eToro Beats Profit Estimates as Retail Investors Drive Market Momentum
eToro, the stock and cryptocurrency trading platform, reported better-than-expected third-quarter profit on Monday, driven by a surge in retail investor activity and renewed optimism across global markets. The company’s shares rose 7% in afternoon trading following the announcement.
The ongoing equities rally—fueled by steady corporate earnings, cooling inflation expectations, and enthusiasm around the AI-driven tech boom—has prompted investors to reenter riskier assets. Gold has also seen record demand, becoming one of the most sought-after commodities this quarter.
“We have seen the gold craze hitting our customers in October, with gold reaching an all-time high,” said Yoni Assia, eToro’s CEO, in an interview with Reuters. “We also saw some rebalancing in portfolios across U.S. and European equities, and some trimming of tech holdings.”
eToro’s net contribution—which accounts for revenue after deducting crypto costs and margin interest—rose 28% year-on-year to $215 million, while adjusted profit came in at $0.60 per share, beating analysts’ estimates of $0.56 per share (LSEG data).
The company also announced a $150 million share repurchase program, signaling confidence in its growth trajectory.
eToro’s assets under administration jumped 76% year-on-year to $20.8 billion, underscoring strong retail participation supported by accessible trading apps and continuous market volatility.
Looking ahead, eToro plans to expand through acquisitions and enter prediction markets by late 2026. “We’re hungry and we have a large checkbook,” Assia said. “We’ll find the right targets to add value to our customers.”
The firm continues to face fierce competition from rivals such as Robinhood, Charles Schwab, and Morgan Stanley’s E*Trade, but Assia remains confident: “We invented social trading. Copying is the ultimate form of flattery.”
