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CMC Markets Trading update summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Trading update summary1 Jul, 2026
Trading performance and guidance update
Net operating income for FY2027 is now expected to be at least £550 million, significantly above the previous guidance of £460–480 million.
EBITDA guidance for FY2027 is set at £250 million, reflecting strong operational performance.
Operating expenses excluding variable remuneration are maintained at approximately £280 million.
Exceptional growth in the B2B business is driving operational gearing and higher profit margins.
Several key B2B milestones and a robust pipeline of new opportunities are anticipated over the next 12 months.
Strategic positioning and outlook
B2B platforms, products, technology, and partnerships are central to ongoing profit margin expansion.
The business is leveraging a largely fixed cost base to scale income and profitability.
The next scheduled update will be at the HY2027 results on 19 November 2026.
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Latest events from CMC Markets
- Profit before tax rose 20% to GBP 101.3 million, led by institutional and B2B growth.CMCX
H2 2026 - Net operating income up 5% YoY, dividend up 77%, and FY2026 guidance raised 10% above consensus.CMCXH1 2026
- Profit before tax surged to £51 million on strong income growth and cost discipline.CMCXTrading Update
- Profit before tax reached £49.6m on 45% higher income, margin gains, and B2B-driven growth.CMCXH1 2025
- Q1 FY25 performance on track, driven by B2B growth and Revolut partnership momentum.CMCXQ1 2025 TU
- Record income and profit growth, with B2B and tech driving margin expansion into FY25.CMCXH2 2024
- Profit before tax up 33% to GBP 84.5m as DeFi/Web 3.0 and 24/7 trading drive growth.CMCXH2 2025
- CMC Markets remains on track to meet FY2025 income and cost guidance.CMCXTrading Update
Next CMC Markets earnings date
H1 202719 Nov, 2026
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Next CMC Markets earnings date
H1 202719 Nov, 2026
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