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Highlights
- Revenue Growth: Plus500's revenue increased by 11% to $187.3 million in Q3 2024, reflecting steady business expansion.
- New Customer Growth: The number of new customers rose by 21% year-on-year, demonstrating the company’s effective global reach and marketing efforts.
- UAE and US Market Expansion: Significant progress was made in key markets, including the US futures market and the UAE, establishing Plus500's footprint in these regions.
Plus500 (LSE:PLUS), a global multi-asset fintech group, has released its trading update for the third quarter of 2024, revealing substantial growth in revenue, customer acquisition, and market presence. The company, which operates advanced technology-driven trading platforms, reported solid financial results driven by strategic initiatives and continued market expansion.
For the three-month period ending September 30, 2024, Plus500 recorded an 11% increase in revenue, reaching $187.3 million, up from $168.1 million in the same quarter of 2023. Customer income also showed strong improvement, growing by 8% to $166.3 million from $153.6 million in Q3 2023. These gains reflect the company's ongoing success in expanding its global footprint and attracting a growing base of high-value customers.
EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) also saw positive growth, albeit at a slightly slower pace. Plus500 reported a 2% rise in EBITDA, bringing the total to $82.2 million, compared to $80.3 million in the same period last year. The EBITDA margin for the quarter was 44%, down slightly from 48% in Q3 2023. This minor decline in margin was attributed to the company's increased investments in new markets, product development, and customer acquisition efforts.
Customer acquisition has been a key driver of growth for Plus500, with the company successfully acquiring 24,922 new customers during the quarter, a 21% year-on-year increase. This growth underscores the effectiveness of Plus500’s global marketing strategies and its ability to penetrate new regions. Additionally, the average deposit per active customer rose by 17% to approximately $6,150, compared to $5,250 in the same period last year. This highlights the company’s ongoing success in attracting higher-value customers.
Strategic Expansion and Market Progress
In Q3 2024, Plus500 continued to make significant strides in executing its strategic roadmap. The company’s overarching goal is to solidify its position as a leading global multi-asset fintech group, and this quarter has seen critical progress towards achieving that aim. One of the key areas of focus has been the US market, where Plus500 has been expanding its presence, particularly through its B2B and B2C businesses.
The B2B (Institutional) division has made significant progress by forging new institutional partnerships and enhancing the features available on 'Plus500 Cosmos,' a new customer portal for institutional clients. The B2C (Retail) division also experienced record performance, particularly through 'Plus500 Futures,' which continues to gain traction among customers in the US. Both divisions achieved remarkable growth during Q3, positioning Plus500 as a strong competitor in the US futures market.
Expansion into New Markets
Plus500 has also made significant headway in other international markets. Since obtaining a local regulatory license in the UAE in early 2023, the country has rapidly emerged as a critical market for the company. Plus500 intends to build on this success and expand its presence further in the UAE, a market known for its high potential in the fintech and trading sectors.
In Japan, the company is also poised for growth, with plans to introduce new asset classes and trading products tailored to local market needs. These initiatives are part of Plus500’s broader effort to diversify its product offering and grow its customer base across multiple regions.
