Should I buy or sell Lesaka Technologies stock right now?

1 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Lesaka Technologies in the last year. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" LSAK shares. View LSAK analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

How have LSAK shares performed in 2024?

Lesaka Technologies' stock was trading at $3.24 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, LSAK stock has increased by 25.6% and is now trading at $4.07. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

When is Lesaka Technologies' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 8th 2024. View our LSAK earnings forecast .

How can I listen to Lesaka Technologies' earnings call?

Lesaka Technologies will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, May 9th at 8:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link .

How were Lesaka Technologies' earnings last quarter?

Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:LSAK) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February, 6th. The company reported ($0.04) earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.06) by $0.02. The firm earned $143.89 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $144.48 million. Lesaka Technologies had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.17% and a negative net margin of 4.77%.

What guidance has Lesaka Technologies issued on next quarter's earnings?

Lesaka Technologies issued an update on its third quarter 2024 earnings guidance on Tuesday, February, 6th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $144.8 million-$150.2 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $149.3 million.

How do I buy shares of Lesaka Technologies?

Shares of LSAK stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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Lesaka Technologies (LSAK) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$4.07

-0.06 (-1.45%)

(As of 04:16 PM ET)

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50-Day Range: $3.40
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52-Week Range: $3.00
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Volume: 4,681 shs
Average Volume: 13,230 shs
Market Capitalization: $253.93 million

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: N/A

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Lesaka Technologies MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: N/A
Upside/Downside: N/A
Short Interest: Bearish
0.18% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 1.19
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing
From ($0.23) to ($0.09) Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

0.13 out of 5 stars

Business Services Sector

308th out of 314 stocks

Functions Related To Depository Banking Industry

2nd out of 2 stocks

N/A

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
There is not enough analysis data for Lesaka Technologies.

2.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.18% of the float of Lesaka Technologies has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Lesaka Technologies has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.7.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Lesaka Technologies has recently increased by 6.82%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Lesaka Technologies does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
Lesaka Technologies does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for LSAK.

2.9

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Lesaka Technologies has a news sentiment score of 1.19. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.64 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Lesaka Technologies this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

0.0

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Lesaka Technologies insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 3.03% of the stock of Lesaka Technologies is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
Only 24.19% of the stock of Lesaka Technologies is held by institutions.

0.6

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Lesaka Technologies are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.23) to ($0.09) per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Lesaka Technologies is -9.93, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Lesaka Technologies is -9.93, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Lesaka Technologies has a P/B Ratio of 1.40. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Lesaka Technologies Stock (NASDAQ:LSAK)

Lesaka Technologies, Inc. operates as a Fintech company that utilizes its proprietary banking and payment technologies to deliver financial services solutions to merchants (B2B) and consumers (B2C) in Southern Africa. It offers cash management solutions, growth capital, card acquiring, bill payment technologies, and value-added services to formal and informal retail merchants, as well as banking, lending, and insurance solutions to consumers across Southern Africa. The company also engages in the sale of POS devices, SIM cards, and other consumables; and license of rights 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 Stock Price History

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LSAK Stock News Headlines

April 11, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Lesaka Technologies, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:LSAK) largest shareholders are private equity firms with 39% ownership, individual investors own 31%

April 3, 2024 | investorplace.com

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Lesaka Technologies Announces Third Quarter 2024 Results Webcast and Conference Call

March 27, 2024 | globenewswire.com

Lesaka to Host Webcast and Conference Call to Review Third Quarter 2024 Results

March 14, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Investors in Lesaka Technologies (NASDAQ:LSAK) have unfortunately lost 33% over the last three years

March 1, 2024 | msn.com

Lesaka Technologies to Showcase at Citi's Emerging Markets FinTech Forum

February 28, 2024 | globenewswire.com

Lesaka to Participate at Citi's 2024 Emerging Markets FinTech Forum

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Lesaka Technologies Stock (NASDAQ:LSAK) Earnings Dates and Earning Calls

February 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Lesaka Technologies Second Quarter 2024 Earnings: EPS Misses Expectations

February 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:LSAK) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

February 7, 2024 | benzinga.com

Lesaka Technologies: Q2 Earnings Insights

February 7, 2024 | finanznachrichten.de

Lesaka Technologies: Lesaka delivers improved profitability as it exceeds FY24 Q2 guidance

February 6, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

Lesaka delivers improved profitability as it exceeds FY24 Q2 guidance

February 6, 2024 | msn.com

Lesaka Technologies GAAP EPS of -$0.04 misses by $0.01, revenue of $143.9M misses by $0.57M

February 6, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Lesaka Technologies Inc (LSAK) Surpasses Q2 FY24 Guidance with Strong Revenue and Profitability ...

February 6, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Lesaka Technologies (LSAK) Reports Q2 Loss, Misses Revenue Estimates

February 6, 2024 | msn.com

Lesaka Technologies up 2%, to buy data analytics company Touchsides

February 5, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Lesaka to Expand its Merchant Division’s Footprint in South Africa’s Informal Market with the Acquisition of Touchsides (Pty) Ltd from Heineken International B.V.

January 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Lesaka to Host Webcast and Conference Call to Review Second Quarter 2024 Results

January 2, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

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December 14, 2023 | msn.com

Lesaka Technologies director Ali Mazanderani discloses purchase of 322,476 shares

December 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Director Ali Mazanderani's Strategic Investment in Lesaka Technologies Inc

December 4, 2023 | msn.com

Lesaka Technologies says CEO Meyer to step down

December 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Lesaka appoints fintech entrepreneur Ali Mazanderani as Chairman, Kuben Pillay as Lead Independent Director, and Chris Meyer to conclude tenure as Group CEO in February 2024

November 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:LSAK) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 2/06/2024
Today: 4/16/2024
Next Earnings (Confirmed): 5/08/2024
Fiscal Year End: 6/30/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Sector: Business Services
Industry: Functions related to depository banking
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:LSAK
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 1041514
Web: www.lesakatech.com
Phone: (711) 343-2000
Fax: 27-11-442-5908
Employees: 2,303
Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): ($0.41)
Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $-35,070,000.00
Net Margins: -4.77%
Pretax Margin: -4.38%
Return on Equity: -14.17%
Return on Assets: -4.56%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.77
Current Ratio: 1.58
Quick Ratio: 1.36

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $527.97 million
Price / Sales: 0.48
Cash Flow: N/A
Price / Cash Flow: N/A
Book Value: $2.91 per share
Price / Book: 1.40

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 62,390,000
Free Float: 60,496,000
Market Cap: $253.93 million
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.02

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Key Executives

Mr. Ali Zaynalabidin-Haeri Mazanderani (Age 42)
Executive Independent Chairman
Comp: $129k
Mr. Naeem Ebrahim Kola (Age 51)
Group CFO, Treasurer, Secretary & Director
Comp: $746.18k
Mr. Lincoln Camagu Mali (Age 55)
CEO of Southern Africa & Director
Comp: $684.48k
Mr. Steven J. Heilbron BCom CA(SA) (Age 58)
CEO of Connect Group & Director
Comp: $614.87k
Mr. Alan Keschner (Age 64)
Vice President of Joint Ventures and Investments
Mr. Basie Kok
Group Chief Technology Officer
Mr. Dhruv Chopra (Age 50)
Group Vice President of Investor Relations
Ms. Janie Marx
Group Compliance Officer
Mr. Lawrie Chalmers (Age 63)
Vice President of Group Human Resources
Mr. Yasvanth Singh
Chief Information Officer

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LSAK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Lesaka Technologies stock right now?: 1 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Lesaka Technologies in the last year. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" LSAK shares.
View LSAK analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
How have LSAK shares performed in 2024?: Lesaka Technologies' stock was trading at $3.24 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, LSAK stock has increased by 25.6% and is now trading at $4.07.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
When is Lesaka Technologies' next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 8th 2024.
View our LSAK earnings forecast.
How can I listen to Lesaka Technologies' earnings call?: Lesaka Technologies will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, May 9th at 8:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.

How were Lesaka Technologies' earnings last quarter?: Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:LSAK) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February, 6th. The company reported ($0.04) earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.06) by $0.02. The firm earned $143.89 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $144.48 million. Lesaka Technologies had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.17% and a negative net margin of 4.77%.
What guidance has Lesaka Technologies issued on next quarter's earnings?: Lesaka Technologies issued an update on its third quarter 2024 earnings guidance on Tuesday, February, 6th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $144.8 million-$150.2 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $149.3 million.
How do I buy shares of Lesaka Technologies?: Shares of LSAK stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

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Lesaka Technologies (LSAK) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Lesaka Technologies MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Lesaka Technologies Stock (NASDAQ:LSAK)

LSAK Stock Price History

LSAK Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders & Institutions

LSAK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™