Prosus stock profit jumps as e-commerce pivot gains pace
Published on 11/13/2026 at 11:27 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSProfit growth supports operating shift
- Revenue rose 22 percent to 3.6 billion US dollars, led by iFood and OLX.
- Prosus confirmed its full-year guidance after the first-half performance.
- Divestitures generated 1.2 billion US dollars, with 2 billion US dollars expected for the full fiscal year.
- The group held 18.3 billion US dollars in cash and had a further 2.5 billion US dollars available under an unused credit line.
Prosus reported a sharp increase in adjusted half-year core profit on Monday, November 9, as the Dutch technology investor accelerated its shift from passive holdings toward hands-on e-commerce operations. The figures were reported by The Economic Times, citing Reuters.
Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation rose 99 percent to 423 million US dollars from 213 million US dollars a year earlier. Revenue increased 22 percent to 3.6 billion US dollars, with food-delivery platform iFood and classifieds group OLX identified as key contributors.
From investor to operating platform
The result reinforces Prosus' strategy of building and managing digital businesses directly rather than relying mainly on passive investments. In Europe, the group is integrating its 4.1 billion euro acquisition of Just Eat Takeaway. Prosus also announced a 1.3 billion US dollar agreement for French classifieds platform La Centrale in September.
The portfolio expansion extends beyond Europe. In India, Prosus has invested in ride-hailing company Rapido and online travel platform Ixigo. Its Latin American food-delivery business iFood also expanded into financial technology through an investment in CRMBonus, according to the Reuters report carried by The Economic Times.
Capital allocation remains central
Prosus confirmed its full-year guidance alongside the half-year figures. Management said it remains disciplined in selling non-strategic businesses and directing the proceeds toward its broader ecosystem strategy.
Divestitures generated 1.2 billion US dollars in the first half, and the company expects total proceeds to reach 2 billion US dollars by the end of the fiscal year. The group also reported 18.3 billion US dollars in cash reserves and access to another 2.5 billion US dollars under an unused credit line.
Chief Financial Officer Nico Marais told Reuters that Prosus remains committed to pursuing acquisitions across Europe, Latin America and India. The group invested more than 100 million US dollars in the first half to develop agentic artificial-intelligence models tailored to its platforms.
What the figures mean for investors
The profit increase improves the operating case for Prosus, but the strategy raises execution demands. Investors must weigh faster growth at businesses such as iFood and OLX against integration risks from acquisitions and the capital required to build the ecosystem.
Prosus stock traded at 35.49 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 11:21 CET on Friday, November 13, 2026.
Prosus company facts
- Company: Prosus N.V.
- ISIN: NL0013654783
- Lang & Schwarz price: 35.49 euros at 11:21 CET on November 13, 2026
- Adjusted half-year core profit: 423 million US dollars
- First-half revenue: 3.6 billion US dollars
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