Karooooo tops Q3 earnings, income estimates

SINGAPORE – Karooooo Restricted (NASDAQ:KARO), a supplier of mobility software-as-a-service (SaaS) platforms, reported better-than-expected third-quarter fiscal 2025 outcomes, with earnings per share (EPS) beating analyst estimates and income barely surpassing expectations.

The corporate reported Q3 EPS of ZAR7.68, ZAR0.50 above the analyst estimate of ZAR7.18, representing a 21% YoY enhance. Income for the quarter got here in at ZAR1.16 billion, marginally greater than the consensus estimate of ZAR1.15 billion and up 14% from the identical quarter final yr.

Karooooo’s subscriber base grew 17% YoY to 2.22 million, with internet quarterly subscriber additions growing 15% YoY to 86,617. The corporate’s core Cartrack enterprise noticed subscription income rise 14% to ZAR1.029 billion, accounting for 98% of whole income.

CEO and Founder Zak Calisto commented, “We delivered one other robust quarter of buyer development. Importantly, now we have now settled in our newly constructed central workplace in Rosebank, South Africa, and look ahead to robust natural development in South Africa.”

The corporate highlighted its enlargement in Europe and robust development in Southeast Asia, the place subscription income grew by 26% on a continuing foreign money foundation. Karooooo additionally launched new gas validation software program to assist clients enhance operational effectivity and scale back prices.

Karooooo’s working revenue elevated 18% to ZAR325 million, demonstrating the corporate’s skill to take care of profitability whereas investing in development. The corporate’s stability sheet stays robust, positioning it to capitalize on market alternatives within the mobility SaaS sector.

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