Flow Traders 2Q 2025 Results

Core Viewpoint - Flow Traders Ltd. reported strong financial results for 2Q 2025, with significant increases in net trading income and total income, reflecting the effectiveness of its growth and diversification strategy [4][17]. Financial Overview - Net trading income reached €143.4 million in 2Q25, an 80% increase from €79.5 million in 2Q24 [3][4]. - Total income for the quarter was €143.9 million, up 89% from €76.2 million in the same period last year [3][4]. - EBITDA was €68.0 million, representing a 210% increase compared to €21.9 million in 2Q24, with an EBITDA margin of 47% [3][5]. - Net profit for 2Q25 was €51.3 million, yielding a basic EPS of €1.18, a 295% increase from €13.0 million and basic EPS of €0.30 in 2Q24 [5][4]. Revenue by Region - Revenue from Europe in 2Q25 was €78.7 million, a 62% increase from €48.6 million in 2Q24 [6]. - The Americas saw a 125% increase in revenue to €30.2 million from €13.4 million in 2Q24 [6]. - Asia experienced a 147% increase in revenue, reaching €35.1 million compared to €14.2 million in 2Q24 [6]. Trading Capital and Performance - Trading capital stood at €831 million at the end of 2Q25, a 33% increase from €624 million at the end of 2Q24 [4][9]. - The return on average trading capital was 75% in 2Q25, up from 58% in 2Q24 [9]. Market Environment - The second quarter saw increased volatility in traditional asset classes, particularly in equity, after a period of muted activity [10][18]. - Trading volumes in the U.S. increased by low double-digit percentages year-on-year, with market volatility rising significantly [12]. - In Asia, trading volumes were mixed, with significant increases in Hong Kong and China, while Japan saw slight increases [14]. Leadership Update - Thomas Spitz will join Flow Traders as Chief Executive Officer on 1 September 2025, pending regulatory and shareholder approval [2]. Outlook - Fixed operating expenses guidance for the year remains unchanged, expected to be in the range of €190-210 million due to technology investments and operational efficiency gains [16].