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Xero Stock to Watch After A$550 Million Buyback, Melio Margin Concerns
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Xero Stock to Watch After A$550 Million Buyback, Melio Margin Concerns

Xero shares fell 2.0% to A$78.07 Monday ahead of the ASX open, as investors weighed a planned A$550 million buyback against weaker profit and lower margins tied to its U.S. expansion. FY26 net profit dropped 27% to NZ$167.4 million, while revenue rose 31% to NZ$2.75 billion. The company added 110,000 U.S. customers and integrated Melio payments. Trading resumes Tuesday with no holiday closures scheduled.
May 18, 2026

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