Wise Reports Decline in Pretax Profit Despite Revenue Increase
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Nov 06 2025
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Source: WSJ
Profit Decline: Wise reported a pretax profit of £254.6 million ($332.3 million) for the six-month period, marking a 13% decrease from the previous year due to increased administrative costs.
Cost Factors: The decline in profit was attributed to higher expenses related to its dual-listing and staff hiring as the company prepares to move its primary listing to the U.S.
Positive Outlook: Despite the profit drop, Wise remains optimistic as key metrics indicate strong growth.
Strategic Move: The company's transition to a U.S. primary listing reflects its strategic focus on expanding its market presence.
Analyst Views on WISE
Wall Street analysts forecast WISE stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for WISE is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
