Overview
UK mortgage network's 2025 revenue rose 19% yr/yr
Adjusted pretax profit for 2025 grew 12% yr/yr
Company expanded adviser network and completed several acquisitions
Outlook
Company expects strong refinance lending in 2026 due to higher fixed-rate maturities
MAB anticipates modest release of pent-up demand in house purchases in early 2026
Company plans to focus on integration and optimizing margins of acquired businesses
Result Drivers
REFINANCING ACTIVITY - Strengthened in H2 2025 as more fixed-rate products matured, boosting remortgage and product transfer volumes by 12%
ADVISER PRODUCTIVITY - Average revenue per adviser increased 13% to £157k, despite new joiners not reaching full productivity
ACQUISITIONS - Acquired majority stakes in several firms, including Heron, Evolve, Meridian, and UK MoneyMan, to bolster market position
Key Details
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Consensus Estimate
FY Revenue
GBP 318 mln
FY Adjusted Pretax Profit
GBP 35.80 mln
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 3 "strong buy" or "buy", 1 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the investment management & fund operators peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) PLC is GBp1,075.00, about 57.2% above its January 21 closing price of GBp684.00
The stock recently traded at 14 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 15 three months ago
Press Release: ID:nRSV8619Pa
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