Pureprofile Accelerates Q3 Growth with 17% Revenue Rise and Platform Revenue Doubling

Strong International and ANZ Demand Drive Revenue Growth

Pureprofile (ASX:PPL) posted a solid Q3 FY26 performance with group revenue climbing 17% year-on-year to $14.8 million. Growth was well balanced between the ANZ region and international markets, with ANZ revenue up 16% to $7.6 million, largely supported by the company’s top 10 clients who boosted their contribution by 48%. Meanwhile, Rest of World (ROW) revenue rose 17% to $7.2 million, translating to a 23% increase on a constant currency basis despite foreign exchange headwinds from a weaker USD and GBP against the AUD.

This international expansion is a key part of Pureprofile’s strategy, with ROW now accounting for 49% of Q3 revenue compared to 35% five years ago, underscoring the success of its global growth push, particularly in the UK and US markets.

Platform Revenue Doubles as Clients Embrace Technology Solutions

Platform revenue surged 100% year-on-year to $4.4 million, reflecting strong client uptake of Pureprofile’s scalable, technology-enabled offerings. The company’s investment in automated and API-driven solutions is paying off, positioning the platform as a major growth engine. This tech-led approach aligns with Pureprofile’s goal to shift from managed services to higher-margin, automated client solutions, leveraging AI tools to enhance efficiency and quality.

The company’s CEO Martin Filz highlighted the operating leverage evident in the quarter’s results, noting that disciplined cost management contained expense growth to 9%, with salary increases moderating to 2%. EBITDA jumped 67% to $1.0 million, lifting the margin by 2 percentage points to 7%, demonstrating earnings growth outpacing revenue expansion.

CRNRSTONE Acquisition Bolsters Qualitative Research Offering

Pureprofile’s acquisition of Australian qualitative research firm CRNRSTONE, completed on 1 March 2026, contributed approximately $0.2 million in revenue during the quarter. The integration is progressing smoothly, with the business unit now fully embedded in Pureprofile’s operating framework. The acquisition complements Pureprofile’s existing capabilities and is expected to enhance its service mix and client offerings in the qualitative research space.

Funding for the $700,000 acquisition was supported by a 33% increase in operating cash flow, reflecting the company’s strong cash generation in the quarter.

Guidance Reaffirmed Amid Macroeconomic Uncertainty

Despite the upbeat quarterly results, Pureprofile remains cautious about the macroeconomic environment. The company reiterated its FY26 revenue guidance of $64 million to $65 million and EBITDA margin guidance of 10% to 11%, assuming current global conditions persist.

Pureprofile’s recent trajectory builds on its earlier momentum, including a 14% revenue surge and AI platform growth reported in H1 FY26. The company’s focus on expanding its client base, particularly in the UK and US, and monetising new products launched recently, will be critical to sustaining growth and margin improvement.

Looking ahead, Pureprofile aims to continue its shift toward tech-enabled solutions, improve operational efficiency with AI, and explore further international expansion, particularly in the US market. The company’s ability to balance growth with disciplined cost control will be key to delivering on these ambitions.