Karooooo Limited Shares Plunge Despite Revenue Growth
Karooooo Limited (KARO) saw its shares plummet 16.5% on Wednesday, as investors reacted to its fiscal Q2 2026 earnings report. The telematics and data software leader reported a 21% revenue growth but disappointed with only a 13% rise in adjusted non-GAAP earnings per share. Margins contracted, with gross margins falling three percentage points to 72%.
While the company accelerated its annual recurring revenue growth to 20%, up from 17% in fiscal 2025, profit concerns triggered a sell-off. The stock had rallied significantly in recent years, making it vulnerable to earnings misses. Withholding taxes on dividends and margin pressures overshadowed the top-line progress.