Lesaka Technologies (LSAK)
NASDAQ:LSAK
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LSAK Stock Chart & Stats
$3.77
-$0.10(-1.90%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$3.77
-$0.10(-1.90%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$3.62 - $5.54
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.51K
Average Volume (3M)37.91K
Market Cap
$422.68M
Enterprise Value$577.05M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$90.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$247.63M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.28
Next Earnings
Sep 10, 2026EPS Estimate
0.09Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.29
Shares Outstanding85,736,220
10 Day Avg. Volume25,302
30 Day Avg. Volume37,908
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)1.35
Price to Sales (P/S)0.52
P/FCF Ratio-13.09
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.37
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.75
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.00
Enterprise Value/Ebitda18.14
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$5.63Price Target Upside49.34% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.3
Revenue Forecast (FY)$589.07M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Consumer Revenue Growth & User ExpansionLesaka's Consumer division shows durable demand: strong user growth, rising ARPU and a rapidly expanding lending book point to recurring fee and interest income. Scaled active users and higher ARPU support sustainable top-line growth and improved unit economics over the medium term.
Enterprise Payments Scale And Product TractionThe Enterprise segment's rapid revenue and TPV expansion, plus improved take rates and diversified flows (bill payments, prepaid, utilities), indicate structurally stronger payment economics. This diversification enhances revenue resilience and cross‑sell opportunities across merchant and utility channels.
Improving Cash Generation And De‑risked LeveragePositive operating cash flow and lower CapEx intensity alongside improved net‑debt/EBITDA reflect meaningful balance sheet repair. Stronger cash conversion and nearer‑term leverage targets provide durable financial flexibility to fund integration, product investment and working capital without aggressive external refinancing.
Bears Say
Ongoing Net Losses And Margin VolatilityAlthough core EBITDA has turned positive, persistent net losses and a very low TTM gross margin show earnings quality remains fragile. Below‑the‑line charges and margin swings mean sustained profitability relies on consistent gross‑margin improvement and containment of non‑operating expenses.
Merchant Revenue Decline And ARPU CompressionMerchant segment weakness and ARPU compression reflect competitive and mix pressures that weaken a core payments revenue stream. Sustained lower ARPU and corporate merchant attrition constrain high‑margin growth and reduce the long‑term payoff from merchant acquisition investments.
Impairments, Transitional Charges And Elevated CostsMaterial impairments, amortization and rebranding/integration costs reduced reported earnings and obscure core profitability. While partly non‑recurring, these transition expenses and elevated investments in controls and integration can persist through M&A and restructuring, pressuring near‑term earnings quality.
Lesaka Technologies News
LSAK FAQ
What was Lesaka Technologies’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lesaka Technologies lowest stock price was $3.62 and its highest was $5.54 in the past 12 months.
What is Lesaka Technologies’s market cap?
Lesaka Technologies’s market cap is $422.68M.
When is Lesaka Technologies’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lesaka Technologies’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 10, 2026 which is in 103 days.
How were Lesaka Technologies’s earnings last quarter?
Lesaka Technologies released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported $0.11 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.07 by $0.04.
Is Lesaka Technologies overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Lesaka Technologies’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Lesaka Technologies pay dividends?
Lesaka Technologies does not currently pay dividends.
What is Lesaka Technologies’s EPS estimate?
Lesaka Technologies’s EPS estimate is 0.09.
How many shares outstanding does Lesaka Technologies have?
Lesaka Technologies has 85,736,220 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lesaka Technologies’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Lesaka Technologies reported an EPS of $0.11 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.07. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.429%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lesaka Technologies?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LSAK
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Lesaka Technologies Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$5.63 (49.34% Upside)
$5.63 (49.34% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LSAK Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $17.4M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-13.34%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-11.00%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.97%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Lesaka Technologies
Lesaka Technologies, Inc., a financial technology company, provides fintech products and services to unbanked and underbanked individuals and small businesses primarily in South Africa and internationally. The company develops payment technologies to offers financial and value -added services to its customers. It operates through three segments: Processing, Financial services, and Technology. The Processing segment provides transaction processing services that involve the collection, transmittal, and retrieval of all transaction data to its customers. The Financial services segment includes activities related to the provision of financial services to customers, including bank accounts, loans, and life insurance products. This segment also offers short-term loans to customers. The Technology segment sells hardware, such as point of sale devices, SIM cards, and other consumables; and licenses right to use certain technology developed by the company, as well as offers related technology services. The company was formerly known as Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. and changed its name to Lesaka Technologies, Inc. in May 2022. Lesaka Technologies, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.
LSAK Company Deck
LSAK Earnings Call
Q3 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a strongly positive operational and financial story: robust top‑line growth, record and materially improved profitability (group adjusted EBITDA +45%; adjusted EPS +247%), strong cash generation and tighter, upgraded guidance for EPS and profitability for FY26. Consumer and Enterprise divisions were standout performers, driving much of the improvement. Key transitional issues remain in the Merchant division (revenue/ARPU pressure, lower lending originations) and there were several one‑off impairments and rebrand/transition costs, but these are framed as strategic, non‑recurring or deliberate (portfolio optimization, conservative credit posture, integration investments). Overall, the positive operational momentum, balance‑sheet improvement and upgraded guidance materially outweigh the headwinds described.View all LSAK earnings summariesLSAK Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$5.63
▲(49.34% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
13.64% Insiders
0.08% Mutual Funds
9.21% Other Institutional Investors
76.87% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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