Confluent Future Growth
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Confluent is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 14.1% and 16.6% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 26.1% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 8.6% in 3 years.
Key information
14.1%
Earnings growth rate
26.1%
EPS growth rate
| Software earnings growth | 17.0% |
| Revenue growth rate | 16.6% |
| Future return on equity | 8.6% |
| Analyst coverage | Good |
| Last updated | 13 Dec 2024 |
Recent future growth updates
Recent updates
Is Confluent (NASDAQ:CFLT) A Risky Investment?
Dec 16
Confluent: Unlocking The Potential Of AI
Dec 13Subdued Growth No Barrier To Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ:CFLT) With Shares Advancing 29%
Nov 21Confluent: After A Strong Quarter And A Share Price Spike Is There More To Come?
Nov 16Confluent: Strong Q3 Sets The Stage For A Festive Quarter
Nov 10A Look At The Fair Value Of Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ:CFLT)
Oct 28Confluent: Expect Sizeable Stock Recovery And Strong Long-Term Performance
Oct 17Market Participants Recognise Confluent, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CFLT) Revenues
Oct 07Confluent: From Buy To A Sell, Why I've Turned Bearish (Downgrade)
Sep 30Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ:CFLT)?
Sep 16Confluent: Expanding Customer Base A Step In The Right Direction
Sep 06Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ:CFLT) Just Reported, And Analysts Assigned A US$30.97 Price Target
Aug 03Calculating The Fair Value Of Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ:CFLT)
Jul 15Investors Interested In Confluent, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CFLT) Revenues
Jun 21Confluent's 2025 Outlook: Self-Sufficiency On The Cards
Jun 03Confluent: Q1 Review, Cloud Revenue Sees Acceleration, Maintaining 'Buy' Rating
May 25Confluent: A Promising Growth Story Given Increasing Usage On Platform And Robust Innovation
Apr 21Health Check: How Prudently Does Confluent (NASDAQ:CFLT) Use Debt?
Apr 17Confluent: Share Price Rebound Is Overly Optimistic
Apr 08Confluent: Clear Growth Outlook With Possible Acceleration In FY25
Feb 14Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ:CFLT) Stocks Shoot Up 44% But Its P/S Still Looks Reasonable
Feb 09Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ:CFLT)
Jan 26Confluent: The Multiple Will Most Likely Compress
Jan 16Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ:CFLT) Stocks Shoot Up 28% But Its P/S Still Looks Reasonable
Dec 22Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2026 | 1,407 | -256 | 125 | 157 | 24 |
| 12/31/2025 | 1,162 | -293 | 62 | 92 | 31 |
| 12/31/2024 | 957 | -342 | 8 | 32 | 31 |
| 9/30/2024 | 916 | -351 | -13 | 10 | N/A |
| 6/30/2024 | 866 | -370 | -35 | -14 | N/A |
| 3/31/2024 | 820 | -383 | -73 | -52 | N/A |
| 12/31/2023 | 777 | -443 | -124 | -104 | N/A |
| 9/30/2023 | 732 | -455 | -162 | -143 | N/A |
| 6/30/2023 | 684 | -478 | -195 | -176 | N/A |
| 3/31/2023 | 634 | -492 | -196 | -180 | N/A |
| 12/31/2022 | 586 | -453 | -172 | -157 | N/A |
| 9/30/2022 | 537 | -461 | -168 | -154 | N/A |
| 6/30/2022 | 488 | -441 | -143 | -130 | N/A |
| 3/31/2022 | 437 | -411 | -151 | -140 | N/A |
| 12/31/2021 | 388 | -343 | -114 | -105 | N/A |
| 9/30/2021 | 338 | -260 | -109 | -102 | N/A |
| 6/30/2021 | 297 | -303 | -98 | -93 | N/A |
| 3/31/2021 | 263 | -241 | -76 | -71 | N/A |
| 12/31/2020 | 237 | -230 | -87 | -82 | N/A |
| 12/31/2019 | 150 | -95 | -72 | -69 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: CFLT is forecast to remain unprofitable over the next 3 years.
Earnings vs Market: CFLT is forecast to remain unprofitable over the next 3 years.
High Growth Earnings: CFLT is forecast to remain unprofitable over the next 3 years.
Revenue vs Market: CFLT's revenue (16.6% per year) is forecast to grow faster than the US market (9.1% per year).
High Growth Revenue: CFLT's revenue (16.6% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: CFLT's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (8.6%).
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2024/12/22 02:05 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2024/12/20 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2023/12/31 |
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
Confluent, Inc. is covered by 42 analysts. 31 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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| Adam Shepherd | Arete Research Services LLP |
| William Power | Baird |
| Raimo Lenschow | Barclays |