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Remitly Financial: Initiation of Coverage- Not Just A Remittance App Anymore — Here’s Why Wallet Share Matters!
Remitly Financial, Inc. reported first quarter 2026 results characterized by strong growth in revenue, profitability, and customer base, supported by continued market share gains and product innovation. The company achieved record revenue of $453 million, up 25% year-over-year and exceeding guidance by $16 million. Adjusted EBITDA reached $102 million, also above expectations, with adjusted EBITDA margin and net income hitting record levels. Free cash flow was $70 million, underpinning continued operational discipline. The company attributes much of its growth to a resilient core business, contributions from emerging product categories, and stringent expense and capital allocation management. Transaction volumes grew significantly, with Send volume up 37% to $22.1 billion and quarterly active customers increasing 20% to over 9.6 million. Average Send volume per active customer rose 14% to nearly $2,300, driven by higher transaction frequency and size, notably among high-value senders (those transacting $5,000 or more), whose volumes increased 73% year-over-year. The business segment expanded rapidly, with over 20,000 Remitly business users and Send volume growing 30% quarter-over-quarter. This diversification, along with geographic expansion and new corridor integrations, strengthened the company’s global footprint. Revenue from growth accelerators—including Borrow, Spend, and Save products—more than doubled year-over-year and are expected to represent about 5% of total revenue in 2026, rising beyond 10% by 2028.
