Grab Holdings GRAB Q2 2026: EPS Triples Estimates on Superbank Gain
As seen on the 24/7 Wall St. homepage on August 4, 2026.
Adjusted EBITDA rose 54%, with margin at 16.9% from 13.3%, while the EPS beat leaned on a one-time $307 million gain on consolidating Indonesia's Superbank. Financial Services revenue rose 59%, and the board authorized a fresh $750 million buyback after completing the prior $500 million program in July.
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Grab reported second-quarter 2026 earnings per share of $0.06, more than tripling the consensus estimate of $0.0138 — a beat of roughly 335%. A significant portion of that outperformance was driven by a one-time $307 million gain tied to the consolidation of Indonesia's Superbank, so investors should weigh the headline EPS figure against the underlying operating picture. Revenue came in at $997 million, edging past the $990 million estimate by less than 1%.
The operating story was nevertheless solid. Adjusted EBITDA rose 54% year over year, and the adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 16.9% from 13.3%, signaling that Grab's cost discipline is holding even as it grows. Financial Services was the standout segment, with revenue up 59%, reflecting the company's push to deepen its fintech footprint across Southeast Asia.
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On the capital return front, Grab's board authorized a new $750 million share buyback program after completing its prior $500 million repurchase plan in July. The back-to-back programs signal management's confidence in the balance sheet and represent a meaningful commitment for a company of Grab's size. The EPS history also shows a clear upward trend, with reported figures climbing from $0.006 in Q3 2024 to $0.06 this quarter.