Release Date: June 29, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
- Prosus NV PROSY reported a significant revenue growth to $9.7 billion and an EBITDA of $1.3 billion, showcasing strong financial performance.
- The company achieved a remarkable increase in free cash flow by $2 billion over the last three years, indicating improved financial health.
- Prosus NV (PROSY) successfully disposed of $2 billion in assets, increased dividends by 100%, and completed a $46 billion buyback, demonstrating disciplined capital management.
- Key businesses such as OLX and iFood are driving revenue growth, with OLX achieving 48% profitability, one of the best in its segment.
- The company is leveraging its ecosystem to enhance growth, with Despegar and La Centrale benefiting significantly from integration into Prosus NV (PROSY)'s ecosystem.
Negative Points
- Despite improvements, some businesses like PayU are only beginning to show profitability, with a modest 2% profitability rate.
- Just Eat had been experiencing negative growth of minus 7% over the past four years before recent improvements, indicating past challenges.
- The company is heavily reliant on its ecosystem strategy, which may pose risks if integration efforts do not yield expected results.
- Prosus NV (PROSY) is investing heavily in AI and innovation, which could be costly and may not guarantee immediate returns.
- The company’s growth strategy involves significant acquisitions and divestments, which could lead to potential integration challenges and financial risks.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Can you elaborate on the financial performance and profitability of Prosus's key businesses?
A: Nico Marais, CFO, highlighted that Prosus achieved a 12% revenue growth across its ecosystem businesses, with a 44% increase in adjusted EBITDA to $1.3 billion. Key businesses like OLX and iFood are driving this growth, with Despegar and PayU also showing improvements. The company has consistently grown profitably over the last seven reporting periods.
Q: How has Prosus managed its capital allocation and what are the future plans?
A: Nico Marais explained that Prosus focuses on growth and profitability as the pillars of its capital allocation strategy. The company invests in its ecosystems through bolt-on M&A and minority positions in promising companies. Additionally, Prosus has a significant buyback program, with $46 billion returned over the years and plans for a $5 billion buyback in FY27.
Q: What role does AI innovation play in Prosus's strategy?
A: CEO Fabricio Bloisi emphasized that AI innovation is central to Prosus's strategy. The company is developing Large Language Models and Large Commerce Models to enhance operations and customer experiences. Prosus is leveraging AI to build AI-native companies and improve service delivery through AI assistants, positioning itself as a leader in Latin America, Europe, and India.
Q: How is Prosus's ecosystem contributing to its competitive advantage?
A: Fabricio Bloisi stated that Prosus's ecosystem is a significant competitive advantage, with businesses in travel, classifieds, payments, and more, growing over 40% year-over-year. The ecosystem's strength is evident in Latin America, where it supports various businesses, expanding the total addressable market beyond food delivery.
Q: What are the expectations for Prosus's future performance and growth?
A: Fabricio Bloisi expressed confidence in Prosus's ability to continue delivering results, innovation, and disciplined growth in 2027. The company aims to increase free cash flow and EBITDA, maintain disciplined capital allocation, and leverage its ecosystem and AI innovations to drive profitability and shareholder returns.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
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