eToro Tops Forecasts With Record Q4 Profit as Shares Rally

Published at 2026-02-18 17:30:18

Israel-based multi-asset brokerage eToro posted GAAP net income of $69 million for the quarter ended December, an all-time high that topped analyst forecasts and prompted a share rally this week. The milestone came despite a sharp 38% drop in cryptocurrency-related revenue, underscoring a split between the firm’s overall profitability and crypto-specific performance.

The report underscores how diversified revenue streams and operational leverage can offset crypto volatility for brokerages. For investors, eToro’s results signal that companies exposed to digital assets can still deliver strong earnings even when crypto trading slows. Market participants will be watching management’s forward guidance and the pace of crypto revenue recovery as indicators of whether this resilience is sustainable into 2026.

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