Naspers Class N ( (NAPRF) ) has released its Q4 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Naspers Class N presented to its investors.
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Naspers, a global technology group with investments in growth markets worldwide, focuses on leveraging AI-first technology to improve everyday life for billions of people. In its latest earnings report for the year ending March 31, 2025, Naspers exceeded profitability targets, with Prosus Ecommerce operations delivering a significant improvement in aEBIT to US$443 million, and core headline earnings increasing by 46% to US$3.1 billion. The group’s free cash inflow more than doubled to US$1.0 billion, driven by strong performances in Ecommerce and Tencent.
Key financial highlights include a 12% growth in Ecommerce consolidated revenue to US$7 billion, a turnaround in IFRS operating profits to US$124 million from a loss of US$562 million in the previous year, and a significant increase in earnings from continuing operations to US$5.3 billion. Strategic initiatives included the acquisition of Despegar and a conditional agreement to acquire Just Eat Takeaway.com, aimed at enhancing Naspers’ regional lifestyle Ecommerce ecosystems.
Naspers’ focus on innovation and profitability is evident in the performance of its subsidiaries, such as iFood, which achieved a 30% revenue growth in local currency and OLX, which saw an 18% revenue increase. The group’s Payments and Fintech segment, particularly PayU India, showed mixed results amid challenging market conditions but demonstrated improvement in profitability.
Looking ahead, Naspers remains committed to achieving a US$100 billion valuation for its Ecommerce portfolio, excluding Tencent, and aims to continue driving long-term value creation and shareholder returns. The company plans to leverage its regional ecosystems and AI-driven innovations to sustain growth and profitability.