Overview
Germany online brokerage's preliminary Q1 revenue rose 19% yr/yr
Preliminary Q1 net income grew 28% yr/yr to EUR 54 mln, driven by commission and interest income
Operating expenses rose 13% yr/yr, but at a slower pace than revenue
Outlook
Company confirms 2026 revenue guidance of EUR 588 mln to EUR 616 mln, up 5-10%
Company expects 2026 net income of EUR 168 mln to EUR 184 mln, up 5-15%
flatexDEGIRO reaffirms 2027 targets for revenue of around EUR 650 mln and net income of EUR 200 mln
Result Drivers
COMMISSION INCOME - Revenue growth driven by higher transaction volumes and increased average commissions per transaction, supported by market volatility
INTEREST INCOME - Interest income rose 14% year-on-year due to higher customer cash balances, increased margin loan utilization, and active treasury management, offsetting lower interest rates
OPERATING LEVERAGE - Operating expenses grew at a slower pace than revenues, with higher marketing spend offset by lower personnel costs, supporting a disproportionate rise in net income
Company press release: ID:nEQbrx1Vpa
Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q1 Revenue
Beat
EUR 173.60 mln
EUR 165 mln (1 Analyst)
Q1 EBITDA
EUR 87.20 mln
Q1 EBITDA Margin
50.20%
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