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Investing.com -- Plus500 (LON:PLUSP) on Monday reported strong first-quarter results for 2025, reflecting growth in both revenue and profitability.
Revenue for the first quarter jumped by 13% to $205.8 million, up from $182.8 million in the previous quarter.
This growth was driven by $191.7 million in trading income and $14.1 million in interest income. Customer income rose by 3% to $176.3 million.
EBITDA for the quarter increased by 23% to $93.8 million, equating to an EBITDA margin of 46%, compared to 42% in Q4 2024.
Customer trading performance contributed $15.4 million, reflecting the company’s strong risk management during volatile markets.
Plus500 also reported a rise in average customer deposits, which grew by 106% to $12,450 per active customer. Total (EPA:TTEF) customer deposits for the quarter amounted to $1.6 billion, compared to $0.8 billion in Q4 2024.
Management raised its full-year guidance for the full year, now expecting results to exceed current market expectations.
Jefferies noted that while Q1 results do not include a large contribution from customer trading performance, the company is well-positioned to surpass its previous annual revenue forecast of $725 million.
The company’s U.S. futures business, now contributing around 12% of total revenue, showed annualized growth of 18%.
Plus500’s acquisition of Mehta Equities in India is expected to strengthen its presence in the world’s largest retail futures market.
Despite the positive results, Jefferies also highlighted ongoing risks with Plus500’s expansion strategy and global market volatility.
However, the company remains financially strong, with cash balances exceeding $885 million and no debt.