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10 Aug 2026, 06:46 UTC · 1h ago
Plus500 profit growth stalls despite record revenue as US expansion absorbs spending
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Plus500's US non-OTC arm (futures and prediction markets) grew revenue by approximately 30% and is on track for $140 million in annualized revenue. — Successful diversification into high-growth prediction and event markets reduces reliance on traditional CFD trading.
+0.60Plus500's active customer base grew 10% overall for the half, but declined 1% in the second quarter with new sign-ups falling 12%. — Decelerating customer acquisition and a quarterly dip in active users suggest a potential cooling of growth momentum.
-0.40Plus500 reported a 12% increase in first-half revenue to $462.9 million, though EBITDA remained nearly flat at $187.5 million. — Strong top-line growth is offset by increased customer acquisition costs and currency headwinds, limiting immediate earnings upside.
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Plus500 distributed $182.5 million to shareholders via buybacks and dividends in the first half of the year. — Aggressive capital return programs typically support share price floors and signal management confidence.
+0.30Diversified Energy Company is acquiring its first operated drilling rig to launch a development program in Oklahoma. — Moving to operated drilling indicates a shift toward vertical integration and potentially higher operational control/margins.
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Announced the launch of a new development program and the acquisition of its first operated drilling rig.
Reported three-year high revenue and strong shareholder returns, although EBITDA growth was flat.
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