AB Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 2/6
AB has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 23.5%, while the Electronic industry saw earnings growing at 23.5% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 13.2% per year. AB's return on equity is 11.5%, and it has net margins of 1%.
Key information
23.5%
Earnings growth rate
23.5%
EPS growth rate
| Electronic Industry Growth | 23.8% |
| Revenue growth rate | 13.2% |
| Return on equity | 11.5% |
| Net Margin | 1.0% |
| Next Earnings Update | 05 Jun 2024 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Here's Why AB (WSE:ABE) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
Oct 03
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, AB (WSE:ABE) Presents An Opportunity
Nov 19Returns Are Gaining Momentum At AB (WSE:ABE)
Oct 20Does AB (WSE:ABE) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Feb 25Is There Now An Opportunity In AB S.A. (WSE:ABE)?
Nov 27If You Like EPS Growth Then Check Out AB (WSE:ABE) Before It's Too Late
Aug 09Is It Too Late To Consider Buying AB S.A. (WSE:ABE)?
Apr 29AB (WSE:ABE) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns
Apr 16If You Like EPS Growth Then Check Out AB (WSE:ABE) Before It's Too Late
Apr 03Three Things You Should Check Before Buying AB S.A. (WSE:ABE) For Its Dividend
Mar 21AB S.A.'s (WSE:ABE) Financials Are Too Obscure To Link With Current Share Price Momentum: What's In Store For the Stock?
Mar 08Is AB (WSE:ABE) A Risky Investment?
Feb 21Investors Who Bought AB (WSE:ABE) Shares A Year Ago Are Now Up 26%
Jan 31
What Is AB S.A.'s (WSE:ABE) Share Price Doing?
Jan 13Here's What To Make Of AB's (WSE:ABE) Returns On Capital
Dec 26Does AB (WSE:ABE) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
Dec 07Is AB (WSE:ABE) A Risky Investment?
Nov 23Revenue & Expenses BreakdownBeta
How AB 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 23 | 15,474 | 155 | 320 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 15,380 | 153 | 315 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 15,220 | 158 | 318 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 15,329 | 161 | 350 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 15,116 | 160 | 349 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 14,259 | 146 | 291 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 14,031 | 151 | 289 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 13,797 | 147 | 304 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 13,454 | 142 | 300 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 13,298 | 130 | 299 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 13,074 | 124 | 293 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 12,605 | 113 | 281 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 11,919 | 100 | 265 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 10,926 | 74 | 262 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 10,207 | 66 | 259 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 9,783 | 63 | 261 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 9,362 | 61 | 267 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 9,084 | 58 | 268 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 8,793 | 58 | 265 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 8,507 | 58 | 247 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 8,436 | 58 | 245 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 8,249 | 60 | 244 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 8,237 | 61 | 242 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 8,433 | 62 | 228 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 8,481 | 65 | 223 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 8,263 | 67 | 223 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 8,278 | 68 | 228 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 8,284 | 69 | 243 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 8,136 | 68 | 244 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 7,923 | 66 | 237 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 7,553 | 65 | 222 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 7,094 | 65 | 202 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 7,080 | 66 | 193 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 6,804 | 66 | 179 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 6,793 | 68 | 176 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 15 | 6,782 | 67 | 180 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 14 | 6,438 | 64 | 169 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 14 | 5,997 | 59 | 167 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 14 | 5,758 | 57 | 161 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 14 | 5,547 | 54 | 147 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 13 | 5,553 | 50 | 151 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 13 | 5,563 | 45 | 136 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 13 | 5,430 | 42 | 139 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: ABE has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: ABE's current net profit margins (1%) are lower than last year (1.1%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: ABE's earnings have grown significantly by 23.5% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: ABE's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: ABE had negative earnings growth (-3.2%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Electronic industry average (-16.3%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: ABE's Return on Equity (11.5%) is considered low.