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Freelancer H2 2025 earnings summary

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H2 2025 earnings summary24 Feb, 2026

Executive summary

  • Achieved all-time record net profit after tax of AUD 2.2 million, reversing a prior year loss and marking a significant turnaround.

  • Group revenue rose 4.1% year-over-year to AUD 55.3 million, driven by record results in Escrow.com and Loadshift's maiden full-year profit.

  • Operating profit (excluding unrealized FX) reached AUD 2 million, up 1162% from FY24, reflecting strong underlying business performance.

  • Operating cash flow increased 32% to AUD 7.7 million; cash and equivalents at AUD 22.9 million with no net debt.

  • Increased ownership in Loadshift to 73.4% through share buyback.

Financial highlights

  • Group gross marketplace volume (GMV) was AUD 881.5 million, down 7.1% year-over-year.

  • Gross margin improved to 85.2% (from 81.9%), aided by Escrow.com take-rate expansion and payment gateway cost optimization.

  • Operating cash flow (excl. FX) was AUD 7.7 million, up 132% from FY24.

  • Costs increased 5.2%, with payroll up 16% and marketing up 119% off a low base.

  • Cash outflows of AUD 6.9 million mainly related to office lease payments.

Outlook and guidance

  • Targeting double-digit revenue growth and sustained operating profit of over AUD 500,000 per month in FY26.

  • Expecting transformational year for Loadshift and continued strong growth for Escrow.com.

  • Focus on scaling enterprise delivery, expanding into North America, and leveraging AI-driven innovation.

  • Anticipate significant merchant adoption and new verticals for Escrow.com in 2026.

  • AI development is reshaping the marketplace, with AI now ~5% of GMV and further automation planned.

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Freelancer Limited is an Australian company operating an online freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace. Its platform connects employers and freelancers for a wide range of services including software development, writing, marketing, and design. The company serves users globally and also operates escrow and digital payment services through subsidiaries. It is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, and its shares are listed on the ASX.

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