Jumia Technologies AG – ADR (NYSE:JMIA) shares are trading sharply lower Tuesday afternoon after the company reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter EPS results.
Here’s what investors need to know.
Q4 earnings: EPS Miss, Sales Top Estimates
The Africa-focused e-commerce company reported a fourth-quarter EPS loss of 8 cents, missing Wall Street estimates for a 5 cent loss. Revenue, however, came in slightly ahead of expectations at $61.395 million versus the $60.657 million consensus.
On a year-over-year basis, Jumia said fourth-quarter revenue rose to $61.4 million from $45.7 million, representing a 34% increase.
Growth Improves As Losses Narrow
Operationally, Jumia highlighted accelerating platform activity, with gross merchandise value (GMV) up 36% to $279.5 million. The company also posted meaningful progress on profitability metrics: operating loss improved to $10.6 million and adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed to $7.3 million.
Liquidity remained a focus for traders. Jumia ended the quarter with a $77.8 million liquidity position, and net cash used in operating activities fell to $1.7 million from $26.5 million a year ago, pointing to reduced cash burn.
2026 Guidance And Footprint Changes
For 2026, Jumia guided for GMV growth of 27% to 32% and an adjusted EBITDA loss of $25 to $30 million, while reiterating its goal of adjusted EBITDA breakeven in the fourth quarter of 2026 and full-year profitability in 2027.
The company also plans to exit Algeria (about 2% of 2025 GMV) to sharpen its focus on higher-potential markets.
JMIA Shares Plunge Tuesday
JMIA Price Action: Jumia Technologies shares were down 16.54% at $10.24 at the time of publication on Tuesday, according to Benzinga Pro data.
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