XP Inc (XP) lifts profit 17%, boosts buybacks and exits UK arm
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
XP Inc. reported solid growth for the nine months ended September 30, 2025. Total revenue and income rose 7% to R$13,461 million, while net income increased 17% to R$3,888 million, lifting net margin from 26.5% to 28.9%.
Total client assets grew to R$1,425 billion from R$1,270 billion, supported by retail net inflows and a 2% increase in active clients to 4,752 thousand. Retail gross revenues rose 8% to R$10,722 million, and Corporate & Issuer Services revenues grew 9% to R$1,838 million, offsetting a slight 1% decline in Institutional revenues.
Operating costs and administrative expenses each increased 5%, and selling expenses nearly doubled due to heavier marketing, while expected credit losses rose 75% alongside loan growth. XP generated R$14,430 million in operating cash flow, ended with R$24,569 million in cash, approved a US$0.18 per-share dividend and a share buyback of up to R$1.0 billion, exited its UK operations, and realigned control interests in XP Control LLC while maintaining at least 69% voting power at the parent level.
Positive
- Net income growth and margin expansion: Net income increased 17% to R$3,888 million, with net margin improving from 26.5% to 28.9%, supported by 7% revenue growth and a sharp drop in income tax expense.
- Strong balance sheet and cash generation: XP reported R$24,569 million in cash and cash equivalents and generated R$14,430 million in operating cash flow for the period, providing ample flexibility to fund growth and capital returns.
- Capital return to shareholders: The board approved a US$0.18 per‑share dividend, paid in December 2025, and a share buyback program of up to R$1.0 billion in Class A shares through November 2026.
- Client asset and segment growth: Total client assets rose to R$1,425 billion from R$1,270 billion, with retail gross revenues up 8% and Corporate & Issuer Services revenues up 9%, reflecting business expansion in key franchises.
Negative
- Rising credit risk costs: Expected credit losses increased 75% to R$326 million, driven by loan portfolio growth from R$27.5 billion to R$34.0 billion, indicating higher provisioning needs.
- Significant jump in marketing spend: Selling expenses nearly doubled from R$108 million to R$214 million due to brand and campaign investments, pressuring operating profitability despite revenue growth.
- Exit from UK operations: XP placed its UK subsidiaries into liquidation and they no longer hold licenses, removing a geographic footprint and signaling withdrawal from that market.
Insights
XP delivered double‑digit profit growth, strong cash generation, and added capital returns despite higher credit costs.
XP Inc. grew total revenue and income 7% to
Credit expansion and heavier marketing increased risk and cost. The loan portfolio rose from
Despite these pressures, XP generated