The Hypoport Group reported a 5% increase in gross profit to EUR 138 million in the first half of the 2026 financial year compared to the same period of the previous year. At the same time, the EBIT margin, based on gross profit, improved from 12% to 14%. This profitable growth was driven by all three business segments, indicating a broad base for this positive development.
Segment Development and Financing Platforms
In the Real Estate & Mortgage Platforms segment, the volume of private residential real estate financing and the associated gross profit reached the level of the successful prior-year period. The valuation platform VALUE, in particular, showed a significant increase in gross profit. This area increased its segment gross profit by 4% to EUR 85 million and improved EBIT by 4% to EUR 24 million. This underlines the continued high relevance of this segment for the overall performance.
The Financing Platforms segment recorded growth in business models for the housing industry, primarily through the ERP solution WOWIPORT, and in corporate financing. These developments led to an increase in gross profit. However, the instalment loan business was affected by more restrictive conditions at banks, leading to a decline in gross profit there. Nevertheless, cumulative segment gross profit increased by 5% overall to EUR 34 million. The EBIT of this segment significantly improved by 35% to EUR 2.4 million, starting from a weaker prior-year period.
The Insurance Platforms segment also contributed to the positive overall development. Here, a gross profit increase of 10% to EUR 17 million was achieved in the first half of 2026, primarily driven by the platform business. This segment concluded with a positive EBIT, thus contributing to the Group's increased profitability.
Outlook and Full-Year Forecast
Ronald Slabke, CEO of Hypoport SE, expressed satisfaction with the first half of 2026. He noted an expected slowdown in the second quarter of 2026 for real estate and corporate financing business models, following the interest rate hike in March and the successful first quarter, which collectively led to a solid half-year result. Regarding the full-year forecast, Mr. Slabke emphasised that continued geopolitical tensions could negatively impact the market environment in the second half of the year. Nevertheless, the company expects to gain market share and achieve positive impulses for Group EBIT through the growth of its currently loss-making entities.
Furthermore, due to the strong seasonality of key business models, a significant EBIT contribution to the full-year result is anticipated from the fourth quarter, mirroring previous years. The forecast of at least EUR 280 million in gross profit and EBIT between EUR 40 million and EUR 55 million for the full year is confirmed by these developments.
