OVB (O4B) Q3 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Brokerage income increased by 10.3% to €328.7 million in the first nine months of 2025, driven by strong growth in Central and Eastern Europe and Southern and Western Europe segments, with client and advisor numbers reaching new highs.

• Operating income (EBIT) declined by 55.3% to €6.2 million, mainly due to significant one-off legal and sales support expenses related to the liquidation of a product partner.

• Earnings per share dropped by 58.3% to €0.39, with net income attributable to owners down to €5.6 million.

Financial highlights

• Brokerage income rose from €298.1 million to €328.7 million year-over-year (+10.3%).

• EBIT fell from €13.9 million to €6.2 million, and net income attributable to owners dropped from €13.3 million to €5.6 million.

• EBIT margin declined from 4.7% to 1.9% year-over-year.

• Cash flow from operating activities was €16.7 million (down from €22.3 million YoY); equity ratio decreased to 30.6%.

• Other operating income increased by 78.0%, while operating expenses and personnel costs also rose.

Outlook and guidance

• Operating income for 2025 is expected to be between €10 and €15 million, impacted by the insolvency of a former product partner.

• Group brokerage income is projected to range from €430 to €450 million for the full year.

• The company continues to implement its medium-term growth strategy, focusing on expanding its sales organization and client base.