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Mony Group PLC on Wednesday hailed an improved second half performance so far, and it expects a more favourable backdrop to support its end markets next year. The comparison site operator said it ‘continued to deliver’ growth in revenue and adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation so far in the second half of 2025. Mony said this is despite rising pay-per-click advertising costs and ‘headwinds in insurance’. The Ewloe, Wales-based firm operates the MoneySuperMarket and TravelSuperMarket comparison sites. Its offering allows consumers to find deals on car, pet, travel and home insurance, as well as loans, credit cards, mortgages, broadband, holidays and television packages. In insurance, it is seeing a ‘gradual easing of trading headwinds’ in motor. Its money-focused offering has benefitted from ‘strong credit card deal availability’. In travel, it has seen ‘competitive pressure in package holidays and softer demand for car hire’. Its energy-focused arm has shone, meanwhile. ‘The board remains confident that the group is well positioned to deliver sustainable, profitable growth. Trading performance over the second half, combined with continued strategic momentum, underpins the board’s expectation that adjusted Ebitda for FY25 will be in line with current market consensus,’ Mony said. It puts adjusted Ebitda consensus at £142.7 million, which would represent an improvement from £141.8 million in 2024. The firm added: ‘Looking ahead to FY26, we anticipate easing headwinds will create potential for a greater level of stability in our end markets. We are confident in delivering consistent progress by continuing to build out our strong member base, deepening provider relationships, and continuing to leverage our leading data and technology platform. Our diversified portfolio underpins our resilience and positions us to deliver sustainable, long-term value for shareholders.’ Shares in the firm rose 1.1% to 190.70 pence each in London on Wednesday morning. Mony announces 2025 results on February 23. Copyright 2025 Alliance News Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
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