Leonardo Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 5/6
Leonardo has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 18.6%, while the Aerospace & Defense industry saw earnings growing at 10.4% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 7.9% per year. Leonardo's return on equity is 12.8%, and it has net margins of 6.5%.
Key information
18.56%
Earnings growth rate
18.83%
EPS growth rate
| Aerospace & Defense Industry Growth | 13.65% |
| Revenue growth rate | 7.93% |
| Return on equity | 12.80% |
| Net Margin | 6.52% |
| Next Earnings Update | 31 Jul 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
LDO: Leadership Shift And Portfolio Changes Will Drive Future Earnings Momentum
Leonardo's implied fair value has been revised higher from €64.00 to about €80.22, reflecting analysts' updated price targets and mixed rating changes that balance recent target cuts, such as JPMorgan's move to €70, with several earlier increases from firms like Citi, UBS, Morgan Stanley and Barclays. Analyst Commentary Recent research activity on Leonardo highlights a mix of price target revisions and rating changes that collectively point to a supportive backdrop from several bullish analysts, even as JPMorgan trims its target to €70 while maintaining an Overweight stance.
LDO: Higher Fair Value Signals Confidence In Portfolio And Leadership Outlook
Analysts have lifted the fair value estimate for Leonardo from €40.45 to €61.50, reflecting recent price target increases across several firms and updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Leonardo shows a mix of optimism and caution, with several firms adjusting ratings and price targets in quick succession.Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Leonardo S.p.a. (BIT:LDO) After Its First-Quarter Results
As you might know, Leonardo S.p.a. ( BIT:LDO ) recently reported its first-quarter numbers. Results were roughly in...
LDO: European Defense Sector Momentum And Satellite Joint Venture Will Shape Outlook
Analysts have modestly raised their price target for Leonardo, with the updated consensus now reflecting increased confidence in the company's outlook. This is driven by a supportive sector environment and recent positive coverage, lifting targets by several euros to EUR 57.Accelerated European And NATO Defense Spending Will Drive Cyber Modernization
Leonardo's analyst price target has increased slightly from EUR 54.18 to EUR 54.56, as analysts cite an improved industry outlook and higher price targets from major banks, despite only minor changes in company fundamentals. Analyst Commentary Recent street research highlights a mix of optimism and caution from analysts following Leonardo.Accelerated European And NATO Defense Spending Will Drive Cyber Modernization
Leonardo's analyst price target has been increased from €53.38 to €54.18, as analysts note stronger sector dynamics along with a modest improvement in projected growth and profit margins. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst coverage of Leonardo has provided a range of perspectives on the company's outlook, valuation, and competitive positioning within the European defense sector.Leonardo (BIT:LDO) Ticks All The Boxes When It Comes To Earnings Growth
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Accelerated European And NATO Defense Spending Will Drive Cyber Modernization
Analysts have slightly lowered Leonardo’s price target to €53.38 as high sector valuations and a relatively lower growth profile temper optimism toward robust European defense spending, resulting in only a marginal fair value revision. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts see Leonardo benefiting from Europe's strongest defense spending cycle since the Cold War, supporting sector-wide top-line growth.Accelerated European And NATO Defense Spending Will Drive Cyber Modernization
With no material changes in net profit margin or revenue growth forecasts, Leonardo's consensus analyst price target remains stable at €53.99. What's in the News Leonardo and Textron Aviation Defense entered a teaming agreement to offer the Beechcraft M-346N, based on Leonardo's M-346 trainer, for the U.S. Navy Undergraduate Jet Training System program.Why Leonardo S.p.a. (BIT:LDO) Could Be Worth Watching
Let's talk about the popular Leonardo S.p.a. ( BIT:LDO ). The company's shares saw a double-digit share price rise of...Leonardo (BIT:LDO) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Leonardo's (BIT:LDO) Solid Earnings Have Been Accounted For Conservatively
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When close to half the companies in Italy have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 16x, you may consider...Leonardo's (BIT:LDO) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
Leonardo S.p.a. ( BIT:LDO ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable payment...Leonardo (BIT:LDO) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
Leonardo S.p.a. ( BIT:LDO ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable payment...
International Alliances And Technology Drive Dynamic Growth In Aerospace And Defense Markets
Strategic partnerships and international alliances aim to boost global market presence, enhancing revenue and margins through expanded capabilities.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Leonardo 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 Mar 26 | 19,792 | 1,290 | 5,423 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 19,503 | 1,224 | 5,423 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 19,131 | 1,057 | 5,050 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 18,697 | 1,039 | 5,050 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 18,258 | 721 | 5,050 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 17,763 | 1,072 | 5,050 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 17,098 | 1,059 | 4,251 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 16,382 | 966 | 2,095 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 15,921 | 1,069 | 4,251 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 15,291 | 658 | 4,251 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 15,065 | 543 | 3,993 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 15,031 | 857 | 4,146 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 14,741 | 889 | 3,993 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 14,713 | 927 | 3,993 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 14,488 | 1,020 | 3,751 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 14,366 | 676 | 3,894 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 14,351 | 662 | 3,751 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 14,135 | 586 | 3,751 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 13,949 | 333 | 3,416 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 13,877 | 358 | 3,512 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 13,609 | 298 | 3,416 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 13,410 | 241 | 3,416 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 13,675 | 490 | 3,440 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 13,700 | 528 | 3,495 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 13,650 | 585 | 3,440 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 13,784 | 721 | 3,440 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 13,134 | 624 | 3,190 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 12,613 | 566 | 3,304 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 12,514 | 447 | 3,190 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 12,240 | 420 | 3,190 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 11,926 | 176 | 3,076 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 11,827 | 170 | 3,109 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 11,824 | 278 | 3,076 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 11,734 | 277 | 3,076 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 12,016 | 427 | 3,120 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 12,085 | 508 | 3,077 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 11,827 | 498 | 3,120 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 12,002 | 505 | 3,120 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 12,028 | 449 | 3,225 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 12,435 | 373 | 3,145 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 12,877 | 291 | 3,225 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 12,995 | 229 | 3,225 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 13,161 | 123 | 615 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 13,028 | 64 | 3,043 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: LDO has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: LDO's current net profit margins (6.5%) are higher than last year (3.9%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: LDO's earnings have grown by 18.6% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: LDO's earnings growth over the past year (78.9%) exceeds its 5-year average (18.6% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: LDO earnings growth over the past year (78.9%) exceeded the Aerospace & Defense industry 78.9%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: LDO's Return on Equity (12.8%) 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 | 2026/06/01 14:34 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/29 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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
Leonardo S.p.a. is covered by 36 analysts. 11 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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| Andrea Belloli | Banca Akros S.p.A. (ESN) |
| Andrea Belloli | Banca Akros S.p.A. (ESN) |
| Joseph Campbell | Barclays |