RE/MAX Holdings Reports Revenue & Profit Declines, Significant Agent Attrition in Key Markets Amidst Ongoing Legal Challenges

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RE/MAX Holdings reported a 5.2% revenue decrease and 4.1% adjusted EBITDA decline for 2025, alongside significant agent attrition in the U.S. and Canada and a 24% drop in Motto Mortgage offices. The company faces ongoing legal appeals regarding antitrust settlements and has suspended dividends and share repurchases.

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• Revenue and Profitability Decline

  Total revenue decreased by 5.2% to $291.6 million in 2025, with revenue excluding Marketing Funds down 4.3% to $218.8 million. Adjusted EBITDA also declined by 4.1% to $93.7 million, reflecting challenging market conditions.

• Agent and Office Count Decreases in Core Markets

  U.S. and Canada combined agent count decreased by 4.6% to 72,977. Total open Motto Mortgage offices saw a significant 24.0% reduction to 171, including the termination of approximately 80 underperforming franchisees.

• Ongoing Antitrust Litigation Risks

  The U.S. antitrust settlement of $55.0 million, granted final court approval in May 2024, is currently under appeal. The Canadian settlement of $5.6 million (USD equivalent) was approved in October 2025. The company continues to face legal proceedings that could impact commission structures and business operations.

• Suspension of Capital Returns

  The quarterly dividend was suspended in Q4 2023 due to litigation settlements and market conditions, with no dividends paid since. The $100 million share repurchase program, with $62.5 million remaining, also ceased activity in Q1 2023.

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RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. reported a challenging fiscal year 2025, marked by declining revenue and adjusted EBITDA, significant agent attrition in its core U.S. and Canada markets, and a substantial reduction in Motto Mortgage offices. While net income attributable to RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. saw a modest increase, the overall financial performance reflects ongoing macroeconomic headwinds in the real estate and mortgage sectors. The company continues to grapple with the implications of major antitrust litigation, with the U.S. settlement under appeal and the Canadian settlement recently approved. These legal challenges pose a significant risk to future commission structures and business models. In response to market conditions, the company has suspended its dividend and share repurchase program, prioritizing liquidity. Strategic initiatives, including new agent economic models and technology platforms, aim to enhance value proposition and drive future growth, but their impact is still in early stages.