Wise Group Q1 sales $714M beat estimates on volume growth
Wise Group reported Q1 FY27 net revenue of $714.000 million, surpassing analyst consensus estimates by 38.06% and rising 24.54% year-on-year. The growth was fueled by a 26% increase in cross-border volume to $69.3 billion and a 21% rise in active customers to 11.9 million. The company reiterated its FY27 guidance for net revenue growth in the mid-teens to 20% range.

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Wise Group reported net revenue of $714.000 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $517.176 million by 38.06%. This represents a 24.54% increase over sales of $573.300 million in the same period last year. The growth was driven by a significant rise in cross-border transaction volume, which reached $69.3 billion, up 26% year-on-year.
The global technology company recorded a 21% increase in active customers to 11.9 million, while customer holdings grew 31% to $41.2 billion. Transaction revenue increased 27% to $540.9 million. The company’s cross-border take rate decreased by 2 basis points year-on-year to 0.50%, reflecting a strategic move to invest operating leverage into maintaining competitive pricing. Instant transfers accounted for 77% of all transactions, up from 70% in the prior year.
Operational Performance
Wise Group’s operational metrics showed robust expansion across both personal and business segments. The following table details the key performance indicators for Q1 FY27 compared to the prior year.
| Metric | Q1 FY27 | Q1 FY26 | YoY Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active customers (millions) | 11,863 | 9,797 | 21% |
| Cross-border volume ($ billion) | 69.3 | 55.0 | 26% |
| Customer holdings ($ billion) | 41.2 | 31.5 | 31% |
| Net revenue ($ million) | 714.0 | 573.3 | 25% |
| Cross-border take rate (%) | 0.50% | 0.52% | -2 bps |
| Instant transfers (%) | 77% | 70% | +7 pps |
Financial Guidance
Wise Group reiterated its guidance for FY27, projecting net revenue growth around the middle of its 15-20% medium-term target range on a constant currency basis. This outlook assumes no material changes in interest paid to customers or central bank rates. The company also targets an income before tax margin around the top of the 20-25% range.
Kristo Käärmann, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, highlighted the quarter’s performance, noting that almost 12 million people and businesses used Wise to move $69.3 billion globally. He emphasized that the average fee of 50 basis points was the lowest in the company’s history. Käärmann also mentioned recent product expansions in Latin America, enabling customers in Chile to send money across borders and top up multi-currency accounts with local, instant pay-ins.
How will the continued reduction in take rates impact Wise's long-term profitability as competition in the fintech space intensifies?
What specific revenue contributions are expected from the recent product expansions in Latin America over the next fiscal year?
Can Wise sustain the 77% instant transfer rate as transaction volumes grow, and what infrastructure investments are required?





























