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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
Resilient Cash GenerationStable operating cash flow and improving free cash flow support network investment, debt servicing and shareholder distributions. This recurring cash-generation capacity provides resilience for a mature telecom business despite modest revenue growth.
Healthy Margins And EfficiencyHigh margins and cost discipline indicate a scalable operating model with scope to protect profitability. Efficiency gains and workforce reductions can help offset competitive pricing, wage pressure and slower growth over the medium term.
Fiber Leadership And Customer ConvergenceA leading fiber footprint strengthens network quality and supports higher-value connectivity services. Bundling fixed and mobile products can increase customer loyalty, improve monetization and reduce churn, reinforcing KPN's position in its domestic market.
Bears Say
Elevated Leverage And Reduced FlexibilityThe sharp rise in leverage increases financial risk and reduces flexibility for fiber investment, acquisitions or shareholder returns. Although current interest coverage is strong, a smaller equity base leaves the company more exposed to operating or regulatory setbacks.
Persistent B2B WeaknessDeclines in Tailored Solutions and legacy LCE services constrain group revenue momentum and dilute the benefit of SME growth. Competitive pricing and shrinking legacy offerings may require restructuring before this segment can return to sustainable growth.
Regulatory Limits On Fiber ConsolidationThe blocked transaction restricts KPN's ability to expand its fiber footprint through consolidation and may reduce its ambition from roughly 85% toward 80% without acquisitions. An appeal also introduces ongoing legal and regulatory uncertainty.

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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 €15.60B.
      When is Royal KPN NV’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Royal KPN NV’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 28, 2026 which is in 45 days.
        How were Royal KPN NV’s earnings last quarter?
        Royal KPN NV released its earnings results on Jul 22, 2026. The company reported €0.053 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of €0.055 by -€0.003.
          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 3,827,465,300 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Royal KPN NV’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Royal KPN NV reported an EPS of €0.053 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of €0.055. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.164%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Royal KPN NV?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:KPNB
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                  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

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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

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                    KPNB Earnings Call

                    Q2 2026
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                    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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