recent mixed broker research. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Prosus highlights a mix of optimism and caution, with the latest €51.0 valuation sitting against a backdrop of both upward and downward adjustments.Narrative Update • Apr 24
PRX: Higher P/E And Margin Reset Will Drive Future Repricing
Analysts have nudged their average price target on Prosus to €51.0. This reflects a slightly higher assumed discount rate and P/E, along with more moderate long term profit margin expectations after mixed target revisions from recent research. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Prosus mixes one upgrade with a more cautious reset of expectations, leaving the average price target at €51.0 and highlighting a balance between potential upside and execution risk.Narrative Update • Apr 10
PRX: Revised Margins And P/E Reset Will Support Future Bullish Repricing
Narrative Update on Prosus The analyst price target for Prosus has been revised to €51. Analysts point to updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and a lower future P/E multiple as key reasons for the change.Narrative Update • Mar 27
PRX: Higher Discount Rate And Mixed Research Will Still Support Bullish Repricing
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Prosus from €54.00 to €51.00, reflecting updated assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E after recent mixed research that included a Morgan Stanley upgrade and a €5 price target cut at JPMorgan. Analyst Commentary The recent research mix on Prosus, including a price target cut to €51.00 and an upgrade at Morgan Stanley, highlights how divided the Street is on the stock.Narrative Update • Mar 11
PRX: Steady Fair Value And Rich Margins Will Support Bullish Repricing
Analysts now keep their Prosus price target steady at €54.00, with the unchanged view supported by slightly adjusted assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that broadly balance each other out. Valuation Changes Fair Value: €54.00 remains unchanged, so the headline valuation anchor is steady.
Narrative Update • Feb 25
PRX: Higher Profitability Assumptions Will Support A Narrower Holding Discount
Analysts have trimmed their Prosus price target slightly from €80.00 to about €79.99, reflecting updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. These changes keep the valuation broadly in line with prior expectations.Narrative Update • Feb 10
PRX: Higher Future P/E Assumptions Will Drive Bullish Repricing
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Prosus to €54.00 from €46.69, reflecting recent upward revisions to Street price targets, including moves to €74.00 and €69.00, along with updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. Analyst Commentary The recent fair value lift to €54.00 sits against a backdrop of mixed Street commentary.Narrative Update • Jan 27
PRX: Buybacks And Cash Returns Will Narrow The Holding Discount
Analysts have recently nudged their price targets for Prosus higher, with one moving to €74 from €69, another adjusting to €69 from €68.50, and a third changing to €72 from €75. These revisions reflect updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Jan 11
PRX: Tencent Cash Returns And Buybacks Will Narrow The Holding Discount
Analysts have modestly lifted their price targets on Prosus, with recent moves from €68.50 to €69, from €69 to €74, and a change from €75 to €72. These adjustments reflect updated views on the company’s growth profile, discount rate and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Dec 26
PRX: Rising Earnings Visibility Will Narrow The Discount Through Tencent-Driven Cash Returns
Analysts have nudged their price target on Prosus higher to EUR 74 from EUR 69, reflecting slightly faster expected revenue growth and resilient long term profitability, despite a modest uptick in the assumed discount rate. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have highlighted a constructive backdrop for Prosus, pointing to a series of upward price target revisions that signal growing confidence in both execution and earnings resilience.Narrative Update • Dec 12
PRX: Rising Earnings Visibility Will Narrow The Discount To Underlying Assets
The Prosus analyst fair value estimate has been raised from EUR 70 to EUR 80 as analysts highlight stronger revenue growth expectations and a modest re rating of future earnings multiples, despite slightly higher discount rates and some normalization in profit margins. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have recently adjusted their models to reflect a more constructive outlook on Prosus, with a series of upward price target revisions suggesting growing confidence in both the company’s earnings trajectory and balance sheet strength.
Narrative Update • Oct 29
AI Investments And Ecosystem Leverage Will Strengthen Future Operations
Analysts have increased their price target for Prosus from €60.53 to €63.25. They cite improving revenue growth projections and a slight decrease in the discount rate as key factors in their updated valuation.
New Narrative • Mar 02
AI Investments And Ecosystem Leverage Will Strengthen Future Operations
Leveraging ecosystem synergies and AI investments will drive operational efficiencies, potentially boosting revenue and net margins.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Prosus 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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| 31 Mar 26 | 9,705 | 11,649 | 4,203 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 6,830 | 13,446 | 2,845 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 6,500 | 12,971 | 2,654 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 6,170 | 12,495 | 2,463 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 5,874 | 7,964 | 2,446 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 5,671 | 7,420 | 2,417 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 5,467 | 6,876 | 2,388 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 5,427 | 8,877 | 2,368 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 5,234 | 10,852 | 2,296 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 5,091 | 10,329 | 2,160 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 4,947 | 9,805 | 2,023 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 4,736 | 5,439 | 1,793 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 4,978 | 12,060 | 1,973 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 5,220 | 18,680 | 2,152 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 6,125 | 19,436 | 2,736 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 5,696 | 20,232 | 2,880 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 5,406 | 13,841 | 2,747 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 5,116 | 7,449 | 2,614 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 4,601 | 5,869 | 2,246 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 4,086 | 4,289 | 1,877 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 3,740 | 3,847 | 1,834 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 3,330 | 3,771 | 1,762 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 3,096 | 3,547 | 1,691 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 2,861 | 3,323 | 1,620 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 2,742 | 4,657 | 1,503 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 2,655 | 4,319 | 1,437 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 2,303 | 11,485 | 1,507 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 1,835 | 544 | 1,492 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: PRX has a large one-off gain of $5.0B impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 31st March, 2026.
Growing Profit Margin: PRX's current net profit margins are lower than last year .
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: PRX's earnings have declined by 6.7% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: PRX's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: PRX had negative earnings growth (-6.8%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Multiline Retail industry average (23%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: PRX's Return on Equity (21.6%) is considered high.
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 | 2026/07/01 17:31 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Prosus N.V. is covered by 20 analysts. 16 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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| Jonathan Bradley | Absa Bank Limited |
| Michael de Nobrega | Avior Capital Markets |
| Alvaro del Pozo Maroto | Banco de Sabadell. S.A. |