Vinted Reports €1.1 Billion Revenue Surge Despite Profit Drop Amid Expansion and Investment Push

April 9, 2026
Vinted Reports €1.1 Billion Revenue Surge Despite Profit Drop Amid Expansion and Investment Push
  • Vinted posted 2025 revenues of €1.1 billion, up 38% year over year, while profits declined by 19% to €62 million due to ongoing investments and expansion.

  • Total gross merchandise value traded on the platform reached €10.8 billion in 2025, signaling strong trading activity.

  • In the UK, deliveries rely on partner networks from Evri, Royal Mail, and InPost to move shipments.

  • The CEO outlined a strategy to make second-hand shopping the first choice by building a cost-efficient, reliable, and easy-to-use ecosystem that accelerates the shift from new to second-hand consumption.

  • Investments are directed toward product improvements, safety, member support, and core rails like shipping and payments to bolster the C2C marketplace.

  • Growth is driven by the enduring popularity of second-hand fashion, especially among women and children’s clothing, underscoring demand for affordable, sustainable goods.

  • The European second-hand market is expanding, with investments aimed at turning shopping second-hand into consumers’ first choice.

  • Vinted’s revenue model includes buyer protection fees, typically 3%–8% of the item price plus a fixed fee, along with paid features like listing bumps that boost visibility.

  • The company has added new categories such as sports and collectibles to broaden appeal while retaining its fee-based monetization strategy.

  • Expansion in Europe is a core part of the growth plan, signaling geographic diversification and deeper market penetration.

  • Vinted expanded into Latvia, Estonia, and Slovenia in 2025, operating in 26 countries, with a 2024 valuation around €5 billion and ongoing talks that could push equity value toward €8 billion.

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