Agora Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 3/6
Agora has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 31.3%, while the Software industry saw earnings growing at 21% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 2.9% per year. Agora's return on equity is 1.7%, and it has net margins of 6.8%.
Key information
31.32%
Earnings growth rate
35.94%
EPS growth rate
| Software Industry Growth | 17.33% |
| Revenue growth rate | -2.90% |
| Return on equity | 1.69% |
| Net Margin | 6.75% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Dec 2025 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Feb 25
Agora: How The Company Is Solving The AI Voice Latency Problem
Summary Agora is transitioning from audio/video services to a leading Conversational AI Infrastructure provider, leveraging its proprietary SD-RTN network and AI Engine 2.0. API achieved its fourth consecutive quarter of revenue growth, posting $35.4 million in Q3 with 12% YoY growth and a return to net profitability. Significant restructuring improved operational efficiency, reducing R&D to 39% of revenue and administrative expenses by half, while maintaining $374 million in liquidity. API trades at a 50% discount to fair value by sum-of-parts analysis; global segment growth and reduced China exposure are key catalysts for revaluation. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Feb 23
API: AI Collaboration Infrastructure Will Drive Further Upside Potential
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Agora to $6.70, reflecting updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. These revisions keep their fair value view broadly in line with prior estimates.Narrative Update • Feb 08
API: Buybacks And AI Collaboration Wins Will Support Further Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target on Agora slightly higher, now framing it around a fair value of US$6.70 as they factor in modestly improved assumptions on revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E multiples. What's in the News Agnes AI has selected Agora Chat to power its new AI Group Chat and multi-agent collaboration system, using Agora's ultra low latency SDRTN messaging across multiple regions including Southeast Asia and Latin America (Client announcement).Narrative Update • Jan 24
API: Buybacks And AI Collaboration Wins Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Agora to US$6.70, reflecting updated assumptions about the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Agnes AI selected Agora Chat to power its new AI Group Chat and multi-agent collaboration system, using Agora's ultra low latency SDRTN for real-time teamwork across multiple regions including Southeast Asia and Latin America (Client Announcements).Narrative Update • Jan 10
API: Buybacks And AI Client Wins Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Agora to reflect an updated fair value of US$6.70. The change is tied to revised assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate and future P/E expectations.Analysis Article • Apr 08
Benign Growth For Agora, Inc. (NASDAQ:API) Underpins Stock's 41% Plummet
Agora, Inc. ( NASDAQ:API ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 41% after a relatively good period beforehand...
New Narrative • Mar 28
Generative AI And TEN Will Shape Future Markets
Generative AI presents a key opportunity for Agora, enhancing real-time engagement technology and potential revenue through voice-based AI interactions.Analysis Article • Feb 28
Earnings Update: Here's Why Analysts Just Lifted Their Agora, Inc. (NASDAQ:API) Price Target To US$6.05
It's shaping up to be a tough period for Agora, Inc. ( NASDAQ:API ), which a week ago released some disappointing...Analysis Article • Feb 22
Improved Revenues Required Before Agora, Inc. (NASDAQ:API) Stock's 35% Jump Looks Justified
The Agora, Inc. ( NASDAQ:API ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an excellent gain of 35...Analysis Article • Jan 05
Benign Growth For Agora, Inc. (NASDAQ:API) Underpins Stock's 28% Plummet
The Agora, Inc. ( NASDAQ:API ) share price has softened a substantial 28% over the previous 30 days, handing back much...Analysis Article • Dec 26
Agora, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:API) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 73% Above Its Share Price
Key Insights Agora's estimated fair value is US$7.55 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Agora's US$4.36 share...Analysis Article • Nov 21
Agora, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:API) Shares Bounce 53% But Its Business Still Trails The Industry
Despite an already strong run, Agora, Inc. ( NASDAQ:API ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 53% in the last...Analysis Article • Oct 07
Agora, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:API) Shares Bounce 148% But Its Business Still Trails The Industry
Agora, Inc. ( NASDAQ:API ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 148% after a shaky period beforehand. The...Seeking Alpha • Oct 02
Agora Fundamentals Remain Problematic Despite Stock Spike
Summary Agora stock spiked despite no news and poor 1H 2024 financial results. The company provides real-time internet APIs primarily in Asia, facing competition from Twilio, Vonage, Zoom, Microsoft, and Google. API's financials show declining revenue, negative operating income with no continued progress toward breakeven, and substantial free cash outflow. Agora's fundamental performance remains weak with net revenue churn. My outlook remains a Sell on API stock due to poor fundamentals. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Sep 27
Does Agora (NASDAQ:API) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Aug 07
Revenues Working Against Agora, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:API) Share Price
Agora, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:API ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.5x might make it look like a strong buy right now...Seeking Alpha • Jul 27
Agora: Strong Balance Sheet And Reduced Cash Burn Provides Downside Protection
Summary Shares currently trade at a significant discount to the company’s net cash. The company’s international business shows solid growth, while its China business continues to struggle. Cash burn has continued to improve, but reaching profitability will depend on revenue growth accelerating in upcoming quarters. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • May 08
Is Agora (NASDAQ:API) Using Debt In A Risky Way?
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 • Feb 28
Agora, Inc. (NASDAQ:API) Looks Inexpensive But Perhaps Not Attractive Enough
With a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 2.4x Agora, Inc. ( NASDAQ:API ) may be sending bullish signals at the moment...Seeking Alpha • Feb 28
News Wrap: Agora Posts First Non-GAAP Profit In More Than Three Years
Summary Agora, a real-time engagement technology provider, on Monday reported its first quarterly adjusted profit in more than three years. Agora’s revenue fell 10.2% year-on-year in the quarter to $36 million, moderating from a 14.6% revenue decline in the previous quarter. Under the company’s $200 million share repurchase program, Agora returned approximately $104.3 million to shareholders and reduced its share count by more than 18%. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Nov 09
We're Keeping An Eye On Agora's (NASDAQ:API) Cash Burn Rate
Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...Analysis Article • Jun 14
Agora, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:API) Share Price Is Matching Sentiment Around Its Revenues
You may think that with a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 2.2x Agora, Inc. ( NASDAQ:API ) is definitely a stock...Analysis Article • Apr 12
We're Keeping An Eye On Agora's (NASDAQ:API) Cash Burn Rate
There's no doubt that money can be made by owning shares of unprofitable businesses. For example, biotech and mining...Analysis Article • Mar 03
Agora, Inc. (NASDAQ:API) Annual Results Just Came Out: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year
It's been a mediocre week for Agora, Inc. ( NASDAQ:API ) shareholders, with the stock dropping 15% to US$3.22 in the...Analysis Article • Feb 15
Estimating The Fair Value Of Agora, Inc. (NASDAQ:API)
Today we will run through one way of estimating the intrinsic value of Agora, Inc. ( NASDAQ:API ) by estimating the...Analysis Article • Nov 05
Will Agora (NASDAQ:API) Spend Its Cash Wisely?
Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...Seeking Alpha • Sep 07
Agora announces management share purchase plan; appoints new Chief Technology Officer
Agora's (NASDAQ:API) founder, chairman and CEO Mr. Tony Zhao intends to use his personal funds to purchase up to an aggregate of $30M of the company’s ADSs or Class A ordinary shares for the next 12 months. The company has repurchased $19.8M of its ADSs as of June 30, 2022 under the previously announced $200M share repurchase program. Additionally the company announced the appointment of Sheng (Shawn) Zhong as its Chief Technology Officer, effective immediately. He has served as the company’s Chief Scientist since January 2018 and with his additional role as Chief Technology Officer will be responsible for managing the company’s global research and development organization and strengthening Agora’s technology leadership. Shares +1.3% premarketRevenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Agora 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 | 141 | 10 | 49 | 55 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 137 | 5 | 50 | 57 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 134 | -22 | 55 | 72 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 134 | -33 | 57 | 76 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 133 | -43 | 60 | 80 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 135 | -45 | 61 | 82 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 138 | -44 | 61 | 73 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 138 | -80 | 65 | 75 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 142 | -87 | 69 | 78 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 146 | -120 | 75 | 83 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 152 | -125 | 84 | 92 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 159 | -110 | 89 | 104 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 161 | -120 | 92 | 115 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 161 | -106 | 94 | 122 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 165 | -100 | 89 | 122 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 166 | -85 | 85 | 116 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 168 | -72 | 77 | 111 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 161 | -57 | 68 | 96 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 147 | -39 | 58 | 79 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 138 | -182 | 49 | 63 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 134 | -203 | 44 | 49 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 119 | -219 | 38 | 42 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 106 | -235 | 33 | 36 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 87 | -90 | 31 | 31 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 64 | -67 | 27 | 24 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 44 | -43 | 17 | 14 |
Quality Earnings: API has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: API became profitable in the past.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: API has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 31.3% per year.
Accelerating Growth: API has become profitable in the last year, making the earnings growth rate difficult to compare to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: API has become profitable in the last year, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Software industry (14.2%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: API's Return on Equity (1.7%) 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 | 2026/05/06 13:47 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/06 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 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
Agora, Inc. is covered by 7 analysts. 2 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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| Boris Van | Bernstein |
| Huiqun Li | BofA Global Research |
| Allen Li | J.P. Morgan |