QM · rank #16 · 2026-07-22
XTB
GPW · PLN · $4.13B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +51.85% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +41.6% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +31.2% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent). | $4.13B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-06-22 | $109.40 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-06-20 | $72.05 |
The AI research card
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Summary
XTB (XTB@GPW) is Poland's dominant retail online broker offering FX, CFD, equities, and ETF trading to over 2.16 million global clients via its proprietary xStation platform.
Rationale
Record Q1 2026 net profit of PLN 535M (+176% YoY), 41.6% ROE, and 31.2% profit margins confirm the quality signals are real and operating-leverage-driven, while 52% price momentum reflects genuine fundamental acceleration rather than sentiment drift.
Material risks
- 1Escalating MiFID II regulatory pressure on CFD/leveraged products—exemplified by the KNF's PLN 20M fine—could force product restrictions or margin caps that directly compress the high-revenue CFD segment underpinning current profitability.
- 2The client-acquisition flywheel depends on sustaining ~PLN 235M/quarter in marketing spend; if volatile market conditions normalize and new-client economics deteriorate, the aggressive growth thesis and dividend sustainability both come under pressure simultaneously.
AI verdict council
Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 3 of 3 voted to proceed.