Discovery Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 4/6
Discovery has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 27.1%, while the Insurance industry saw earnings growing at 24.7% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 4.1% per year. Discovery's return on equity is 14.7%, and it has net margins of 11.6%.
Key information
27.12%
Earnings growth rate
26.80%
EPS growth rate
| Insurance Industry Growth | 2.10% |
| Revenue growth rate | 4.10% |
| Return on equity | 14.74% |
| Net Margin | 11.63% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Dec 2025 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 16
DSY: Stable Outlook Will Rely On Unchanged Assumptions For Future Upside Potential
The latest Discovery price target remains steady at ZAR301.19, as analysts cite unchanged fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions in their updated models. What’s in the News for Discovery No recent Discovery news items are available from the provided primary sources.Narrative Update • Jun 02
DSY: Stable Assumptions And Slight Model Tweaks Will Shape Future Upside Potential
Analysts have nudged their ZAR price target for Discovery slightly higher, from about ZAR299 to roughly ZAR301. This reflects updated views on fair value, the discount rate, and longer term P/E assumptions.Analysis Article • May 31
Should You Be Adding Discovery (JSE:DSY) To Your Watchlist Today?
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Narrative Update • Apr 26
DSY: Interim Dividend And Strong Earnings Guidance Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have adjusted the price target for Discovery slightly higher to about ZAR299.05 from ZAR298.48. This reflects updated assumptions around fair value, profit margins and the future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Apr 11
DSY: Interim Dividend And Higher Earnings Guidance Will Support Future Upside
Analysts now place Discovery's fair value at ZAR298.48, up from ZAR292.97. This reflects updated assumptions that include a shift to modest revenue growth expectations of 0.55%, a lower projected profit margin of 18.06% and a slightly adjusted forward P/E of 19.40.Analysis Article • Apr 08
Industry Analysts Just Upgraded Their Discovery Limited (JSE:DSY) Revenue Forecasts By 40%
Celebrations may be in order for Discovery Limited ( JSE:DSY ) shareholders, with the analysts delivering a significant...Narrative Update • Mar 27
DSY: Interim Dividend And Strong Margins Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have kept their ZAR price target for Discovery steady at ZAR292.97. This reflects unchanged views on fair value, required return and the expected balance between revenue contraction and profit margin strength.Narrative Update • Mar 13
DSY: Higher Margins And Interim Dividend Will Support Future Returns
Analysts have lifted their price target for Discovery from ZAR257.08 to ZAR292.97, supported by assumptions of a higher profit margin and a slightly higher future P/E multiple, even as they factor in a steeper revenue decline. What's in the News The Board declared an interim gross cash dividend of ZAR1.11 per ordinary share, with a net dividend of ZAR0.888 per share after 20% dividend withholding tax for non exempt shareholders (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 27
DSY: Slightly Higher Fair Value And Margins Will Support Future Returns
Analysts have slightly raised their price target for Discovery from ZAR255.79 to ZAR257.08, reflecting updated assumptions that combine softer revenue growth with a small uplift in profit margin and a marginally higher future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Adjusted slightly higher from ZAR255.79 to ZAR257.08.Narrative Update • Feb 13
DSY: Steady Fair Value And Slightly Lower Risk Will Support Future Returns
Analysts kept their ZAR fair value estimate broadly steady at about ZAR255.79. A slightly lower discount rate and marginally adjusted assumptions for revenue decline, profit margin and future P/E support a broadly unchanged price target narrative.Narrative Update • Jan 29
DSY: Refined Assumptions And Stable Margins Will Support Future Shareholder Value
Analysts have raised their price target on Discovery to US$255.79 from US$245.50, citing updated assumptions around a slightly lower expected revenue decline, a modest shift in profit margin expectations, and a small adjustment to the future P/E multiple and discount rate. Valuation Changes Fair Value: updated from US$245.50 to US$255.79, representing a modest upward adjustment to the target estimate.
New Narrative • Jan 29
Aging Populations And AI Investment Will Shape Health Insurance Margins Over Time
Catalysts About Discovery Discovery operates insurance, health, banking and wellness businesses, primarily in South Africa and through its Vitality platform globally. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Analysis Article • Jan 26
Do Discovery's (JSE:DSY) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...Analysis Article • Dec 21
Discovery Limited (JSE:DSY) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
Discovery Limited's ( JSE:DSY ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 16.4x might make it look like a strong sell right...Analysis Article • Nov 14
This Is The Reason Why We Think Discovery Limited's (JSE:DSY) CEO Might Be Underpaid
Key Insights Discovery to hold its Annual General Meeting on 20th of November CEO Adrian Gore's total compensation...Narrative Update • Nov 05
DSY: Stable Margins And Dividend Declaration Will Support Future Shareholder Value
Analysts have maintained their price target for Discovery at $245.50, citing stable profit margin outlooks and unchanged growth expectations as supporting factors. What's in the News Discovery Limited declared a final dividend of ZAR 2.1 per share for the 12 months ended June 30, 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Oct 22
Analysts Lift Discovery Price Target on Improved Profit Margins Despite Lower Revenue Growth
Narrative Update on Discovery: Analyst Price Target Adjustment Analysts have slightly increased their price target for Discovery, raising it from $244.35 to $245.50. This adjustment is based on improved profit margin projections, even though the outlook for revenue growth has been tempered.Narrative Update • Oct 08
Vitality's Data-Driven Health Initiatives To Support Future Global Expansion
Narrative Update on Discovery: Analyst Price Target Revision Analysts have revised their fair value estimate for Discovery downward by approximately $9 to $244.35, citing lower projected profit margins and moderated declines in revenue growth forecasts. What's in the News Discovery Limited declared a final dividend of ZAR 2.1 per share for the 12 months ended June 30, 2025 (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Oct 02
Should You Be Adding Discovery (JSE:DSY) To Your Watchlist Today?
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...Analysis Article • Aug 09
Getting In Cheap On Discovery Limited (JSE:DSY) Is Unlikely
JSE:DSY 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Discovery's Fair Values from the Community and select yours When close...
New Narrative • Feb 09
Vitality Limited's Restructuring And Data Focus Will Drive Future Profitability
Restructuring into focused businesses and reduced spending enhances operational efficiency, driving potential profitability and earnings growth.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Discovery 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 |
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| 31 Dec 25 | 91,067 | 10,594 | 22,428 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 89,439 | 9,955 | 22,133 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 87,811 | 9,315 | 21,837 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 84,917 | 8,998 | 21,259 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 82,240 | 8,520 | 20,681 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 80,811 | 7,920 | 20,216 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 79,382 | 7,320 | 19,750 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 77,040 | 6,844 | 17,742 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 74,698 | 6,367 | 15,734 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 72,733 | 6,376 | 17,022 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 70,768 | 6,384 | 18,310 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 62,944 | 5,868 | 21,846 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 55,119 | 5,352 | 25,381 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 61,530 | 5,387 | 25,266 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 67,940 | 5,422 | 25,151 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 76,105 | 5,008 | 24,502 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 83,800 | 4,593 | 23,852 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 80,966 | 3,875 | 23,345 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 78,131 | 3,157 | 22,838 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 74,331 | 1,529 | 22,436 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 70,531 | -99 | 22,034 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 67,565 | -1 | 22,037 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 64,598 | 97 | 22,040 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 65,221 | 3,191 | 21,668 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 65,844 | 6,284 | 21,295 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 62,351 | 6,409 | 20,609 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 58,858 | 6,533 | 19,922 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 54,296 | 5,908 | 19,089 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 49,733 | 5,282 | 18,255 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 51,267 | 5,467 | 17,637 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 52,800 | 5,652 | 17,019 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 52,087 | 5,346 | 16,699 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 51,373 | 5,039 | 16,379 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 48,291 | 4,725 | 15,966 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 45,209 | 4,411 | 15,553 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 44,615 | 4,161 | 15,360 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 44,021 | 3,910 | 15,166 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 43,872 | 3,783 | 14,795 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 43,723 | 3,655 | 14,424 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 42,479 | 3,707 | 13,627 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 41,235 | 3,758 | 12,829 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 40,276 | 4,619 | 12,330 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 39,316 | 5,480 | 11,831 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: DSY has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: DSY's current net profit margins (11.6%) are higher than last year (10.4%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: DSY has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 27.1% per year.
Accelerating Growth: DSY's earnings growth over the past year (24.3%) is below its 5-year average (27.1% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: DSY earnings growth over the past year (24.3%) exceeded the Insurance industry 10.3%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: DSY's Return on Equity (14.7%) 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 | 2026/06/19 14:52 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/18 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 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
Discovery Limited is covered by 13 analysts. 6 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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| Adrienne Damant | Avior Capital Markets |
| Robert Rice | Barclays |
| Linda Sun-Mattison | Bernstein |