flatexDEGIRO SE has announced a new capital allocation policy that includes a sevenfold increase in its annual dividend distribution, alongside preliminary financial results for 2025 that exceeded guidance and aggressive growth targets for 2026. Based on preliminary, unaudited figures, the company expects revenues of approximately €560 million for fiscal year 2025, representing a 17% increase, while net income rose by around 44% to approximately €160 million. Both figures came in at or above the upper end of previous guidance ranges, marking the second time the company raised its original projections during the year.
The new capital allocation strategy establishes a framework for regular dividend distribution of 20% of net income. Based on the preliminary 2025 net income of around €160 million, this would translate to a dividend of approximately €32 million, or about €0.30 per dividend-bearing share. This represents a dramatic increase from the €0.04 per share dividend paid in previous years. Based on flatexDEGIRO's XETRA closing price of €33.20 on February 17, 2026, this would result in a dividend yield of just under 1%.
"Our expanded dividend policy marks the beginning of a new chapter: we are combining sustainable growth with reliable shareholder returns," said Oliver Behrens, CEO of flatexDEGIRO SE. "The strong operating performance in 2025 clearly demonstrates the effectiveness of our strategy. At the same time, we continue to invest in technology, enhance user experience, and advance our product expansion efforts in order to further establish ourselves as Europe's leading platform for building wealth."
Looking ahead to 2026, management anticipates further profitable growth with revenues expected to increase by 5-10% (€588-616 million) and net income projected to grow by 5-15% (€168-184 million). Both the flatex and DEGIRO brands are expected to achieve further organic customer growth across all key markets. The company plans to expand recently introduced product and service offerings, including crypto trading and securities lending, which are expected to drive higher revenues and net income in the coming year.
Additional growth initiatives for 2026 include significant expansion of savings plan offerings, enhancement of personal customer service, and early launch of competitive pension products in Germany in anticipation of expected pension reforms. The company's capital allocation policy emphasizes not only regular dividend payments but also continued investment in organic growth across existing and new product areas. Existing retained earnings and current profits also enable potential consolidation steps, growth and bolt-on acquisitions, and opportunistic use of share buybacks.
The new capital allocation policy is expected to be implemented through the proposal for appropriation of profits at the company's upcoming Annual General Meeting on June 2, 2026. flatexDEGIRO will publish its full preliminary results for fiscal year 2025 on February 26, 2026, at 08:00 a.m. CET, with a press conference following at 09:00 a.m. CET. Further information is available at https://www.flatexdegiro.com. The original release can be viewed on https://www.newmediawire.com.
