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UK's CMC Markets sees 2027 operating income ahead of market view

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on June 4, 2026

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· Last updated: June 4, 2026

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CMC Markets Expects 2027 Operating Income to Surpass Analyst Forecasts

CMC Markets 2027 Financial Outlook and Recent Performance

2027 Operating Income Forecast

June 4 (Reuters) - British trading platform CMC Markets forecast 2027 operating income ahead of market views on Thursday, citing robust trading activity from rising market volatility across its direct-to-consumer and business-to-business divisions.

Analyst Expectations vs. Company Forecast

The firm forecast 2027 net operating income between £460 million and £480 million, above company-compiled analyst expectations of £385.5 million.

2026 Financial Results

Remediation Charge Impact

A remediation charge incurred in Australia following an industry-wide regulatory review, resulted in a pretax profit of £101.3 million for the year ended March 31, 2026, below expectations of £106.7 million.

Reporting and Editing

(Reporting by Simone Lobo in Bengaluru; Editing by Subhranshu Sahu)

Key Takeaways

  • The firm’s 2027 net operating income guidance (£460–480 million) surpasses the company‑compiled analyst consensus of £385.5 million, signaling strong momentum from both its retail and B2B operations.
  • A remediation charge in Australia weighed on FY 2026 pretax profit, which came in at £101.3 million versus expectations of £106.7 million.
  • This upbeat outlook builds on earlier FY 2026 guidance, where the company had already forecast net operating income approximately 10% above market expectations, reflecting sustained trading activity and robust client engagement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What factors are contributing to CMC Markets' increased operating income?
Robust trading activity due to rising market volatility across direct-to-consumer and business divisions is driving growth.
What remediation charges impacted CMC Markets' recent financial results?
A remediation charge in Australia following a regulatory review affected the company's pretax profit for the year ended March 31, 2026.
How did the remediation charge impact CMC Markets’ pretax profit?
It reduced pretax profit to £101.3 million, below expectations of £106.7 million.

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