Profitable Growth and Revenue Increase
Nexi reported a revenue increase of 3.7% in Q1 2025, with Merchant Solutions up 4.5% despite adverse conditions such as leap year effects and Easter phasing. EBITDA grew by 7.1% with a margin expansion of almost 150 basis points.
Strategic Partnerships and Expansion
Nexi signed a strategic partnership with Planet in the hospitality vertical, targeting large merchants in the Nordics, Italy, and DACH. Direct complementary sales channels in Italy now account for about 30% of total new sales.
Strong Cost Efficiency and Shareholder Returns
Cost grew only 0.8% due to effective cost control and operating leverage. Nexi plans to return €600 million to shareholders in 2025, a 20% increase from last year, including a €300 million dividend and a €300 million share buyback program.
Investment Grade and Financial Structuring
Nexi was upgraded to investment grade by Standard & Poor’s and Fitch. A €2.9 billion financing plan was completed, and an EMTN program was established to optimize the financial structure.