Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (LSAK) Stock Price & Analysis
Lesaka Technologies, Inc. (LSAK) closed at USD 4.45 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, down 0.45% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 4.47; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 4.35–4.5 on volume of 250,405 shares. Market capitalization is $381.79M, with a 52-week range of USD 3.62–5.54 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
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Key facts (LSAK)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale) (1 analysts), mean target USD 14 (range 14–14).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +4.7% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y -16.7% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-04, EPS estimate USD 0.03, revenue estimate $182M.
Analysts (LSAK)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale), 1 analysts; mean target USD 14 (low 14, high 14).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (LSAK)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +4.7% | -16.7% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +4.7% | -3.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 38.8% | 39.9% |
| Max drawdown | -24.2% (Mar 2026→Sep 2026) | -47.3% (Nov 2021→Sep 2022) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC)
| Price | USD 4.45 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.45% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 4.47 |
| Open | USD 4.45 |
| Day Range | USD 4.35 – 4.5 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 3.62 – 5.54 |
| Volume | 250,405 shares |
| Market Cap | $381.79M |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (LSAK)
Nexqual's technical model rates LSAK "NEUTRAL" based on 2 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 47.48 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 4.5) |
| MACD | 0.06 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (LSAK)
Wall Street analysts rate LSAK "Buy" based on 1 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 14 (range USD 14–14), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 1 |
| Mean Target | USD 14 |
| High Target | USD 14 |
| Low Target | USD 14 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (LSAK)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-04 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.03 |
| Revenue Estimate | $182.00M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.15 vs est 0.09 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.11 vs est 0.07 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.08 vs est 0.04 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.06 vs est 0.03 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (LSAK)
| Total Revenue | $721.55M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +11.80% |
| Gross Margin | +32.18% |
| Operating Margin | +4.96% |
| Profit Margin | +0.38% |
| ROE | +1.35% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.24 |
| Current Ratio | 1.59 |
| Total Cash | $81.41M |
| Total Debt | $255.13M |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Financial Health Score (LSAK)
Nexqual rates Lesaka Technologies, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +9% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 32%, operating 5% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $81M cash vs $255M debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $52M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Weak — ROE 1%, ROA 1.7% |
Ownership (LSAK)
| Insider Ownership | +17.03% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +42.53% |
| Shares Outstanding | 85.79M |
| Float | 54.03M |
| Short % of Float | +0.49% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Leadership (LSAK)
Lesaka Technologies, Inc. is led by Lincoln Camagu Mali (age 57), CEO of Southern Africa & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| CEO of Southern Africa & Director | Lincoln Camagu Mali (age 57) |
|---|---|
| Executive Chairman | Ali Zaynalabidin-Haeri Mazanderani (age 43) |
| Group CFO & Director | Daniel Luke Smith (age 53) |
| Group Chief Operating Officer | Naeem Ebrahim Kola (age 52) |
| Head of Corporate Development & Director | Steven J. Heilbron BCom CA(SA) (age 59) |
Major Backers & Investors (LSAK)
Notable institutional backers of Lesaka Technologies, Inc. include Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Rathbones Group PLC, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | 5.99% |
| Goldman Sachs | 5.89% |
| Rathbones Group PLC | 4.26% |
| Hosking Partners LLP | 3.18% |
| Potomac Capital Management, Inc. | 1.77% |
| Kingsway Capital Partners Ltd | 1.07% |
| Citadel | 0.47% |
| Barclays Plc | 0.29% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Deutsche Bank AG | 0.51% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
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