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Royal KPN NV (DE:KPNB)
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Royal KPN (KPNB) Price & Analysis

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KPNB Stock Chart & Stats

€4.02
€0.02(0.48%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€4.02
€0.02(0.48%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Recurring Connectivity And ConvergenceKPN’s subscription-based connectivity model is reinforced by broad fixed-mobile convergence, which can improve customer loyalty and support ARPU. The sizeable converged base creates a durable platform for cross-selling and helps stabilize revenue across consumer connectivity services over the coming quarters.
Fiber Leadership And Network UpgradeLeading fiber scale and continued fiber adoption strengthen KPN’s network position in the Dutch market. A more fiber-oriented customer base can support service quality, retention and premium broadband economics, while the existing footprint provides an important structural advantage as legacy access declines.
Resilient Cash Generation And MarginsImproving free cash flow alongside comparable EBITDA growth indicates that KPN is converting its established telecom operations into meaningful cash. Strong margins and disciplined cost control provide resources for network investment, debt service and shareholder distributions while supporting financial resilience.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageThe sharp increase in leverage and lower equity base raises KPN’s financial risk and reduces balance-sheet flexibility. Although operating cash flow remains resilient, a more leveraged structure can constrain investment choices and make the company less able to absorb operational setbacks over the next several quarters.
Persistent B2B WeaknessWeakness in Tailored Solutions and LCE is weighing on KPN’s business revenue base, with legacy services, low-margin offerings and competitive pricing pressure identified as ongoing issues. Continued B2B softness could limit group revenue acceleration and delay progress toward the company’s longer-term growth ambitions.
Regulatory Constraint On Fiber StrategyThe ACM decision removes a near-term consolidation route and may reduce KPN’s potential fiber footprint from roughly 85% toward 80% without further M&A. This limits strategic optionality, introduces legal uncertainty and could make the company’s network expansion ambitions more dependent on organic investment.

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KPNB FAQ

What was Royal KPN NV’s price range in the past 12 months?
Royal KPN NV lowest stock price was €3.66 and its highest was €4.90 in the past 12 months.
    What is Royal KPN NV’s market cap?
    Royal KPN NV’s market cap is €16.08B.
      When is Royal KPN NV’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Royal KPN NV’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 28, 2027 which is in 90 days.
        How were Royal KPN NV’s earnings last quarter?
        Royal KPN NV released its earnings results on Oct 28, 2026. The company reported €0.064 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.062 by €0.002.
          Is Royal KPN NV overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Royal KPN NV’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Royal KPN NV pay dividends?
            Royal KPN NV does not currently pay dividends.
            What is Royal KPN NV’s EPS estimate?
            Royal KPN NV’s EPS estimate is 0.06.
              How many shares outstanding does Royal KPN NV have?
              Royal KPN NV has 3,774,762,500 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Royal KPN NV’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Royal KPN NV reported an EPS of €0.064 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.062. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.005%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Royal KPN NV?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:KPNB
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    Royal KPN Stock Smart Score

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                    Fundamentals

                    Return on Equity
                    36.66%
                    Trailing 12-Months
                    Asset Growth
                    -1.14%
                    Trailing 12-Months
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                    Company Description

                    Royal KPN NV

                    Koninklijke KPN N.V. is a Dutch telecommunications and information technology company, delivering its services throughout the Netherlands. Its operations are structured into four main divisions: Consumer, Business, Wholesale, and Network, Operations & IT. For residential customers, KPN provides both landline and mobile telephone services, high-speed broadband internet (fixed and mobile), and television. Business clients benefit from specialized IT solutions, particularly those related to infrastructure and networking. Additionally, the company offers wholesale network services to third-party providers. Beyond these core offerings, KPN supplies a range of advanced IT services, including cloud-based and digital workspace solutions, alongside robust cybersecurity measures. Other provisions encompass interconnect traffic, international visitor roaming, various digital products, and its NL-ix internet exchange platform. The company also sells mobile devices, accompanying peripheral equipment, and software licenses. Established in 1881, Koninklijke KPN N.V. has its headquarters in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

                    Royal KPN (KPNB) Earnings & Revenues

                    KPNB Company Deck

                    KPNB Earnings Call

                    Q3 2026
                    0:00 / 0:00
                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                    The call presented a majority of operational and financial positives — underlying EBITDA growth ahead of midterm targets, margin expansion, a rebound in free cash flow, strong SME performance, improving consumer and mobile trends, fiber leadership, completed EUR 250m buyback, and maintained full-year EBITDA and free cash flow guidance. However, material challenges remain: weakness in Tailored Solutions and LCE that moderated service revenue outlook, a regulatory block on a key fiber transaction (ACM decision) limiting consolidation optionality, and near-term Q3 headwinds from lapping one-offs and CLA payments. On balance, the positive operational momentum, robust cash generation, and maintained guidance outweigh the near-term revenue and regulatory setbacks.View all DE:KPNB earnings summaries
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