Prosus stock: Core profit doubles as e-commerce pivot accelerates

Published on 11/12/2026 at 11:52 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Prosus stock is shifting from passive investing toward hands-on e-commerce operations. Management confirmed its full-year guidance after first-half growth.

Prosus sharpens its e-commerce strategy

Adjusted first-half core profit nearly doubled as digital services and e-commerce operations strengthened.
Management confirmed full-year guidance while continuing to shift Prosus toward active ownership of its portfolio companies.
Divestments and acquisition plans keep capital allocation central to the investment case.

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Prosus reported a sharp rise in adjusted first-half core profit on Monday, November 9, as the Dutch technology investor continued its shift toward hands-on e-commerce operations. The figures were reported by The Economic Times, citing Reuters.

Profit growth supports portfolio shift

Adjusted core profit 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 iFood and OLX identified as key contributors.

The improvement gives investors a clearer measure of operating progress as Prosus moves beyond its earlier profile as a largely passive investment vehicle. The company is integrating its 4.1 billion euro acquisition of Just Eat Takeaway and is building larger operating platforms across Europe, Latin America and India.

Capital allocation remains central

Prosus confirmed its full-year guidance alongside the first-half figures. The company said divestments generated 1.2 billion US dollars in the first half and expects proceeds to reach 2 billion US dollars by the end of the fiscal year.

Management also highlighted the balance sheet available for further expansion. Prosus had 18.3 billion US dollars in cash reserves and a further 2.5 billion US dollars available through an unused credit line. Chief Financial Officer Nico Marais told Reuters that the group remains committed to high-profile acquisitions in Europe, Latin America and India.

Prosus said it continues to allocate capital toward its ecosystem strategy while divesting non-strategic businesses. It also invested more than 100 million US dollars during the first half in agentic artificial-intelligence models tailored to its platforms.

Operating momentum meets execution risk

The figures strengthen the case for Prosus as an active technology operator rather than only a holding company. At the same time, the investment case remains dependent on execution across a wide portfolio, including the integration of Just Eat Takeaway and the profitability of newer platform investments.

Prosus stock traded at 36.64 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 11:47 CET on Thursday, November 12.