CMC MARKETS PLC LS -,25

The CMC Markets share rose intraday to a record high, gaining about 23.6% to 566p after the company significantly raised its profit forecast for 2027. The target for net operating revenues was lifted to at least £550m (previous range £460–480m) and a new EBITDA target of £250m was introduced. The upgrade follows strong FY2026 results: net operating revenues +15% to £392.6m and profit before tax +20% to £101.3m. Management cites growing institutional and B2B partnerships and a record year for the Australian brokerage division as the main drivers. » Altro su de.investing.com

CMC Markets reported a pre-tax profit of £101.3m for fiscal 2026 (+20%) and net operating income of £392.6m (+15%), both above prior expectations. Earnings per share rose to 27.5p and total revenue was £418.7m. The board proposes a final dividend of 8.3p (total dividend 13.8p, +21%) and expects net operating income for 2027 of £460–480m (at least +17%), after which the share price rose sharply and hit a 52-week high. » Altro su de.investing.com

Empyrean Energy has raised £1 million through the placement of new shares to finance development costs for its stake in the Mako gas field in Indonesia. The funds will also serve as general working capital, with the new shares expected to begin trading on the AIM market from July 25. Additionally, warrants have been issued to CMC Markets, and the Mako gas field is set to benefit from a recently concluded gas sales agreement with PLN Persero. » Altro su de.investing.com