Sonae SGPS Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 2/6
Sonae SGPS has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 3.4%, while the Consumer Retailing industry saw earnings growing at 7.3% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 11.7% per year. Sonae SGPS's return on equity is 7.8%, and it has net margins of 1.7%.
Key information
3.41%
Earnings growth rate
3.03%
EPS growth rate
| Consumer Retailing Industry Growth | 12.41% |
| Revenue growth rate | 11.65% |
| Return on equity | 7.81% |
| Net Margin | 1.74% |
| Next Earnings Update | 29 Jul 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Analysis Article • May 24
Sonae, SGPS, S.A. (ELI:SON) Just Reported And Analysts Have Been Lifting Their Price Targets
As you might know, Sonae, SGPS, S.A. ( ELI:SON ) recently reported its first-quarter numbers. Results were roughly in...
Narrative Update • May 20
SON: Fair Value Outlook Will Depend On Margins And Dividend Support
Analysts now set their price target for Sonae SGPS at €2.15, up from €2.12. This reflects updated assumptions that combine slightly higher revenue growth expectations with a more modest profit margin profile and a somewhat richer future P/E.
Narrative Update • May 04
SON: Lower Discount Rate And Compressed Future P/E Will Constrain Returns
Analysts have adjusted their price target for Sonae SGPS to reflect revised assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, resulting in a recalibrated view of fair value of around €1.74 per share. Valuation Changes Fair Value: €1.74 per share is unchanged, with the updated fair value estimate remaining closely aligned with the previous figure.Narrative Update • Apr 19
SON: Fair Value Outlook Will Rely On Margins And Modest P/E Shift
Analysts have nudged their price target on Sonae SGPS to €2.12, a minimal adjustment that reflects slightly updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth and profit margin, while keeping the overall valuation view broadly unchanged. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Held steady at €2.12 per share, indicating no change in the central valuation estimate.Narrative Update • Apr 05
SON: Fair Value View Will Depend On Lower P/E And Stable Margins
Analysts now set their price target fair value for Sonae SGPS at €2.12, up from €2.00, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and a revised future P/E of 11.72x compared with the prior 30.83x. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Updated from €2.00 to €2.12, reflecting a modest uplift in the assessed share value.Narrative Update • Mar 18
SON: Richer P/E And Marginally Lower Discount Rate Will Pressure Future Returns
Analysts have revised their price target for Sonae SGPS to €1.74 from €1.59, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that point to a slightly lower discount rate in their models. Valuation Changes Fair Value: revised from €1.59 to €1.74, indicating a slightly higher central estimate for the shares.Narrative Update • Mar 04
SON: Higher Projected P/E Will Likely Limit Long-Term Return Potential
Analysts have raised their price target for Sonae SGPS slightly, from €1.54 to €1.59, citing updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E as the main drivers of the revision. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Updated from €1.54 to €1.59, representing a small upward adjustment in the estimated share valuation.Narrative Update • Feb 18
SON: Steady Fair Value View Will Rely On Stable Margins
Analysts have made a modest adjustment to their price target on Sonae SGPS to €2.00, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E. These changes keep their fair value view broadly in line with prior estimates.Analysis Article • Feb 05
Does Sonae SGPS (ELI:SON) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' It's only natural to consider a company's...Narrative Update • Feb 04
SON: Stable Discount Rate And Margins Will Support Measured Future Upside
Analysts have confirmed their price target on Sonae SGPS at €2.00, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth and profit margins while keeping their fair value view steady in headline terms. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Fair value per share is unchanged at €2.00, so the headline valuation anchor remains steady.Narrative Update • Jan 20
SON: Stable Assumptions Around Discount Rate And Margins Will Support Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target on Sonae SGPS slightly higher to €2.00, reflecting only modest tweaks to their models around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. Valuation Changes Fair Value: The fair value estimate held steady at €2.00 per share, indicating no change in the central valuation point.Narrative Update • Jan 06
SON: Lower Discount Rate And Higher Margin Outlook Will Support Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target for Sonae SGPS from €1.80 to €2.00, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E that they consider better aligned with the company’s current profile. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Updated from €1.80 to €2.00, representing a modest uplift in the assessed equity value per share.Narrative Update • Dec 15
SON: Improved Profitability And Lower Risk Will Support Stable Long-Term Prospects
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Sonae SGPS from €1.47 to €1.54, citing slightly lower discount rates, improved expectations for revenue growth and profit margins, and a leaner future price to earnings multiple. Valuation Changes The fair value estimate has risen slightly from €1.47 to approximately €1.54 per share.Narrative Update • Dec 01
SON: Improved Outlook Will Support Stable Long-Term Prospects Amid Modest Risks
Analysts have raised their price target for Sonae SGPS from €1.43 to €1.47, citing improved revenue growth expectations and a lower discount rate as the key drivers for the positive revision. Valuation Changes The Fair Value estimate has risen slightly from €1.43 to €1.47.Analysis Article • Nov 11
The Market Doesn't Like What It Sees From Sonae, SGPS, S.A.'s (ELI:SON) Earnings Yet
When close to half the companies in Portugal have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 14x, you may consider...Analysis Article • Oct 24
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Sonae, SGPS, S.A. (ELI:SON)?
While Sonae, SGPS, S.A. ( ELI:SON ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a decent share price growth...Analysis Article • Oct 06
Here's Why Sonae SGPS (ELI:SON) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
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 • Jul 21
Is Sonae, SGPS, S.A. (ELI:SON) Potentially Undervalued?
While Sonae, SGPS, S.A. ( ELI:SON ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention from...Analysis Article • Jul 01
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Sonae, SGPS, S.A. (ELI:SON)
Key Insights The projected fair value for Sonae SGPS is €1.18 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Sonae SGPS...Analysis Article • Apr 24
Shareholders May Not Be So Generous With Sonae, SGPS, S.A.'s (ELI:SON) CEO Compensation And Here's Why
Key Insights Sonae SGPS' Annual General Meeting to take place on 30th of April CEO Maria Claudia de Azevedo's total...
New Narrative • Feb 17
Musti And Druni Acquisitions Will Expand Market Presence, But Integration Risks Persist
Sonae's acquisitions and strategic expansions in various sectors are set to boost revenue growth, profitability, and competitive advantage in European markets.Analysis Article • Feb 11
We Think Sonae SGPS (ELI:SON) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Jan 11
What Does Sonae, SGPS, S.A.'s (ELI:SON) Share Price Indicate?
While Sonae, SGPS, S.A. ( ELI:SON ) might not have the largest market cap around , it maintained its current share...Analysis Article • Dec 08
Statutory Profit Doesn't Reflect How Good Sonae SGPS' (ELI:SON) Earnings Are
The subdued stock price reaction suggests that Sonae, SGPS, S.A.'s ( ELI:SON ) strong earnings didn't offer any...Analysis Article • Oct 25
Is Sonae SGPS (ELI:SON) A Risky Investment?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • May 05
Sonae SGPS (ELI:SON) Is Increasing Its Dividend To €0.0564
Sonae, SGPS, S.A. ( ELI:SON ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 16th of May to...Analysis Article • Apr 16
Solid Earnings Reflect Sonae SGPS' (ELI:SON) Strength As A Business
Sonae, SGPS, S.A. ( ELI:SON ) just reported healthy earnings but the stock price didn't move much. Our analysis...Analysis Article • Nov 04
Are Investors Undervaluing Sonae, SGPS, S.A. (ELI:SON) By 48%?
Key Insights Sonae SGPS' estimated fair value is €1.86 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Sonae SGPS is...Analysis Article • Sep 22
What Does Sonae, SGPS, S.A.'s (ELI:SON) Share Price Indicate?
While Sonae, SGPS, S.A. ( ELI:SON ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it saw significant share...Analysis Article • Jul 22
Sonae SGPS (ELI:SON) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
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 • Jun 24
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Sonae, SGPS, S.A. (ELI:SON)?
Sonae, SGPS, S.A. ( ELI:SON ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw significant share price movement during...Analysis Article • May 05
Sonae SGPS (ELI:SON) Is Increasing Its Dividend To €0.0537
The board of Sonae, SGPS, S.A. ( ELI:SON ) has announced that the dividend on 16th of May will be increased to €0.0537...Analysis Article • Apr 22
Sonae, SGPS, S.A.'s (ELI:SON) CEO Will Probably Have Their Compensation Approved By Shareholders
Key Insights Sonae SGPS will host its Annual General Meeting on 28th of April Salary of €514.8k is part of CEO Maria...Analysis Article • Apr 13
Sonae, SGPS, S.A. (ELI:SON) Shares Could Be 25% Above Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights Sonae SGPS' estimated fair value is €0.81 based on Dividend Discount Model Sonae SGPS is estimated to be...Analysis Article • Mar 20
Sonae SGPS (ELI:SON) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' When we think about how risky a company...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Sonae SGPS 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 | 11,653 | 203 | 1,735 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 11,471 | 199 | 1,735 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 11,253 | 277 | 1,702 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 11,049 | 252 | 1,685 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 10,564 | 241 | 1,618 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 10,082 | 223 | 1,549 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 9,466 | 372 | 1,432 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 8,961 | 370 | 1,363 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 8,711 | 367 | 1,326 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 8,506 | 370 | 1,294 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 8,354 | 226 | 1,235 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 8,214 | 246 | 1,211 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 8,045 | 270 | 1,177 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 7,834 | 290 | 1,143 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 7,611 | 318 | 1,078 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 7,352 | 286 | 1,058 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 7,182 | 277 | 1,035 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 7,124 | 233 | 1,019 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 6,973 | 194 | 1,019 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 6,947 | 207 | 1,010 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 6,854 | 127 | 999 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 6,778 | 67 | 1,007 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 6,707 | 77 | 1,013 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 6,602 | 40 | 1,015 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 6,532 | 81 | 1,024 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 6,469 | 153 | 1,016 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 6,384 | 183 | 986 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 6,206 | 174 | 959 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 6,061 | 218 | 924 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 5,927 | 212 | 904 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 5,764 | 145 | 1,008 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 5,678 | 178 | 1,003 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 5,633 | 167 | 1,003 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 5,548 | 171 | 989 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 5,648 | 208 | 1,000 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 5,810 | 208 | 1,003 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 5,910 | 199 | 995 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 5,985 | 217 | 991 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 5,855 | 168 | 947 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 5,714 | 154 | 929 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 5,708 | 185 | 925 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 5,616 | 175 | 917 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 5,582 | 191 | 908 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 5,549 | 188 | 909 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: SON has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: SON's current net profit margins (1.7%) are lower than last year (2.3%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: SON's earnings have grown by 3.4% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: SON's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: SON had negative earnings growth (-15.8%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Consumer Retailing industry average (2.8%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: SON's Return on Equity (7.8%) 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 | 2026/05/26 17:51 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/26 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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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
Sonae, SGPS, S.A. is covered by 13 analysts. 4 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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| Jesús Gómez Dominguez | Banco Santander |
| Timothy Attenborough | Banco Santander |
| Matthew Clements | Barclays |