Fintech & Payments Public Comp Sheet and Valuation Guide Summary
Core Content Overview
This report provides an analysis of the performance and valuation trends in the fintech and payments sector as of June 30, 2025. It includes stock returns, valuations, and revenue growth for various segments, highlighting the impact of market conditions, regulatory changes, and company-specific strategies.
Key Takeaways
- Growth fintechs ride the rally wave: Despite initial market volatility due to "Liberation Day" tariffs, the fintech sector rebounded strongly. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq returned +10.2% and +16.7%, respectively. High-growth fintech companies outperformed the broader market, with the neobanks, brokers & crypto segment posting a median return of +100.8% and the high-growth payments segment at +19.9%.
- Consumer fintech companies reap the rewards of "min-maxing": Public markets favored consumer-focused fintech operators, such as Dave, Robinhood, Coinbase, SoFi, Affirm, and Nubank, for their optimized operations and clear paths to profitability. Pro-crypto regulatory shifts under the Trump administration provided additional momentum, especially for Coinbase and Robinhood.
- Valuations change in favor of growth: EV/TTM revenue multiples increased for higher-growth fintech and payments companies, while they declined for lower-growth and legacy fintech firms. The neobanks, brokers & crypto segment saw the highest re-rating, with EV/TTM revenue rising from 5.9x to 10.7x.
- IPO newcomers thread the needle: Companies like eToro, Circle, and Chime debuted in Q2, creating momentum for future offerings. However, only Circle has maintained gains post-IPO, up 117.8%, while eToro and Chime have declined.
- Policy crosscurrents will test the market momentum: While strong economic data and AI efficiencies support the growth rally, renewed tariff pressures and potential interest rate cuts may challenge the sector. Lower rates could negatively impact stablecoin issuers and smaller financial institutions.
Stock Returns Summary
Neobanks, Brokers & Crypto
| Company |
IPO/SPAC |
Type |
1 Week |
30 Days |
90 Days |
YTD |
1 Year |
3 Years |
5 Years |
| Chime |
IPO |
Neobank |
16% |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Coinbase |
IPO |
Crypto |
14% |
42% |
101% |
41% |
58% |
645% |
N/A |
| Dave |
SPAC |
Neobank |
25% |
34% |
218% |
209% |
786% |
1119% |
N/A |
| Nubank |
IPO |
Neobank |
11% |
14% |
32% |
32% |
6% |
267% |
N/A |
| Robinhood |
IPO |
Neobroker & Neobank |
23% |
42% |
122% |
151% |
312% |
1039% |
N/A |
| SoFi |
SPAC |
Neobroker & Neobank |
19% |
37% |
53% |
18% |
175% |
246% |
N/A |
Insurtech
| Company |
IPO/SPAC |
Type |
1 Week |
30 Days |
90 Days |
YTD |
1 Year |
3 Years |
5 Years |
| Clover Health |
SPAC |
Insurtech |
-1% |
-11% |
-22% |
-11% |
127% |
30% |
N/A |
| Hippo |
SPAC |
Insurtech |
-2% |
19% |
12% |
4% |
62% |
27% |
N/A |
| Lemonade |
IPO |
Insurtech |
-4% |
31% |
39% |
19% |
166% |
140% |
N/A |
| Oscar |
IPO |
Insurtech |
5% |
55% |
65% |
60% |
36% |
404% |
N/A |
| Root |
IPO |
Insurtech |
-2% |
-2% |
0% |
76% |
148% |
497% |
N/A |
Valuations Summary
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EV/LTM Revenue:
- Neobanks, brokers & crypto: Median increased from 5.9x to 10.7x.
- High-growth fintech: Median moved from 4.2x to 4.7x.
- High-growth payments: Median remained flat at 2.5x.
- Medium-growth & legacy fintech: Median contracted from 6.2x to 5.9x.
-
EV/LTM EBITDA:
- Similar patterns were observed as with EV/TTM revenue, with higher-growth companies seeing increases and lower-growth companies experiencing declines.
Revenue Growth Summary
Neobanks, Brokers & Crypto
| Company |
Enterprise Value ($B) |
Actual Revenue ($B) |
YoY Revenue Growth |
EV/TTM Revenue |
| Chime |
$14.9 |
$0.2 - $1.3 |
50% - 6% |
8.3x |
| Coinbase |
$83.4 |
$1.3 - $6.6 |
-59% - 514% |
12.7x |
| Dave |
$3.6 |
$0.0 - $0.3 |
281% - 34% |
9.4x |
| Nubank |
$66.2 |
$0.2 - $8.3 |
73% - 218% |
10.7x |
| Robinhood |
$80.5 |
$0.3 - $3.0 |
N/A - 245% |
24.7x |
| SoFi |
$20.1 |
$0.3 - $2.6 |
64% - 11% |
13.6x |
High-Growth Payments
| Company |
Enterprise Value ($B) |
Actual Revenue ($B) |
YoY Revenue Growth |
EV/TTM Revenue |
| Adyen |
$47.5 |
$2.0 - $24.1 |
71% - 33% |
14.0x |
| AvidXchange |
$1.7 |
$0.1 - $0.9 |
24% - 42% |
15.0x |
| BILL |
$4.4 |
$0.1 - $1.3 |
67% - 169% |
12.2x |
| Block |
$35.0 |
$3.3 - $24.1 |
43% - 10% |
18.0x |
| dLocal |
$2.6 |
$0.1 - $0.9 |
302% - 42% |
14.0x |
| Flywire |
$1.2 |
$0.1 - $0.5 |
58% - 34% |
24.9x |
| Paymentus |
$3.9 |
$0.1 - $0.9 |
302% - 42% |
14.0x |
| Payoneer |
$2.0 |
$0.3 - $1.0 |
22% - 18% |
5.9x |
| Remitly |
$3.4 |
$0.1 - $1.3 |
58% - 34% |
12.5x |
| Stone |
$5.3 |
$0.4 - $2.4 |
45% - 4% |
20.2x |
| Toast |
$24.2 |
$0.7 - $5.0 |
24% - 28% |
18.0x |
| Wise |
$9.9 |
$0.2 - $1.9 |
50% - 63% |
11.9x |
Medium-Growth & Legacy Payments
| Company |
Enterprise Value ($B) |
Actual Revenue ($B) |
YoY Revenue Growth |
EV/TTM Revenue |
| Euronet Worldwide |
$4.6 |
$2.5 - $4.0 |
8% - 8% |
1.3x |
| Corpay |
$30.0 |
$2.4 - $4.0 |
9% - 6% |
7.4x |
| Global Payments |
$34.3 |
$3.4 - $10.1 |
46% - 5% |
3.4x |
| Mastercard |
$521.2 |
$15.0 - $28.2 |
13% - 12% |
17.9x |
| PayPal |
$72.5 |
$15.5 - $31.8 |
15% - 7% |
18.6x |
| Paysafe |
$2.9 |
$1.1 - $1.7 |
24% - 6% |
2.4x |
| REPAY |
$0.8 |
$0.1 - $0.3 |
N/A - 6% |
2.5x |
| Shift4 |
$8.7 |
$0.6 - $3.3 |
30% - 30% |
N/A |
| Visa |
$700.6 |
$20.6 - $35.9 |
11% - 10% |
18.6x |
| Western Union |
$2.7 |
$5.6 - $4.2 |
-5% - -3% |
0.6x |
| WEX |
$6.2 |
$1.5 - $2.6 |
15% - 3% |
2.4x |
Index Performance
| Index |
1 Week |
30 Days |
90 Days |
YTD |
1 Year |
3 Years |
5 Years |
| S&P 500 |
3% |
5% |
10% |
5% |
18% |
64% |
103% |
| Nasdaq |
4% |
7% |
17% |
5% |
24% |
85% |
106% |
| Russell 2000 |
2% |
5% |
8% |
-2% |
2% |
27% |
53% |
| S&P Financials |
3% |
3% |
5% |
8% |
24% |
67% |
130% |
Summary of Trends
- Growth companies saw significant valuation increases, especially in the neobanks, brokers & crypto and high-growth fintech segments.
- IPO performance was mixed, with only Circle maintaining gains, indicating the importance of sustainable business models and differentiation.
- Market momentum is influenced by regulatory shifts, AI advancements, and economic conditions, but risks like tariffs and interest rate cuts could impact the sector.
- Revenue growth varied across segments, with some companies showing strong performance and others struggling to maintain consistent growth.
Conclusion
The fintech and payments sector experienced a mixed performance in Q2 2025, with growth companies outperforming the broader market. Valuations have shifted in favor of high-growth firms, while legacy and medium-growth companies faced challenges. The success of IPOs like Circle and the performance of consumer fintech firms suggest a market that rewards innovation and efficiency. However, ongoing policy changes and economic factors will continue to shape the sector's trajectory.