Datatec focuses on earnings calendar, shares on JSE investor radar

By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-23, 21:40.

Datatec (ZAE000182356) starts the new week with investors watching its upcoming Johannesburg Stock Exchange reporting dates and sector signals from global IT services peers. The group operates in a market shaped by cautious corporate IT spending and large-cap benchmarks such as Accenture on the NYSE.

Upcoming dates and sector backdrop

Datatec’s financial year ends on 29 February, and the company traditionally reports full-year results in late May or June, as indicated in its past financial calendar on the investor relations site. Accenture’s latest quarterly update pointed to steady enterprise demand and disciplined spending on cloud and security services, which is a relevant backdrop for Datatec’s networking and integration business. Accenture investor relations

The South African IT services sector remains relatively concentrated, with listed peers such as EOH and Altron also reflecting domestic demand for managed services, cloud migration and cybersecurity projects, according to recent Johannesburg market commentary. Reuters coverage of global IT services

Analyst views and valuation context

International coverage of Datatec on consensus platforms is limited compared with larger US and European IT services names, but sector-wide reports from houses such as Goldman Sachs and UBS on technology and IT services multiples offer a valuation frame, often citing mid-teens earnings multiples for established players. Goldman Sachs technology sector insights

Market data providers tracking the Johannesburg Stock Exchange highlight that regional tech and telecoms shares often trade at a discount to global peers given currency risk and local macro conditions, a factor Datatec investors monitor when comparing the stock to international benchmarks. Bloomberg Africa markets section

How Datatec earns its money

Datatec generates revenue mainly through technology distribution, IT integration and consulting services across regions including Africa, Europe and the Americas. Its operations have historically included businesses such as Logicalis, which focuses on networking, cloud and data center solutions for corporate and public sector clients.

Where the shares trade today

The Datatec shares (ZAE000182356) trade on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in South Africa; the latest verifiable price information from the home market is not contemporaneously available, so only the listing venue is stated here.

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