Karnov Group Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 6/6
Karnov Group has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 55.4%, while the Interactive Media and Services industry saw earnings growing at 27% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 26.4% per year. Karnov Group's return on equity is 35.6%, and it has net margins of 36.7%.
Key information
55.37%
Earnings growth rate
53.09%
EPS growth rate
| Interactive Media and Services Industry Growth | 32.56% |
| Revenue growth rate | 26.40% |
| Return on equity | 35.64% |
| Net Margin | 36.67% |
| Next Earnings Update | 20 Aug 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Slow AI Adoption And Margin Pressure Will Test Legal Content Strength Over Time
Catalysts About Karnov Group Karnov Group provides subscription based legal information and AI supported workflow tools to legal professionals in European civil law markets. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Earnings Update: Karnov Group AB (publ) (STO:KAR) Just Reported Its First-Quarter Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Forecasts
Investors in Karnov Group AB (publ) ( STO:KAR ) had a good week, as its shares rose 7.6% to close at kr72.00 following...
KAR: Expanded Share Buybacks Will Support Future AI Legal Upside
Analysts have kept their SEK 103.33 price target for Karnov Group broadly unchanged, reflecting small adjustments to assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that largely offset one another in their updated models. What's in the News On March 25, 2026, Karnov Group increased its equity buyback authorization to SEK 750 million, updating the terms of its existing share repurchase framework (Key Developments).KAR: Expanded Share Buybacks Will Support Future AI Legal Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target for Karnov Group slightly, reflecting small adjustments to inputs such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and assumed future P/E, while keeping the fair value estimate unchanged at SEK 103.33. What's in the News Karnov Group increased its equity buyback authorization to SEK 750 million on March 25, 2026, expanding the size of its existing share repurchase framework (Key Developments).KAR: Share Repurchases Will Support Future AI Legal Upside
Analysts have kept their SEK price target for Karnov Group broadly in line with previous levels, making small adjustments based on slightly updated assumptions for the discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiple. What's in the News Karnov Group increased its equity buyback authorization to SEK 750 million on March 25, 2026, adjusting the scope of its existing repurchase framework (company announcement).KAR: Share Repurchases And Capital Structure Will Support Future AI Legal Upside
Analysts have kept their SEK fair value estimate for Karnov Group broadly unchanged, with only marginal tweaks to assumptions such as the discount rate and future P/E. Together, these adjustments leave their overall price target effectively stable.KAR: Share Repurchases And Capital Structure Shift Will Support AI Legal Upside
Analysts have reduced their SEK 115 price target on Karnov Group to around SEK 103, citing updated assumptions that combine slightly lower profit margin expectations with revised views on growth and valuation multiples. What's in the News Karnov Group has called a special shareholders meeting for January 8, 2026, in Stockholm to vote on authorizing the board to acquire and transfer ordinary shares of series A in the company (Key Developments).
AI Adoption And Proprietary Content Will Define A Stronger Future Trajectory
Catalysts About Karnov Group Karnov Group provides content driven legal information and AI supported workflow solutions for legal and public sector professionals across Europe. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?KAR: Share Repurchases Will Support AI Legal Expansion Upside
The updated analyst price target for Karnov Group has shifted from SEK129 to SEK115, as analysts now apply a slightly higher discount rate, assume more modest revenue growth and profit margins, and use a higher future P/E multiple in their valuation work. What's in the News Karnov Group AB started a share repurchase program on January 12, 2026, with authorization to buy back up to 5,393,807 series A shares.KAR: AI Legal Expansion Will Drive Upside With European Rollout Ahead
Analysts have raised their price target for Karnov Group from €123.67 to €129.00, citing adjusted growth and profitability forecasts in their latest evaluation. What's in the News Karnov Group has launched the next generation of KAILA, its AI-based legal research solution.Adoption Of AI Solutions By Law Firms In Denmark And Sweden Will Expand Product Value And Customer Base
The upward revision in Karnov Group's price target reflects improvements in both revenue growth forecasts and net profit margin, resulting in a new consensus target of SEK123.67. Valuation Changes Summary of Valuation Changes for Karnov Group The Consensus Analyst Price Target has risen from SEK115.67 to SEK123.67.
New AI-supported Legal Services Will Launch Across All Markets To Deliver Greater Customer Value
Expansion of AI-supported services and new products is anticipated to enhance customer value and boost subscription-based sales, driving revenue growth.Subdued Growth No Barrier To Karnov Group AB (publ) (STO:KAR) With Shares Advancing 31%
Despite an already strong run, Karnov Group AB (publ) ( STO:KAR ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 31% in...Here's Why Karnov Group AB (publ)'s (STO:KAR) CEO Compensation Is The Least Of Shareholders' Concerns
Key Insights Karnov Group's Annual General Meeting to take place on 8th of May Salary of kr12.3m is part of CEO Pontus...There's Reason For Concern Over Karnov Group AB (publ)'s (STO:KAR) Price
When close to half the companies in the Interactive Media and Services industry in Sweden have price-to-sales ratios...Is There An Opportunity With Karnov Group AB (publ)'s (STO:KAR) 40% Undervaluation?
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Karnov Group fair value estimate is kr87.98 Karnov Group's...Karnov Group (STO:KAR) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Karnov Group 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 | 2,597 | 952 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 2,641 | 971 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 2,667 | 119 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 2,660 | 63 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 2,634 | 56 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 2,593 | -33 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 2,536 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 2,508 | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 2,493 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 2,475 | 38 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 2,209 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 1,853 | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 1,472 | 54 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 1,114 | 60 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 966 | 74 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 925 | 48 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 899 | 69 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 878 | 85 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 846 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 816 | 104 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 793 | 111 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 771 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 772 | 91 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 769 | 96 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 764 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 757 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 747 | -21 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 733 | -48 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 726 | -22 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 715 | -51 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 452 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: KAR has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: KAR's current net profit margins (36.7%) are higher than last year (2.1%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: KAR's earnings have grown significantly by 55.4% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: KAR's earnings growth over the past year (1600.2%) exceeds its 5-year average (55.4% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: KAR earnings growth over the past year (1600.2%) exceeded the Interactive Media and Services industry 5.1%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: KAR's Return on Equity (35.6%) 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 | 2026/06/03 10:45 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/03 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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Analyst Sources
Karnov Group AB (publ) is covered by 3 analysts. 3 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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| Simon Jonsson | Berenberg |
| Mikael Laséen | DNB Carnegie |
| Thomas Nilsson | Nordea Markets |