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Yahoo
16-05-2025
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Karooooo Ltd (KARO) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Revenue Growth and Strategic ...
Release Date: May 15, 2025 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Karooooo Ltd (NASDAQ:KARO) reported a 15% increase in subscription revenue for FY25, with a 19% increase on a US dollar basis. Cartrack's operating profit margin was a robust 34%, showcasing strong financial performance. Karooooo Ltd (NASDAQ:KARO) achieved a 17% increase in total subscribers, with notable growth in South Africa and Europe. The company maintained a high commercial retention rate of 95%, indicating strong customer loyalty. Karooooo Ltd (NASDAQ:KARO) ended FY25 with a strong balance sheet, holding net cash and cash equivalents of 838 million ZAR. Karooooo Ltd (NASDAQ:KARO) anticipates lower earnings per share growth in FY26 due to planned upfront investments in sales and marketing. The company experienced a decline in quarterly adjusted free cash flow due to deliberate investments to support growth. Net subscriber additions in FY25 were slightly down compared to FY24 levels, indicating potential challenges in market expansion. Karooooo Ltd (NASDAQ:KARO) faces challenges with low liquidity, impacting the effectiveness of share buybacks. The company expects a temporary dip in sales productivity as new hires in Asia mature over the first six months. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 7 Warning Signs with KARO. Q: Can you discuss the launch and reception of the Cartrack tag and its potential for adoption within your core subscription base? A: Zach Callisto, Founder and Group CEO: We've successfully launched the Cartrack tag in Southern Africa, from Cape Town to Kenya. It's been well-received by both businesses and consumers, and we are achieving substantial scale. We are considering expanding this to Asia next. Q: What are the key drivers for growth in 2026, particularly regarding subscriber count and product upsell? A: Zach Callisto, Founder and Group CEO: In FY26, our focus will be on enhancing the customer offering with the Cartrack tag and video solutions, aiming for a 10% increase in ARPU by year-end. We will concentrate on sales to existing customers to drive growth. Q: How are you planning to expand your sales capacity, and what is the current status of your salesforce? A: Zach Callisto, Founder and Group CEO: We have over 5,000 employees and plan to increase our staff by about 1,500 this year. We saw good traction in the last six months and expect continued growth in FY26, particularly in Asia, where we plan to increase our salesforce by 70%. Q: What is your outlook for regional growth, particularly in South Africa, Europe, and Southeast Asia? A: Zach Callisto, Founder and Group CEO: All regions offer significant growth opportunities. Asia presents the largest market with the highest growth potential, but we expect good growth across all regions in FY26. Q: With a net cash balance of about 840 million, what are your plans regarding dividends and share buybacks? A: Zach Callisto, Founder and Group CEO: We focus on capital allocation for shareholder returns. If we cannot efficiently invest in growth, we will consider returning excess cash to shareholders, typically deciding on dividends in Q2. Share buybacks are challenging due to low liquidity, so we focus on other priorities. For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
16-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Karooooo Ltd (KARO) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Revenue Growth and Strategic ...
Release Date: May 15, 2025 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Karooooo Ltd (NASDAQ:KARO) reported a 15% increase in subscription revenue for FY25, with a 19% increase on a US dollar basis. Cartrack's operating profit margin was a robust 34%, showcasing strong financial performance. Karooooo Ltd (NASDAQ:KARO) achieved a 17% increase in total subscribers, with notable growth in South Africa and Europe. The company maintained a high commercial retention rate of 95%, indicating strong customer loyalty. Karooooo Ltd (NASDAQ:KARO) ended FY25 with a strong balance sheet, holding net cash and cash equivalents of 838 million ZAR. Karooooo Ltd (NASDAQ:KARO) anticipates lower earnings per share growth in FY26 due to planned upfront investments in sales and marketing. The company experienced a decline in quarterly adjusted free cash flow due to deliberate investments to support growth. Net subscriber additions in FY25 were slightly down compared to FY24 levels, indicating potential challenges in market expansion. Karooooo Ltd (NASDAQ:KARO) faces challenges with low liquidity, impacting the effectiveness of share buybacks. The company expects a temporary dip in sales productivity as new hires in Asia mature over the first six months. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 7 Warning Signs with KARO. Q: Can you discuss the launch and reception of the Cartrack tag and its potential for adoption within your core subscription base? A: Zach Callisto, Founder and Group CEO: We've successfully launched the Cartrack tag in Southern Africa, from Cape Town to Kenya. It's been well-received by both businesses and consumers, and we are achieving substantial scale. We are considering expanding this to Asia next. Q: What are the key drivers for growth in 2026, particularly regarding subscriber count and product upsell? A: Zach Callisto, Founder and Group CEO: In FY26, our focus will be on enhancing the customer offering with the Cartrack tag and video solutions, aiming for a 10% increase in ARPU by year-end. We will concentrate on sales to existing customers to drive growth. Q: How are you planning to expand your sales capacity, and what is the current status of your salesforce? A: Zach Callisto, Founder and Group CEO: We have over 5,000 employees and plan to increase our staff by about 1,500 this year. We saw good traction in the last six months and expect continued growth in FY26, particularly in Asia, where we plan to increase our salesforce by 70%. Q: What is your outlook for regional growth, particularly in South Africa, Europe, and Southeast Asia? A: Zach Callisto, Founder and Group CEO: All regions offer significant growth opportunities. Asia presents the largest market with the highest growth potential, but we expect good growth across all regions in FY26. Q: With a net cash balance of about 840 million, what are your plans regarding dividends and share buybacks? A: Zach Callisto, Founder and Group CEO: We focus on capital allocation for shareholder returns. If we cannot efficiently invest in growth, we will consider returning excess cash to shareholders, typically deciding on dividends in Q2. Share buybacks are challenging due to low liquidity, so we focus on other priorities. For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. This article first appeared on GuruFocus.
