South African tech tycoon Zak Calisto’s Karooooo stake tops $1 billion
Investors have been responding positively to the firm’s recent earnings and steady growth, particularly in its core subscription business.
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Investors have been responding positively to the firm’s recent earnings and steady growth, particularly in its core subscription business.
Karooooo’s FY 2025 revenue hit $249.87 million, driven by subscription growth and global expansion, reaffirming its role as a leader in mobility solutions.
Calisto’s 64.81% stake in Karooooo—about 20 million shares—has gained $71.5 million in market value over the past two weeks.
The drop comes in the wake of sweeping U.S. tariffs, which have rattled investors and pushed the mobility Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company’s stock lower.
The $809.2 million decline comes after a brief surge between Jan. 27 and Feb. 6, when his holdings gained $71 million before the downturn wiped out those gains.
It expects minimal impact on earnings and cash flow, as Mozambique contributes a small share of profits across 25 countries.
This gain comes after a late-January decline that had reduced his stake to $874 million.
The latest increase extends the market value of his stake to nearly $950 million.
Karooooo shares surge adding millions to South African tech mogul's wealth
This follows a $107.76 million decline recorded between Oct. 14 and Nov. 6, pushing his stake further below the $1 billion mark.
South African tech mogul Zak Calisto faces wealth decline amid Karooooo share drop.
Total revenue climbed 7 percent to R2.19 billion ($124.2 million) from R2.04 billion ($115.7 million) a year earlier.
Calisto’s net worth has surged significantly, driven by a sharp rise in the market value of his shares in Karooooo.
South African tech mogul Zak Calisto's fortune surges by $65 million amid Karooooo's market rally