Trading platform operator Plus500 has reported that its sales and earnings for 2025 came in ahead of market expectations, following what the company described as an 'extremely strong' year.
According to the FTSE 250 firm, revenues for the year to 31 December are expected to reach $792m (£589m), with earnings of $348m (£258.8m). This represents an 8% increase in earnings compared with the previous year. The company also distributed approximately $380m (£283m) to shareholders during the period.
The group attributed its performance to market volatility and continued investment in technology, with its share price having climbed by more than a third over the past year. However, new customer acquisition declined by 10% to 104,500, reflecting a strategic emphasis on 'long-term, high-value customers'. The number of active customers eased slightly to 242,000.
Looking ahead, Plus500 said it remains 'strategically well-positioned' to benefit from both short-term market trends and longer-term structural growth. The board said it is confident in the outlook for 2026 and beyond, expecting further financial and strategic progress alongside additional shareholder returns.
Rae Maile, an analyst at Panmure Liberum, said the company's revenues were 'materially ahead of consensus' for 2025, helped by a strong fourth-quarter trading period. He added that Plus500 had again outperformed expectations on EBITDA and anticipated 'yet another good year' in 2026.
