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Investing.com -- Scout24 AG (ETR:G24n) on Thursday reported double-digit growth in revenue and earnings, proposed a 14% increase in its dividend and reiterated its outlook for 2026.
Revenue rose 14.7% to €649.6 million in 2025 from €566.3 million a year earlier, while ordinary operating EBITDA increased 16.5% to €405.7 million, resulting in a margin of 62.5%, up from 61.5% in 2024. Reported EBITDA grew 13.3% to €341.3 million.
Net income climbed 48.1% to €240 million, while adjusted net income rose 17.9% to €250.2 million. Basic earnings per share increased to €3.33 from €2.22, and adjusted earnings per share rose to €3.47 from €2.90.
The company said its audited results confirmed the preliminary figures published on Feb. 26, 2026.
Scout24 proposed a dividend of €1.50 per share, up 14% year-on-year and corresponding to about 43% of adjusted net income. Based on the number of shares as of Dec. 31, 2025, the total preliminary distribution amount would rise to €107.1 million.
The dividend will be paid following approval at the annual general meeting scheduled for June 17,, with adjustments possible depending on the number of dividend-entitled shares.
The company reiterated its 2026 guidance, expecting revenue growth of 16-18%, including a 6-7 percentage point contribution from inorganic growth in Spain.
It forecast an ordinary operating EBITDA margin of up to 61% on an organic basis and up to 64% including inorganic contributions.
Scout24 said its sustainability statement was prepared in alignment with European Sustainability Reporting Standards and was subject to limited assurance.
Its climate targets were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative, and the company reduced fraudulent listings on its platform by 19% in 2025.
The company also said it continues to integrate artificial intelligence governance and workforce capability development into its operations, with AI-related competencies to be reflected in management performance metrics from 2026.