Shares of publicly listed broker Plus500 (LSE: PLUS) initially dropped 4% in response to the latest trading update, but later rebounded to close at a record level of 3,070 pence during Monday’s session. Analysts at Peel Hunt, commenting on the fintech’s preliminary Q1 2025 results, noted the increasing “quality” and “value” of both new and active retained customers.

Peel Hunt also raised their target price for Plus500 shares to 3,400 pence, implying a potential upside of around 11.5%.

Plus500 Stock Surges to Record High Following Q1 Results

Plus500’s latest trading update showed Q1 revenues were 13% higher than in the previous quarter, reaching $206 million, while quarterly EBITDA rose 23% to $94 million. Although the number of active and new customers dipped compared to last year, customer value metrics improved, with both average revenue per user and average deposits rising.

At the Monday open, shares initially fell 4% to 2,930 pence, but rebounded by the session’s close to finish at 3,070 pence, up 0.72% on the day. The intraday high was 3,094 pence, setting a new all-time high (ATH). On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, shares again reached a new ATH at 3,098 pence.

Source: Yahoo! Finance
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According to Peel Hunt analysts Stuart Duncan and Stephen Payne, this is only the beginning. In their updated “Buy” recommendation issued Monday, they raised the target price for Plus500 from 2,910 pence to 3,400 pence.

Peel Hunt Sees Further Gains Possible

Peel Hunt noted that Plus500 continues to perform above market consensus, with the firm’s own EBITDA forecast for the full year already running ahead of published consensus estimates. The analysts cited the strength of Plus500’s business model and its ongoing cash generation, with the group holding approximately $885 million in balance sheet cash.

Despite the stock’s strong rally, Plus500 still trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of about 11.8 times 2024 earnings, and an EV/EBITDA multiple close to 6x, according to Peel Hunt data. The dividend yield is projected at 4.2% for 2024.

“The group remains highly cash generative,” said Peel Hunt’s Duncan and Payne. “We see further upside potential despite the recent strong share price performance.”

Plus500 has also expanded its geographic reach, with a recent acquisition in India, and its non-OTC business now accounting for 12% of total revenue. The next scheduled trading update from the company is due in July.

2025 and 2026 Forecasts

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For 2025, revenues are expected to reach $758 million, with adjusted pre-tax profit forecast at $335 million and adjusted earnings per share at 362.4 cents. EBITDA is projected at $341.4 million, supporting strong free cash flow of $292.4 million. Peel Hunt also notes a significant cash balance, with net cash expected to rise to $882 million by year-end 2025.

Looking ahead to 2026, the outlook remains positive. Peel Hunt anticipates revenue increasing to $782 million, adjusted pre-tax profit rising to $346 million, and adjusted earnings per share reaching 395.4 cents. EBITDA is forecast to rise to $353.5 million, and net cash is set to approach $983 million, with free cash flow estimated at $305.2 million.

“The overall conclusion of the statement is that the full-year results should be ahead of consensus,” Peel Hunt added. “The company website cites consensus EBITDA of $331m; we are already slightly ahead of this at $341m, so make no changes, and expect consensus to settle closer to our forecast.”

In terms of valuation, Plus500 is currently trading at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 11.2 times for 2025, dropping to 10.3 times for 2026. The enterprise value to EBIT multiple is forecast at 6.0x for 2025 and 5.1x for 2026. Dividend yield is projected at 2.9% for 2025 and 3.2% for 2026.

Source: Finance Magnates