Rightmove (LSE:RMV) delivered solid results for 2025, with revenue increasing 9% to £425.1 million, operating profit rising 12%, and basic earnings per share climbing 15%. Growth was supported by a modest increase in estate agency membership and higher adoption of premium, product-focused advertising packages. Average revenue per advertiser grew 6%, while strategic segments — including commercial property, mortgages, and rental services — recorded combined revenue growth of 25%. The company returned close to £220 million to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks, alongside announcing an additional £90 million repurchase programme and an increased final dividend.
Operationally, Rightmove strengthened its leading consumer position, achieving record levels of online property search engagement, increased app usage, and improved social media reach. Agency retention remained above 90%, while new estate agent formation reached record levels. The company also accelerated its technology development, rolling out 31 active AI initiatives, delivering thousands of product updates, and expanding a multi-year partnership with Google Cloud. New AI-powered tools for agents and consumers are designed to enhance platform value and support sustained double-digit growth over the medium term, supported by improving property market conditions.
Rightmove’s outlook benefits from strong financial performance and positive sentiment following its earnings update, although technical indicators suggest some near-term market caution and valuation metrics remain moderate. Ongoing share buybacks continue to support shareholder returns, but market momentum remains an area to monitor.
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Rightmove plc operates the UK’s largest online property portal, connecting estate agents, new homes developers, and commercial property firms with buyers, sellers, renters, and investors. The platform generates revenue through advertising and premium product packages and is increasingly focused on data-driven and AI-enabled services across residential, commercial, mortgage, and rental property markets.
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