Box Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 2/6
Box has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 60.4%, while the Software industry saw earnings growing at 24.9% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 7.4% per year. Box's return on equity is 78.8%, and it has net margins of 7.9%.
Key information
60.38%
Earnings growth rate
60.13%
EPS growth rate
| Software Industry Growth | 17.33% |
| Revenue growth rate | 7.36% |
| Return on equity | 78.81% |
| Net Margin | 7.91% |
| Last Earnings Update | 30 Apr 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 28
BOX: AI Content Automation And Buybacks Will Support Future Shareholder Returns
Analysts have nudged the price target on Box slightly higher, from $32.25 to $32.50, citing recent Street research that points to AI related product traction, low teens revenue growth, and an unchanged margin and cash flow profile that supports modestly stronger topline assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Box presents a mixed but constructive picture, with some analysts adjusting targets higher on AI related traction and others trimming targets as they reset expectations for software valuations and cash flow.Seeking Alpha • May 27
Box: RPO Soars As The Company Adds, Not Loses Seats
Summary Box stands out as a value play amid AI-driven market concentration, following a Q1 beat-and-raise and recent share price weakness. BOX trades at 2.8x EV/FY27 revenue and 16.4x FY27 P/E, which I view as unjustifiably low given its robust sales momentum and improved outlook. The company raised FY revenue growth guidance to 9% y/y (10% constant currency) and expects pro forma EPS of $1.56 with a 28% operating margin. Concerns over AI-driven SaaS disruption are overstated for BOX, whose core file-storage and collaboration services remain essential to enterprise IT. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • May 03
BOX: AI Content Automation And Buybacks Will Support Future Cash Generation
Analysts have lowered their average price targets on Box to a range of $28 to $36, attributing the change to a modestly reduced implied future P/E ratio along with slight revisions to profit margin and free cash flow expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research around Box reflects a mix of optimism about execution and free cash flow, alongside a more cautious stance on valuation and sector multiples.Narrative Update • Apr 18
BOX: AI Content Automation And Buybacks Will Support Long-Term Cash Generation
Analysts have reduced the Box fair value estimate from $35.63 to $32.25, reflecting lower revenue growth assumptions, a more conservative future P/E multiple, and recent cuts to price targets across the Street following updated free cash flow estimates and broader software sector multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Box point to a mixed backdrop, with several firms trimming price targets, adjusting free cash flow assumptions, and aligning their models with current software sector multiples.
Narrative Update • Apr 03
BOX: AI Tools And Buybacks Will Offset Tighter Market Focus On Cash
Analyst price targets for Box have been trimmed by a few dollars per share into a tighter $28 to $36 range, as analysts update free cash flow assumptions and adjust their models to reflect current software sector valuation multiples and what they view as a stronger revenue growth starting point based on recent guidance. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates cluster around a common theme: price targets are being reset, even as some analysts highlight solid recent execution and guidance.Narrative Update • Mar 20
BOX: AI Content Tools And Buybacks Will Support Cash Flow And Measured Outlook
Analysts have trimmed the Box fair value estimate from $26.00 to $25.00, reflecting slightly lower profit margin assumptions and a reduced future P/E multiple, in line with recent cuts to Street price targets that cite modestly lower free cash flow estimates and softer software sector valuations. Analyst Commentary Street research on Box has recently centered on lower price targets tied to updated free cash flow assumptions and softer software valuation multiples.Narrative Update • Mar 05
BOX: AI Content Tools Will Support Cash Flow Focus And Steady Outlook
Narrative Update on Box The blended analyst price target for Box has moved lower by a few dollars into the high $20s to mid $30s range, as analysts factor in updated post earnings models, stronger profit expectations, and a lower future P/E assumption, alongside sector wide focus on near term cash flow. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary around Box centers on lower price targets following the latest earnings update, with analysts recalibrating their models to reflect updated profit expectations, revised revenue assumptions, and a market that is putting more weight on near term cash generation.Narrative Update • Feb 19
BOX: AI Content Automation And Buybacks Will Drive Long-Term Workflow Upside
Analysts have maintained their Box price target at $35.63, with only small adjustments to assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E, resulting in a broadly unchanged outlook. What's in the News Box announced the general availability of Box Extract, a generative AI offering that turns unstructured content into structured metadata inside Box.Narrative Update • Feb 05
BOX: AI Partnerships And Content Automation Will Support Long-Term Workflow Upside
Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Box at $35.63 per share, incorporating a slightly higher discount rate and a marginally higher future P/E assumption. This reflects a more cautious view on risk while still indicating similar long-term earnings potential.Narrative Update • Jan 21
BOX: AI Content Agents Will Support Steady Outlook With Softer Margins
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Box steady at $26.00, with small tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. These changes reflect modestly updated views on the company’s risk, earnings power, and longer term valuation profile.Analysis Article • Jan 07
Is Box, Inc. (NYSE:BOX) Trading At A 38% Discount?
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Box fair value estimate is US$47.29 Box's US$29.13 share price...Narrative Update • Jan 07
BOX: AI And Cloud Partnerships Will Drive Long-Term Content Workflow Upside
Analysts have lowered their price target on Box by about $0.63, citing slightly higher discount rates, a small adjustment to long term profit margin, and a modestly lower future P/E assumption in their models. What's in the News Autonomy launched an integration with Box that allows autonomous AI agents to read, write, analyze, and act on content stored in Box and connected SaaS tools.Narrative Update • Dec 18
BOX: AI Partnerships Will Leave Shares Exposed To Softer Profitability
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Box to $26.00, citing slightly stronger long term revenue growth expectations that more than offset a marginally higher discount rate and a somewhat softer profit margin outlook. What's in the News Box issued guidance for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, projecting approximately $304 million in revenue, up about 9% year over year, and full year 2026 revenue of roughly $1.175 billion with a 7% GAAP operating margin (Corporate Guidance).Narrative Update • Dec 04
BOX: AI Partnerships On AWS And TCS Will Drive Long-Term Upside
Analysts have slightly lowered their price target on Box by 0.50 dollars to 36.25 dollars, citing a modestly higher discount rate and slightly lower profit margin expectations, partially offset by marginally stronger projected revenue growth. What's in the News Box issued new guidance for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, projecting approximately 304 million dollars in revenue, up 9 percent year over year, with a GAAP operating margin of about 11 percent and GAAP EPS of roughly 0.06 dollars, including a negative impact from non cash deferred tax expenses (Corporate Guidance).Narrative Update • Oct 22
Analysts Revise Outlook on Box Amid Strong AI Growth and Strategic Partnerships
Narrative Update on Box Analysts have slightly lowered their fair value estimate for Box to $36.75 from $37.50. Minor adjustments to growth and margin forecasts reflect a cautious but still optimistic outlook, following recent price target increases based on the company's strong fiscal Q2 results and anticipated benefits from artificial intelligence.Narrative Update • Aug 27
AI And Enterprise Advanced Will Improve Services Amid Margin Challenges
Driven by a higher future P/E ratio and increased discount rate reflecting upward earnings and risk adjustments, Box’s consensus Analyst Price Target has been modestly raised from $35.09 to $36.50. What's in the News Box expects Q3 revenue between $298 million and $299 million, up 8% year-over-year, and FY revenue between $1.170 billion and $1.175 billion, also up 8%; GAAP EPS guidance reflects negative impacts from non-cash deferred tax expenses partially offset by FX benefits.Analysis Article • Jul 31
Is Box (NYSE:BOX) Using Too Much Debt?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Jul 15
Box, Inc.'s (NYSE:BOX) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 18x, you may...Analysis Article • Jun 30
An Intrinsic Calculation For Box, Inc. (NYSE:BOX) Suggests It's 30% Undervalued
Key Insights The projected fair value for Box is US$48.61 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Box's US$34.00...Analysis Article • Jun 13
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Box (NYSE:BOX)
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...Analysis Article • May 05
Do Box's (NYSE:BOX) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...Analysis Article • Apr 19
Is Box (NYSE:BOX) Using Too Much Debt?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Apr 04
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Box, Inc. (NYSE:BOX)?
Box, Inc. ( NYSE:BOX ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial...Analysis Article • Mar 19
Earnings Not Telling The Story For Box, Inc. (NYSE:BOX)
Box, Inc.'s ( NYSE:BOX ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 22x might make it look like a sell right now compared to...Seeking Alpha • Mar 06
Box: Getting Closer, But Wait For A Deeper Dip Before Buying
Summary Box's stock fell post-earnings despite strong Q4 results due to a modest FY25 outlook, but shares have rallied ~20% over the past year. At $32/share, Box's ~13x FCF valuation isn't attractive yet. I recommend waiting for a drop to $28 for a better buying opportunity. Box's revenue and billings growth accelerated slightly in Q4, and the company is expecting ~6% growth in FY26. Box's predictable growth and strong cash flow make it a reliable long-term investment, but timing the buy until the valuation drops further is the best move. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Feb 27
An Intrinsic Calculation For Box, Inc. (NYSE:BOX) Suggests It's 33% Undervalued
Key Insights The projected fair value for Box is US$48.92 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price...Seeking Alpha • Feb 24
Box, Inc.: Small Company, Big Dreams
Summary Box, Inc. is a founder-led company with a growing customer base, but its net retention rate has been declining, raising concerns about future growth. Box's aggressive growth strategy includes cross-selling, upselling, and leveraging AI to enhance content management, but it faces stiff competition from industry giants like Microsoft and Google. Despite consistent revenue growth and profitability, Box's current stock price does not offer a sufficient margin of safety, making it a hold rather than a buy. I will monitor Box's new product launches and net retention rate before considering an investment, as the risks currently outweigh the potential rewards. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jan 29
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Box (NYSE:BOX)
Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Ideally, a business...Analysis Article • Jan 01
When Should You Buy Box, Inc. (NYSE:BOX)?
Box, Inc. ( NYSE:BOX ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw significant share price movement during recent...Analysis Article • Dec 18
Here's Why We Think Box (NYSE:BOX) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...Analysis Article • Dec 05
Some Confidence Is Lacking In Box, Inc.'s (NYSE:BOX) P/E
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 37.9x Box, Inc. ( NYSE:BOX ) may be sending very bearish signals at the...Seeking Alpha • Dec 04
Box: Fair Performance, But Fairly Priced (Rating Downgrade)
Summary Box has seen a 30%+ gain this year, outperforming the S&P 500, despite slowing growth and recent deceleration in billings. The Company's strengths include a large $74 billion TAM, enterprise focus, and improving profit margins, but it faces risks from commoditization and evolving AI requirements. Q3 revenue grew 5.5% y/y, slightly beating expectations, but billings growth was choppy and below revenue growth, posing risks for future estimates. Given BOX's fair valuation at a ~18x forward P/E and ~4x forward revenue, I recommend locking in gains on Box here, and I'm downgrading to a neutral rating. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Nov 20
An Intrinsic Calculation For Box, Inc. (NYSE:BOX) Suggests It's 39% Undervalued
Key Insights Box's estimated fair value is US$53.94 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Box is estimated to be...Analysis Article • Oct 21
These 4 Measures Indicate That Box (NYSE:BOX) Is Using Debt Safely
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Sep 23
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Box (NYSE:BOX)
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Ideally, a business will show two...Analysis Article • Sep 05
Subdued Growth No Barrier To Box, Inc. (NYSE:BOX) With Shares Advancing 26%
Box, Inc. ( NYSE:BOX ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 26% share price jump in the last month. The...
New Narrative • Sep 02
Aggressive AI Push And High Customer Churn Risk Cloud Future Earnings Growth
Heavy investment in AI and technology, like the acquisition of Alphamoon, shifts Box towards R&D-intensive operations, risking operating margins.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Box 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 26 | 1,207 | 95 | 553 | 293 |
| 31 Jan 26 | 1,177 | 87 | 550 | 290 |
| 31 Oct 25 | 1,151 | 187 | 551 | 286 |
| 31 Jul 25 | 1,126 | 187 | 540 | 280 |
| 30 Apr 25 | 1,102 | 194 | 529 | 274 |
| 31 Jan 25 | 1,090 | 202 | 518 | 265 |
| 31 Oct 24 | 1,073 | 118 | 501 | 258 |
| 31 Jul 24 | 1,059 | 116 | 492 | 251 |
| 30 Apr 24 | 1,051 | 107 | 484 | 249 |
| 31 Jan 24 | 1,038 | 99 | 478 | 249 |
| 31 Oct 23 | 1,031 | 30 | 476 | 248 |
| 31 Jul 23 | 1,020 | 30 | 469 | 246 |
| 30 Apr 23 | 1,004 | 21 | 464 | 244 |
| 31 Jan 23 | 991 | 9 | 458 | 244 |
| 31 Oct 22 | 968 | -15 | 437 | 242 |
| 31 Jul 22 | 942 | -39 | 440 | 239 |
| 30 Apr 22 | 910 | -48 | 433 | 229 |
| 31 Jan 22 | 874 | -54 | 418 | 219 |
| 31 Oct 21 | 840 | -50 | 419 | 208 |
| 31 Jul 21 | 812 | -37 | 395 | 202 |
| 30 Apr 21 | 790 | -32 | 381 | 199 |
| 31 Jan 21 | 771 | -43 | 381 | 201 |
| 31 Oct 20 | 755 | -69 | 388 | 206 |
| 31 Jul 20 | 737 | -104 | 405 | 207 |
| 30 Apr 20 | 717 | -133 | 416 | 207 |
| 31 Jan 20 | 696 | -144 | 420 | 200 |
| 31 Oct 19 | 676 | -134 | 415 | 188 |
| 31 Jul 19 | 655 | -133 | 414 | 180 |
| 30 Apr 19 | 631 | -135 | 410 | 172 |
| 31 Jan 19 | 608 | -135 | 405 | 164 |
| 31 Oct 18 | 581 | -148 | 408 | 157 |
| 31 Jul 18 | 555 | -150 | 402 | 149 |
| 30 Apr 18 | 529 | -152 | 396 | 142 |
| 31 Jan 18 | 506 | -155 | 388 | 137 |
| 31 Oct 17 | 479 | -159 | 374 | 133 |
| 31 Jul 17 | 453 | -154 | 356 | 128 |
| 30 Apr 17 | 426 | -153 | 338 | 123 |
| 31 Jan 17 | 399 | -152 | 323 | 116 |
| 31 Oct 16 | 374 | -165 | 319 | 111 |
| 31 Jul 16 | 350 | -182 | 319 | 108 |
| 30 Apr 16 | 327 | -194 | 316 | 106 |
| 31 Jan 16 | 303 | -203 | 313 | 103 |
| 31 Oct 15 | 280 | -205 | 303 | 94 |
| 31 Jul 15 | 259 | -202 | 291 | 85 |
Quality Earnings: BOX has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: BOX's current net profit margins (7.9%) are lower than last year (17.6%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: BOX has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 60.4% per year.
Accelerating Growth: BOX's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: BOX had negative earnings growth (-50.7%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Software industry average (11.5%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: Whilst BOX's Return on Equity (78.81%) is outstanding, this metric is skewed due to their high level of debt.
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 | 2026/05/29 12:54 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/29 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/04/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/01/31 |
Data Sources
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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
Box, Inc. is covered by 22 analysts. 9 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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| Edward Magi | Berenberg |
| Joel Fishbein | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Matthew Bullock | BofA Global Research |