KONINKLIJKE KPN

Investor looking to invest in telecoms can choose from many telcos in Europe as most European countries have their own incumbent. Incumbent telcos are reliable dividend payers, but this is no guarantee for a positive total return as declining share prices can eat in to the returns from dividends. KPN shares are likely to keep trading in the same range as where they've traded over the last decade. Growth opportunities in the Dutch market are limited.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

KPN's Q3 2024 earnings report confirms the thesis of limited growth, with shares designated to trade in the 2-4 euro range, where they've traded over the last decade. KPN's growth is hindered by operating solely in the competitive Dutch market and protections against hostile takeovers, limiting capital appreciation opportunities. The Youfone acquisition provided a one-off revenue boost, but organic growth barely keeps up with inflation.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

Here is how Koninklijke KPN NV (KKPNF) and Markel Group (MKL) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.» Mehr auf zacks.com