VNET Group Future Growth

Future criteria checks 3/6

VNET Group is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 94.9% and 6.9% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 116.3% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 3.7% in 3 years.

Key information

94.9%

Earnings growth rate

116.3%

EPS growth rate

IT earnings growth	16.8%
Revenue growth rate	6.9%
Future return on equity	3.7%
Analyst coverage	Good
Last updated	15 Apr 2024

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Chinese data center company Vnet jumps on report of possible rival takeover offer

Jul 27

VNET Group: Significant Upside Based On Structural IDC Tailwinds And Government Support

Jun 15

VNET Finally Gets Some Respect From Unsolicited Suitor

Apr 12

VNET Group: A Speculative Investment Makes Sense

Feb 10

These 4 Measures Indicate That VNET Group (NASDAQ:VNET) Is Using Debt Extensively

Dec 13

Is VNET Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:VNET) Trading At A 38% Discount?

Nov 22

VNET Group (NASDAQ:VNET) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

Nov 01

21Vianet Looks For New Chapter With Name Change

Oct 11

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NasdaqGS:VNET - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (CNY Millions)
Date	Revenue	Earnings	Free Cash Flow	Cash from Op	Avg. No. Analysts
12/31/2026	9,353	228	1,061	N/A	3
12/31/2025	8,871	-53	-815	N/A	7
12/31/2024	7,913	-168	-1,866	N/A	5
12/31/2023	7,413	-2,644	N/A	N/A	N/A
9/30/2023	7,395	-265	-1,204	1,740	N/A
6/30/2023	7,322	-640	-666	1,893	N/A
3/31/2023	7,226	-784	-283	2,413	N/A
12/31/2022	7,065	-776	-660	2,440	N/A
9/30/2022	6,930	-745	-423	2,697	N/A
6/30/2022	6,676	-163	-974	2,224	N/A
3/31/2022	6,448	670	-1,563	1,596	N/A
12/31/2021	6,190	494	-1,438	1,388	N/A
9/30/2021	5,793	-511	-1,613	1,008	N/A
6/30/2021	5,478	-570	-1,675	1,083	N/A
3/31/2021	5,125	-3,149	-1,810	930	N/A
12/31/2020	4,829	-3,203	-1,780	714	N/A
9/30/2020	4,529	-2,181	-1,331	875	N/A
6/30/2020	4,264	-2,348	-936	864	N/A
3/31/2020	4,008	-327	-769	829	N/A
12/31/2019	3,789	-182	-497	803	N/A
9/30/2019	3,643	-280	-353	595	N/A
6/30/2019	3,532	-240	-29	657	N/A
3/31/2019	3,472	-232	144	642	N/A
12/31/2018	3,401	-205	252	705	N/A
9/30/2018	3,265	566	264	657	N/A
6/30/2018	3,281	-779	150	494	N/A
3/31/2018	3,331	-782	128	537	N/A
12/31/2017	3,393	-915	47	487	N/A
9/30/2017	3,528	-2,042	N/A	403	N/A
6/30/2017	3,610	-801	N/A	179	N/A
3/31/2017	3,642	-801	N/A	148	N/A
12/31/2016	3,642	-844	N/A	58	N/A
9/30/2016	3,725	-490	N/A	102	N/A
6/30/2016	3,681	-418	N/A	223	N/A
3/31/2016	3,637	-466	N/A	87	N/A
12/31/2015	3,634	-420	N/A	217	N/A
9/30/2015	3,505	-486	N/A	N/A	N/A
6/30/2015	3,359	-384	N/A	N/A	N/A
3/31/2015	3,151	-301	N/A	N/A	N/A
12/31/2014	2,876	-356	N/A	325	N/A
9/30/2014	2,568	-179	N/A	N/A	N/A
6/30/2014	2,154	-68	N/A	N/A	N/A
3/31/2014	2,117	-212	N/A	N/A	N/A
12/31/2013	1,967	-48	N/A	65	N/A
9/30/2013	1,839	-1	N/A	N/A	N/A
6/30/2013	1,721	24	N/A	N/A	N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: VNET is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered faster growth than the savings rate (2.3%).

Earnings vs Market: VNET is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered above average market growth.

High Growth Earnings: VNET is expected to become profitable in the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: VNET's revenue (6.9% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (7.9% per year).

High Growth Revenue: VNET's revenue (6.9% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: VNET's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (3.7%).

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VNET Group Future Growth

Future criteria checks 3/6

Key information

Recent future growth updates

Consensus EPS estimates fall by 74%

Consensus EPS estimates upgraded to CN¥0.33 loss, revenue downgraded

VNET Group, Inc. Provides Earnings Guidance for the Full Year of 2023

Consensus EPS estimates fall by 43%

Consensus EPS estimates upgraded to CN¥1.40 loss

VNET Group, Inc. Provides Earnings Guidance for the Full Year of 2023

Recent updates

VNET Group, Inc. Announces CEO Changes

Consensus EPS estimates fall by 74%

Consensus EPS estimates upgraded to CN¥0.33 loss, revenue downgraded

VNET: Still A Hold Considering Guidance And Debt Maturity

Full year 2023 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations

VNET Group, Inc. Reports Unaudited Consolidated Impairment Charges for the Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, 2023

VNET Group, Inc. to Report Q4, 2023 Results on Mar 27, 2024

VNET Group, Inc. Announces Board Appointments

New major risk - Shareholder dilution

VNET Group, Inc. announced that it has received $299.000001 million in funding from Success Flow International Investment Limited, Choice Faith Group Holdings Limited

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP Files Securities Fraud Lawsuit Against VNET Group, Inc

VNET Group, Inc. announced that it has received $299.000001 million in funding from Success Flow International Investment Limited, Choice Faith Group Holdings Limited

New minor risk - Shareholder dilution

New minor risk - Profitability

VNET Group, Inc. announced that it expects to receive $299.000001 million in funding from Success Flow International Investment Limited, Choice Faith Group Holdings Limited

Third quarter 2023 earnings: Revenues miss analyst expectations

VNET Group, Inc. Provides Earnings Guidance for the Full Year of 2023

VNET Group, Inc. to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Nov 15, 2023

Consensus EPS estimates fall by 43%

Consensus EPS estimates upgraded to CN¥1.40 loss

Second quarter 2023 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations

VNET Group, Inc. Provides Earnings Guidance for the Full Year of 2023

VNET Group, Inc. to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Aug 23, 2023

VNET Group, Inc. Announces Executive Changes

VNET Group, Inc. Provides Earnings Guidance for the Full Year of 2023

First quarter 2023 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations

Consensus EPS estimates upgraded to CN¥1.13 loss

VNET Group, Inc. to Report Q1, 2023 Results on May 24, 2023

Consensus EPS estimates upgraded to CN¥1.26 loss, revenue downgraded

Full year 2022 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations

Now 20% undervalued after recent price drop

Consensus forecasts updated

Third quarter 2022 earnings: EPS misses analyst expectations

VNET Group, Inc. Provides Earnings Guidance for the Full Year of 2022

VNET Group, Inc. to Report Q3, 2022 Results on Nov 22, 2022

CDH and PAG Reportedly Mulls Bid for VNET

VNET Group gains after report buyout firms said to be considering bids

Insider notifies of intention to sell stock

VNET Group: Potential Buyout From Founder

VNET Group, Inc. Announces Resignation of Samuel Yuan-Ching Shen as Executive Chairman of Retail IDC Business Group

Josh Sheng Chen enter into preliminary non-binding proposal letter to acquire VNET Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS:VNET) in a management buyout transaction for $1.2 billion.

Vnet climbs after receiving non-binding acquisition bid from founder

Consensus forecasts updated

VNET Slashes Expansion Plans As Private Equity Buyout Remains In Play

Second quarter 2022 earnings: Revenues in line with analyst expectations

VNET Group, Inc. Provides Earnings Guidance for the Full Year 2022

21Vianet Group Q2 2022 Earnings Preview

Vnet Group, Inc. Announces Resignation of Yao Li as a Member of the Board of Directors and Member of the Compensation Committee of the Board

VNET Group, Inc. to Report Q2, 2022 Results on Aug 30, 2022

VNET Group, Inc. Announces Board Changes

Chinese data center company Vnet jumps on report of possible rival takeover offer

Consensus forecasts updated

Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week

VNET Group: Significant Upside Based On Structural IDC Tailwinds And Government Support

Consensus forecasts updated

VNET Group, Inc. Reaffirms Earnings Guidance for the Full Year 2022

VNET Group, Inc. Reaffirms Earnings Guidance for the Full Year 2022

Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week

Consensus forecasts updated

VNET Group, Inc. to Report Q1, 2022 Results on May 24, 2022

Investor sentiment improved over the past week

Insufficient new directors

Investor sentiment improved over the past week

The Hina Group and Industrial Bank Co., Ltd., Shanghai Branch proposed to acquire VNET Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS:VNET) for $1.2 billion.

VNET Finally Gets Some Respect From Unsolicited Suitor

Full year 2021 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations

VNET Group, Inc. Announces Impairment of Long-Lived Assets for the Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, 2021

VNET Group, Inc. Provides Earnings Guidance for the Full Year of 2022

VNET Group: A Speculative Investment Makes Sense