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UK's Rightmove reaffirms 2026 guidance as AI-powered innovation drives growth
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UK's Rightmove reaffirms 2026 guidance as AI-powered innovation drives growth

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Posted on May 8, 2026

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· Last updated: May 8, 2026

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UK's Rightmove reaffirms 2026 guidance as AI rollout boosts membership 

Rightmove's Strategic Updates and Financial Outlook

AI-Powered Tools Drive Membership Growth

May 8 (Reuters) - Britain's biggest property listing portal Rightmove reaffirmed its 2026 revenue and operating profit guidance on Friday as its core membership increased with the continued rollout of artificial intelligence-powered tools.

Investment in Digital Solutions

The company has been accelerating investments in digital tools, including in its AI-powered Online Agent Valuation, to lift engagement and boost returns in the long term, albeit at the cost of tighter margins and weaker profits this year.

Membership and Market Segment Performance

Core membership growth remains in line with Rightmove's expectation for about 1% rise across estate agency and new homes this year, it said, with strength in estate agency offsetting weakness in its new homes development segment, which faces subdued build rates amid a slowing housing market.

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Raechel Thankam Job in Bengaluru; Editing by Mrigank Dhaniwala and Subhranshu Sahu)

Key Takeaways

  • 2025 results strong: 9% growth in both revenue (£425.1 m) and underlying operating profit, with agency membership up c.1–2% and retention above 90 % (propertywire.com)
  • Rightmove now has 31 live AI initiatives—including conversational search, Online Agent Valuation, ChatGPT app integration and Gemini search—driving innovation and product uptake (plc.rightmove.co.uk)
  • 2026 guidance reaffirmed: expects 8–10 % revenue growth and 3–5 % underlying operating profit growth, supported by £12 million incremental AI and tech investment and a multiyear Google Cloud collaboration (onlinemarketplaces.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What guidance did Rightmove reaffirm for 2026?
Rightmove reaffirmed its 2026 revenue and operating profit guidance.
What is driving growth for Rightmove?
Growth is driven by an increase in core membership and the rollout of AI-powered tools.
How is artificial intelligence impacting Rightmove's business?
Artificial intelligence-powered tools are contributing to increased core membership and business growth.
Where is Rightmove based?
Rightmove is based in the United Kingdom.
Who reported and edited the article?
The article was reported by Raechel Thankam Job and edited by Mrigank Dhaniwala.

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