Money transfer giant Wise saw its shares climb 6% in early trading after releasing bullish preliminary figures ahead of its upcoming Capital Markets Day. The London-listed fintech revealed it now expects to report 21% growth in active customers (reaching 15 million) and a 16% increase in underlying income to £1.4 billion when it announces full-year results in June.
The company confirmed its pre-tax profit margins are tracking at the top end of guidance, with strong momentum expected to continue. Wise projects underlying income growth of 15-20% for FY2026, alongside robust underlying profit before tax margins between 13-16%. These upgraded forecasts come as Wise celebrates processing over £0.5 trillion in cross-border payments during its 14-year history, while currently safeguarding £20 billion in customer funds.
“We’re building the infrastructure to move trillions, not billions,” said co-founder and CEO Kristo Käärmann, referencing the company’s November ambitions. This vision is being realized through strategic investments in payment infrastructure, including recently gaining direct access to Japan’s payment rails – a key milestone in Wise’s global expansion strategy.
The market’s enthusiastic response underscores growing confidence in Wise’s ability to maintain its leadership position in international money transfers, even as competition in the cross-border payments sector intensifies. Analysts will be watching closely for further details when the company hosts its Capital Markets Day presentation.