MONY Group Shares Surge on Record Revenue, Strong Shareholder Returns

MONY Group (LON: MONY) shares jumped at the open on Monday, currently up around 3.2% following the release of its preliminary results for the year ended December 31, 2025.

The financial services company reported record revenue and adjusted EBITDA, coupled with a commitment to shareholder returns, fueling positive market sentiment.

The company reported a 2% increase in Group Revenue, reaching £446.3 million compared to £439.2 million in 2024. Adjusted EBITDA also climbed 2% to a record £145.1 million, up from £141.8 million the previous year, demonstrating the resilience of its diversified business model. Profit after tax edged up 1% to £80.7 million.

Adjusted Basic Earnings Per Share (EPS) increased by 5% to 17.9p, compared to 17.1p in 2024. Basic EPS also saw a rise of 2%, reaching 15.3p. Operating cash flow saw a decrease of 7% at £107.7 million. Net cash decreased 51% to £4.1 million.

MONY Group demonstrated a commitment to returning value to shareholders. The Board has proposed a final dividend per share of 9.30p, bringing the total dividend for 2025 to 12.63p, up 1% from the previous year.

Furthermore, the company completed a £30 million share buyback program in 2025 and announced a further £25 million share buyback, signaling confidence in its financial position and future prospects. Shareholder returns for 2025 totalled £96m, plus a 5% growth in Adjusted EPS

Driver Breakdown:

• Member-Based Propositions: SuperSaveClub, with over 2.1 million members, contributes significantly to Group revenue and customer lifetime value.
• Provider Services: Continued to deliver profitable growth, with revenue up 13%.
• Data & Tech Platform: Enabled the extension of the two-sided marketplace strategy, transforming the Group into an AI-enabled company.

CEO Peter Duffy commented, “2025 was another year of great progress for the Group and we're delighted to have helped households save an estimated £2.8bn. This is a business with energy, resilience and momentum that is well placed for continued growth.”

He added that MONY Group's focus on AI and technology has unlocked a new route to market with the launch of the MoneySuperMarket ChatGPT app.

Looking ahead, MONY Group anticipates delivering Adjusted EBITDA for 2026 in line with the current published consensus range, which is £146 million (with a range of £142 million to £153 million). This forecast provides reassurance to markets and underscores the company's prospects.