Future (FUTR) Q3 2025 TU earnings summary
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Q3 2025 TU earnings summary
17 Jul, 2025Executive summary
Trading in Q3 2025 aligned with expectations, maintaining trajectory for full-year targets.
Organic performance met forecasts, with strategic focus on engagement and product innovation.
Financial highlights
US advertising grew 5% year-over-year in Q3; UK advertising decline improved to (8)% year-over-year.
eCommerce affiliate revenues declined as anticipated; magazine revenues showed improved resilience.
B2B segment improved over H1, though enterprise technology remained soft.
Go.Compare performance moderated after strong Q3 2024, reflecting car insurance market trends.
Outlook and guidance
On track to meet FY 2025 consensus: revenue £744.9m (range £738.0m–£771.9m), adjusted operating profit £206.2m (range £197.0m–£208.0m).
Management remains mindful of macroeconomic and search environment changes.
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