Freelancer Ltd. Reports 8% Revenue Increase and Higher Adjusted Operating Profit in H125 Despite 2.4% GMV Decline
Freelancer Ltd. reported an 8% revenue increase in H125, despite a 2.4% decline in gross marketplace volume (GMV). The company improved its take rate in Escrow.com and Loadshift, resulting in positive net cash flow and a rise in adjusted operating profit. Operational efficiency, cost optimization, and investments in AI tooling have maintained product quality and stimulated demand, indicating potential for significant operational leverage with future GMV growth.
Freelancer Ltd. has reported a positive performance for the first half of 2025, with an 8.0% year-on-year increase in revenue. Despite a 2.4% decline in gross marketplace volume (GMV), the company improved its take rate in Escrow.com and Loadshift. This operational efficiency contributed to the company being net cash flow positive. Additionally, Freelancer Ltd. recorded a year-on-year increase in adjusted operating profit. The company has optimized its cost base and invested in AI tooling to enhance its services and freelancers’ skills, which has helped in maintaining product quality and stimulating demand. With these developments, there is potential for significant operational leverage if GMV growth can be achieved. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Freelancer Ltd. published the original content used to generate this news brief via Newsfile (Ref. ID: 260822) on August 01, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2025 - Public Technologies (PUBT)
