Karooooo Beats Q1 Estimates as FX Hits Shares
Karooooo Ltd reported a strong start to FY2027, with Q1 results beating analyst expectations driven by Cartrack’s subscriber growth and accelerating subscription revenue. Net subscriber additions surged 70% to a record 142,472, lifting the total to over 2.8 million, while Cartrack subscription revenue rose 19% year over year (21% in constant currency). Revenue reached about ZAR1.575 billion, and non-GAAP EPS came in at ZAR9.63, topping estimates by a comfortable margin, as the company reaffirmed its full-year outlook on continued momentum. Despite the positive results, the company noted foreign exchange headwinds from a stronger rand that weighed on contributions in several markets, and some markets still faced FX pressure. In contrast, one report flagged a potential downgrade to FY2027 GAAP EPS guidance, highlighting mixed market reactions as shares traded modestly lower in after-hours trading in response to the results and outlook, while several analyses also noted favorable valuation metrics and ongoing optimism about subscriber growth and ARR expansion across its platforms.
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“Karooooo Lowers FY2027 GAAP EPS Guidance from $2.35-$2.44 to $2.33-$2.42 vs $2.37 Est - Karooooo (NASDAQ:”Benzinga · Jul 15, 2026
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