MONY Group (LSE:MONY) reported record first-half results for 2026, with like-for-like revenue rising to £227.1 million and adjusted EBITDA reaching £75.5 million, both representing 1% growth on a reported basis. The performance marked the company’s fifth consecutive interim period of revenue growth, while earnings per share increased and operating costs declined. Management said it remains confident of delivering full-year adjusted EBITDA in line with current market expectations.
Performance was supported by solid growth across the insurance, money and home services divisions. Home services revenue increased 30%, driven by strong demand for energy switching and expanding audience engagement through MoneySavingExpert. In contrast, cashback revenue declined 13% as softer retail spending and lower affiliate marketing budgets weighed on activity, while travel revenue fell to zero following the company’s move to a minority investment in Ice Travel Group.
MONY Group continued to strengthen its customer proposition during the period, helping consumers save an estimated £1.5 billion. Its SuperSaveClub membership grew to more than 2.5 million users, while the MoneySavingExpert platform expanded to 3.5 million app downloads and approximately 9 million newsletter subscribers. The company also accelerated product development, transforming the MoneySuperMarket app into a broader personal finance platform while launching an investment service, a digital insurance broker for members and preparations for a new SME banking offering.
Artificial intelligence remains a key element of the group’s strategy, with AI being used to improve customer journeys, increase conversion rates and automate internal processes. Alongside continued investment in technology, the board announced shareholder returns exceeding £90 million for 2026, including an ongoing share buyback programme worth around £25 million and a higher interim dividend of 3.36 pence per share.
The company’s outlook continues to benefit from strong profitability, low leverage and healthy free cash flow generation. While technical indicators remain positive, elevated momentum signals suggest the shares may be approaching overbought territory in the near term. Overall, MONY Group continues to combine disciplined capital returns with investment in long-term digital growth initiatives.
About MONY Group PLC
MONY Group PLC is a leading UK digital consumer finance business and the owner of MoneySuperMarket, MoneySavingExpert and Quidco. The company helps consumers compare products across insurance, banking, energy and household services while expanding into areas including investments, business banking and membership-based savings programmes.
Its strategy focuses on using digital technology and artificial intelligence to improve customer engagement, simplify financial decision-making and diversify revenue streams beyond traditional price comparison. Through its portfolio of brands, MONY Group has built an ecosystem spanning personal finance apps, editorial content, cashback services and comparison tools, serving both consumers and financial services providers.
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