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  • Just when it looked like Xero shares might find some support, the selling has continued on Friday.
  • Looking at Xero's latest financial results, you'd be forgiven for wondering why its shares have fallen so far.
  • Annualised monthly recurring revenue jumped 37% to NZ$3.27 billion, while free cash flow reached NZ$554 million.
  • Management expects FY27 revenue of NZ$3.62 billion to NZ$3.73 billion, alongside adjusted EBITDA of NZ$860 million to NZ$920 million.

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Just when it looked like Xero Ltd  shares might find some support, the selling has continued on Friday.

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Just when it looked like Xero shares might find some support, the selling has continued on Friday.

Xero Ltd shares are now down 3.21% to $57.125, having fallen as low as $56.22 earlier in the session.

While the share price suggests something has gone wrong, Xero's underlying business continues to deliver growth.

Looking at Xero's latest financial results, you'd be forgiven for wondering why its shares have fallen so far.

According to its FY26 results, operating revenue increased 31% to NZ$2.75 billion, while adjusted EBITDA climbed 18% to NZ$757.4 million.

The company also added 506,000 customers, taking its global customer base to 4.92 million.

Annualised monthly recurring revenue jumped 37% to NZ$3.27 billion, while free cash flow reached NZ$554 million.

Net profit declined 27% to NZ$167.4 million, with acquisition-related costs weighing on earnings.

Management expects FY27 revenue of NZ$3.62 billion to NZ$3.73 billion, alongside adjusted EBITDA of NZ$860 million to NZ$920 million.

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