JOHANNESBURG, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:LSAK, JSE: LSK) ("Lesaka") today announced it will release fourth quarter and year-end 2025 results after the U.S. market close on September 3, 2025. Lesaka management will host a presentation webcast and conference call on September 4, 2025, at 8:00am EDT (2:00pm SAST), followed by a live question and answer session for analysts and investors. Webcast Registration Link to access the results webcast: https://www.corpcam.com/Le ...

Group 1: Recent Performance - Paypal (PYPL) closed at $75.03, reflecting a -1.51% change from the previous day, which is less than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.07% [1] - Over the past month, Paypal's shares have appreciated by 3.58%, outperforming the Business Services sector's loss of 2.31% but lagging behind the S&P 500's gain of 3.94% [1] Group 2: Upcoming Earnings - Paypal's earnings report is scheduled for July 29, 2025, with analysts expecting earnings of $1.29 per share, indicating year-over-year growth of 8.4% [2] - The consensus estimate projects revenue of $8.09 billion, reflecting a 2.55% rise from the same quarter last year [2] Group 3: Fiscal Year Projections - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are projected at $5.08 per share and revenue at $32.73 billion, representing changes of +9.25% and +2.92% from the prior year, respectively [3] - Recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Paypal are important as they reflect near-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating a favorable business outlook [3] Group 4: Valuation Metrics - Paypal has a Forward P/E ratio of 14.99, indicating a discount compared to its industry's Forward P/E of 17.12 [5] - The PEG ratio for Paypal is currently 1.24, while the Financial Transaction Services industry average is 1.32 [6] Group 5: Industry Ranking - The Financial Transaction Services industry, part of the Business Services sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 33, placing it in the top 14% of over 250 industries [6] - The Zacks Rank system, which measures the strength of individual industry groups, shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]

Key Takeaways STNE shares jumped 12.7% in 30 days, beating PYPL's 3.1% and outperforming the sector and the market. StoneCo is driving growth with localized fintech innovation and aggressive share repurchase programs. PYPL shows product gains but faces mobile share losses and margin pressure amid ongoing transformation.StoneCo (STNE) and PayPal (PYPL) are two fintech powerhouses specializing in digital payments. StoneCo operates in Latin America’s emerging markets, while PayPal operates globally. Both are ...

Key Takeaways Zacks highlights five mid-cap fintech stocks poised for long-term gains amid digital finance growth. BILL, ACIW, FOUR, OPFI and STNE have shown rising earnings estimates and expanding client bases. Sector momentum is driven by AI adoption, mobile banking growth, and real-time payment innovations.Financial technology (fintech) represents a transformative investment space in a hybrid sector merging finance and technology. The companies featured in the space offer a variety of services, such as ...

SAN FRANCISCO, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- At a ribbon-cutting event in San Francisco, Visa, Street Soccer USA (SSUSA) and Bank of America announced today an initiative to expand access to soccer across the United States. Harnessing the unifying power of soccer, the companies will provide open park space in six cities to bring people together, foster youth development, and strengthen community ties through sport and purpose-driven programming."This movement is about scale, sustainability, and impact," sai ...

Core Insights - IDT Corporation reported strong financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, with significant year-over-year increases in gross profit, income from operations, and earnings per share [1][4][30]. Financial Performance - Gross profit increased by 15% year-over-year to $112 million, achieving a record gross profit margin of 37.1% [1][3]. - Income from operations rose by 133% to $27 million, while adjusted EBITDA increased by 57% to $32 million [1][3]. - GAAP EPS increased to $0.86 from $0.22, and non-GAAP EPS rose to $0.90 from $0.38 [1][3]. Segment Performance National Retail Solutions (NRS) - Recurring revenue grew by 23% to $29.4 million, driven by a 37% increase in Merchant Services revenue and a 33% rise in SaaS fees [2][5]. - Income from operations and adjusted EBITDA both increased by 29% year-over-year [2][5]. BOSS Money / Fintech Segment - BOSS Money transactions increased by 27% to 6 million, with revenue rising by 25% to $34.4 million [2][7]. - The fintech segment's gross profit grew by 31% to $22.6 million, and income from operations reached $4.3 million [2][7]. net2phone - Subscription revenue increased by 7% to $21.5 million, with income from operations surging by 188% to $1.4 million [3][26]. - Adjusted EBITDA for net2phone rose by 50% to $3.2 million [3][26]. Traditional Communications - Gross profit increased by 5% to $43.4 million, with income from operations rising by 39% to $17.3 million [3][9]. - Adjusted EBITDA for this segment grew by 30% to $19.3 million [3][9]. Cash Flow and Capital Expenditures - Net cash provided by operating activities was $75.7 million in 3Q25, compared to $9.5 million in 3Q24 [30]. - Capital expenditures increased by 14% to $5.4 million [3][31]. Future Outlook - The company is focusing on developing new offerings to enhance the competitiveness of independent retailers against larger chains [6]. - BOSS Money is working on initiatives to drive long-term growth and reduce cross-border transaction friction [7].

NEWARK, NJ, May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT), a global provider of fintech, cloud communications, and traditional communications solutions, has scheduled its report of financial and operational results for the third quarter fiscal year 2025 (the three months ended April 30, 2025) on Thursday, June 5, 2025. IDT’s earnings release will be issued and posted on the IDT investor relations website (https://www.idt.net/investors-and-media) at approximately 4:15 PM Eastern. IDT will host ...

OCTOPUS FUTURE GENERATIONS VCT PLC Annual report and financial statements for the period ended 31 December 2024 Octopus Future Generations VCT plc (‘Future Generations VCT’ or the ‘Company’) is backing businesses that aim to address some of society’s biggest challenges, providing an opportunity for investors to share in the growth of ambitious, purpose‑driven companies. The Company is managed by Octopus AIF Management Limited (the ‘Manager’), which has delegated investment management to Octopus Investments ...

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