Grab Shares Plummet 7.56% Amid Mixed Earnings Despite 71.83% Volume Surge to 363rd Market Rank

Grab Holdings (NASDAQ:GRAB) closed 7.56% lower on July 31, 2025, with a trading volume of $0.40 billion, marking a 71.83% surge from the previous day and ranking 363rd in market activity. The decline followed the company’s second-quarter earnings report, which revealed mixed signals for investors. While Grab posted its first quarterly profit of $20 million—a stark improvement from a $68 million loss in the same period last year—its full-year revenue guidance of $3.33–$3.40 billion fell short of the $3.39 billion analyst consensus. This discrepancy raised concerns about growth sustainability despite strong YoY revenue growth of 23% to $819 million.

Core business segments showed resilience, with on-demand gross merchandise value (GMV) rising 21% to $5.4 billion, deliveries revenue up 23% to $439 million, and financial services revenue surging 41% to $84 million. Adjusted EBITDA hit a record $109 million, a $45 million increase YoY, and trailing 12-month operating cash flow reached $728 million. However, the market appeared unimpressed by these metrics, as the stock’s performance underscored skepticism about the company’s ability to meet long-term expectations.

Grab’s financial expansion also drew attention, with its loan portfolio growing 78% to $708 million and digital banking customer deposits doubling to $1.54 billion. These figures highlight the company’s diversification into financial services but did little to offset investor caution. The stock’s sharp intraday drop suggests a focus on near-term guidance rather than operational milestones, reflecting broader market dynamics in Southeast Asia’s tech sector.

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