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eToro beats profit estimates, to buy TradeZero for up to $231M

Created at 11 Aug · 12:13 PM2 sources↑ Market-relevant2 events
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Trading platform eToro announced it will acquire US online brokerage TradeZero for up to $231 million as part of its US expansion. The company also reported second-quarter earnings that surpassed analyst expectations.

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Key Numbers

$231 millionmaximum value of TradeZero acquisition
68 centseToro adjusted earnings per share
61 centsanalyst estimate for eToro EPS
$1.59 billioneToro Q2 revenue
$2 billioneToro Q2 2025 revenue
$1.34 billioneToro Q2 crypto revenue
30%year-over-year decline in crypto revenue
1.4 milliontotal cryptocurrency trades in July
73%year-over-year decline in crypto trades
$80 millionTradeZero revenue in last twelve months
81%TradeZero gross margins
first half of 2027expected closing of TradeZero acquisition

Who's Involved

eToro
trading platform that beat profit estimates and is acquiring TradeZero
TradeZero
US online brokerage being acquired by eToro
Meron Shani
Chief Financial Officer at eToro
eToro beats profit estimates, to buy TradeZero for up to $231M

↳ Why This Matters

The acquisition of TradeZero aims to bolster eToro's presence in the US market and diversify its revenue streams beyond crypto, which has seen a significant downturn.

Key facts

  • eToro exceeded second-quarter profit estimates with adjusted earnings per share of 68 cents, beating the 61-cent consensus.
  • The company announced plans to acquire US online brokerage TradeZero for up to $231 million in a cash-and-stock deal.
  • eToro's total revenue for the second quarter was $1.59 billion, a decrease from $2 billion in the same period of 2025.
  • Revenue from crypto assets declined approximately 30% year-over-year to $1.34 billion.
  • TradeZero generated about $80 million in revenue over the last 12 months, with 81% gross margins.
  • The acquisition is expected to close in the first half of 2027 and be accretive to EPS in the first year.

Trading platform eToro announced it will acquire US online brokerage TradeZero for up to $231 million as part of its US expansion plans. The company also reported second-quarter earnings that surpassed analyst expectations, with adjusted earnings per share of 68 cents against an estimate of 61 cents.

Despite beating profit estimates, eToro's total revenue for the quarter was $1.59 billion, down from $2 billion in the comparable 2025 period. Revenue from crypto assets saw a significant decline of approximately 30% year-over-year, falling to $1.34 billion. Total cryptocurrency trades on the platform also decreased by 73% year-over-year in July.

TradeZero, which generated about $80 million in revenue with 81% gross margins in the last 12 months ended June 30, 2026, is expected to accelerate eToro's US market expansion. The acquisition is anticipated to be accretive to adjusted earnings per share in the first year after closing, which is projected for the first half of 2027.

Frequently asked questions

eToro beat Wall Street estimates, reporting adjusted earnings per share of 68 cents, exceeding the expected 61 cents.

The deal is a cash-and-stock transaction valued at up to $231 million.

eToro aims to expand its retail customer base and strengthen its trading infrastructure in the U.S. market.

The transaction is anticipated to be finalized during the first half of 2027.

What Happens Next

01The TradeZero acquisition is expected to close in the first half of 2027.

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How It Developed

eToro beat Q2 profit estimates and announced the acquisition of TradeZero for up to $231 million.
eToro reported $1.59 billion in revenue, down from $2 billion in the comparable 2025 period.
Crypto-related revenue fell about 30% year-over-year to $1.34 billion.
Total cryptocurrency trades on the platform fell 73% year-over-year to 1.4 million in July.
TradeZero generated about $80 million of revenue with 81% gross margins in the last 12 months ended June 30, 2026.
The acquisition is expected to be accretive to adjusted earnings per share in the first year after closing.
The acquisition is expected to close in the first half of 2027.

Sources

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Trading platform eToro beats profit estimates, targets US growth with TradeZero buyReuters
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EToro to buy TradeZero as Q2 crypto revenue falls 30%Trading platform eToro will acquire TradeZero as part of its US expansion as it reported crypto-related revenue fell by about 30% compared to the second quarter of 2025.Cointelegraph

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