PostNL Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 0/6
PostNL's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -19.3%, while the Logistics industry saw earnings growing at 8.9% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 1.2% per year.
Key information
-19.27%
Earnings growth rate
-18.94%
EPS growth rate
| Logistics Industry Growth | 20.75% |
| Revenue growth rate | -1.23% |
| Return on equity | -10.11% |
| Net Margin | -0.51% |
| Next Earnings Update | 03 Aug 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 16
PNL: Fair Value View Will Persist As Discount Assumptions Slightly Adjust
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for PostNL slightly higher to €1.02 from about €1.01, aligning with a recent rise in the consensus price target to €0.85 from €0.80 as they factor in updated discount rate and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight that the higher fair value estimate of €1.02 and the raised price target of €0.85 suggest some renewed confidence in execution, even if expectations remain measured.Narrative Update • Apr 01
PNL: Fair Value View Will Persist As Discount Assumptions Slightly Soften
Analysts have nudged their PostNL price target up from €0.80 to €0.85, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E estimates. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the move to a €0.85 target as better aligning the valuation with their latest assumptions on discount rates, revenue, margins and future P/E levels.Narrative Update • Mar 18
PNL: Fair Value View Will Persist As Risk Profile Moderately Eases
Analysts have raised their price target for PostNL from €0.80 to €0.85, reflecting updated views on the stock's risk profile and earnings outlook, while maintaining a cautious overall stance. Analyst Commentary Analysts have adjusted their view on PostNL by setting a price target of €0.85, compared with the earlier figure of €0.80, while keeping an Underweight stance on the shares.Narrative Update • Mar 03
PNL: Fair Value Outlook Will Persist As Margin And P/E Assumptions Tighten
Analysts have slightly raised their price target on PostNL, with the average moving from around €0.80 to roughly €0.85. They attribute this change to updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rates and future P/E expectations.Narrative Update • Jan 05
PNL: Fair Value Will Stay Unchanged While Earnings Multiple Risk Persists
Analysts have trimmed their price target on PostNL to €1.01. The updated view is largely tied to a slightly lower discount rate and a small adjustment to the assumed future P/E multiple, while revenue growth and profit margin expectations are kept broadly unchanged.Narrative Update • Dec 14
PNL: Fair Value Will Remain Steady Amid Slightly Lower Perceived Risk
Narrative Update on PostNL Price Target Analysts have maintained their PostNL price target at €1.01, with only marginal tweaks to the discount rate and valuation inputs reflecting a slightly more constructive view on risk, while leaving the overall fair value assessment unchanged. Valuation Changes Fair Value: unchanged at €1.01 per share, indicating no revision to the central valuation outcome.Narrative Update • Nov 27
PNL: Fair Value Estimate Will Remain Stable Despite Slight Forecast Adjustments
Analysts have moderately lowered their price target for PostNL by €0.01, citing slight adjustments in growth and profitability forecasts as primary factors for the revision. What's in the News PostNL recently held an Analyst/Investor Day and provided updates on company strategy and performance (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Oct 18
E-commerce Expansion And Automation Will Boost Parcel Efficiency
Narrative Update on PostNL Price Target Analysts have maintained their price target for PostNL at €1.01 because minor adjustments in the discount rate and projected financial metrics did not warrant a change in valuation. What's in the News PostNL recently held an Analyst/Investor Day, providing updates to stakeholders on the company's performance and strategy (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Oct 03
E-commerce Expansion And Automation Will Boost Parcel Efficiency
Analysts have raised their price target for PostNL from €0.97 to €1.01, citing improved revenue growth expectations and a slightly reduced discount rate as key drivers for the update. What's in the News PostNL recently held an Analyst/Investor Day.Analysis Article • Jul 25
Is PostNL (AMS:PNL) Using Too Much Debt?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • May 07
Market Participants Recognise PostNL N.V.'s (AMS:PNL) Earnings
When close to half the companies in the Netherlands have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 18x, you may...Analysis Article • Apr 08
We Think PostNL N.V.'s (AMS:PNL) CEO Compensation Package Needs To Be Put Under A Microscope
Key Insights PostNL will host its Annual General Meeting on 15th of April CEO Herna Verhagen's total compensation...Analysis Article • Mar 03
Some Investors May Be Willing To Look Past PostNL's (AMS:PNL) Soft Earnings
Shareholders appeared unconcerned with PostNL N.V.'s ( AMS:PNL ) lackluster earnings report last week. We did some...
New Narrative • Jan 25
International Expansion And Parcel Lockers Will Strengthen Future E-Commerce Operations
Strategic expansion in e-commerce and parcel lockers supports revenue growth, leveraging strong free cash flow for dividends and investor confidence.Analysis Article • Nov 07
PostNL N.V. (AMS:PNL) Just Released Its Third-Quarter Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Estimates
Shareholders might have noticed that PostNL N.V. ( AMS:PNL ) filed its quarterly result this time last week. The early...Analysis Article • Aug 12
PostNL's (AMS:PNL) Earnings Offer More Than Meets The Eye
Despite posting healthy earnings, PostNL N.V.'s ( AMS:PNL ) stock has been quite weak. Our analysis suggests that there...Analysis Article • Apr 10
We Think Shareholders May Want To Consider A Review Of PostNL N.V.'s (AMS:PNL) CEO Compensation Package
Key Insights PostNL's Annual General Meeting to take place on 16th of April Salary of €696.6k is part of CEO Herna...Analysis Article • Feb 17
Is PostNL (AMS:PNL) A Risky Investment?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Sep 23
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of PostNL N.V. (AMS:PNL)
Key Insights PostNL's estimated fair value is €1.98 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity PostNL's €2.09 share...Analysis Article • Sep 02
Is PostNL (AMS:PNL) Using Debt Sensibly?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Jul 13
Why PostNL N.V. (AMS:PNL) Could Be Worth Watching
PostNL N.V. ( AMS:PNL ), might not be a large cap stock, but it led the ENXTAM gainers with a relatively large price...Analysis Article • Jun 16
PostNL N.V. (AMS:PNL) Shares Could Be 41% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights PostNL's estimated fair value is €2.71 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price of...Analysis Article • Jan 26
These 4 Measures Indicate That PostNL (AMS:PNL) Is Using Debt Extensively
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Nov 09
Is It Time To Consider Buying PostNL N.V. (AMS:PNL)?
PostNL N.V. ( AMS:PNL ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a decent share price growth in the teens level on...Analysis Article • Oct 23
Is PostNL (AMS:PNL) A Risky Investment?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Sep 07
A Look At The Fair Value Of PostNL N.V. (AMS:PNL)
In this article we are going to estimate the intrinsic value of PostNL N.V. ( AMS:PNL ) by taking the forecast future...Analysis Article • Aug 04
Should You Think About Buying PostNL N.V. (AMS:PNL) Now?
PostNL N.V. ( AMS:PNL ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10...Analysis Article • Jul 20
Does PostNL (AMS:PNL) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • May 26
An Intrinsic Calculation For PostNL N.V. (AMS:PNL) Suggests It's 29% Undervalued
How far off is PostNL N.V. ( AMS:PNL ) from its intrinsic value? Using the most recent financial data, we'll take a...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How PostNL 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 Dec 25 | 3,324 | -17 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 Sep 25 | 3,286 | -16 | 0 | 0 |
| 28 Jun 25 | 3,280 | -16 | 0 | 0 |
| 29 Mar 25 | 3,269 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 3,252 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 28 Sep 24 | 3,205 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 29 Jun 24 | 3,171 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Mar 24 | 3,147 | 31 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 3,165 | 54 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 3,160 | -974 | 0 | 0 |
| 01 Jul 23 | 3,147 | -985 | 0 | 0 |
| 01 Apr 23 | 3,122 | -995 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 3,145 | -982 | 0 | 0 |
| 01 Oct 22 | 3,198 | 59 | 0 | 0 |
| 02 Jul 22 | 3,218 | 92 | 0 | 0 |
| 02 Apr 22 | 3,310 | 132 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 3,466 | 228 | 0 | 0 |
| 02 Oct 21 | 3,552 | 320 | 0 | 0 |
| 03 Jul 21 | 3,565 | 334 | 0 | 0 |
| 03 Apr 21 | 3,516 | 326 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 3,255 | 213 | 0 | 0 |
| 26 Sep 20 | 3,075 | 75 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 Jun 20 | 2,969 | 65 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 2,861 | 52 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 2,844 | 72 | 0 | 0 |
| 28 Sep 19 | 2,795 | 129 | 0 | 0 |
| 29 Jun 19 | 2,797 | 135 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 2,782 | 119 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 2,772 | 127 | 0 | 0 |
| 29 Sep 18 | 2,760 | 123 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 2,752 | 129 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 2,529 | 161 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 2,725 | 179 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 2,898 | 191 | 0 | 0 |
| 01 Jul 17 | 3,038 | 157 | 0 | 0 |
| 01 Apr 17 | 3,419 | 281 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 3,413 | 279 | 0 | 0 |
| 01 Oct 16 | 3,465 | 285 | 0 | 0 |
| 02 Jul 16 | 3,475 | 313 | 0 | 0 |
| 02 Apr 16 | 3,475 | 187 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 3,461 | 183 | 0 | 0 |
| 26 Sep 15 | 3,451 | 208 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 Jun 15 | 3,463 | 201 | 0 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: PNL is currently unprofitable.
Growing Profit Margin: PNL is currently unprofitable.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: PNL is unprofitable, and losses have increased over the past 5 years at a rate of 19.3% per year.
Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare PNL's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable
Earnings vs Industry: PNL is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Logistics industry (-4.9%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: PNL has a negative Return on Equity (-10.11%), as it is currently unprofitable.
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 | 2026/05/29 17:31 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/29 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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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
PostNL N.V. is covered by 26 analysts. 5 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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| Susanna Invernizzi | Barclays |
| Marco Limite | Barclays |
| William Fitzalan Howard | Berenberg |