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1&1 Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary12 Nov, 2026
Executive summary
9M 2026 revenue rose 1.2% to €3,401.8m; service revenue fell 1.2% to €2,712.2m. Comparable operating EBITDA increased 11.4% to €593.3m.
EBITDA including €60.0m of non-recurring Versatel restructuring costs was €533.3m.
Customer contracts declined 220,000 to 16.10m, including 240,000 fewer mobile contracts and 20,000 more broadband connections.
Open RAN household coverage reached 36% in Q3, with a ~40% year-end estimate.
FY 2026 comparable operating EBITDA guidance remained ~€800m; 2027–2028 annual operating EBITDA growth is expected at ~€100m.
Financial highlights
Comparable 9M revenue was €3,401.8m, up 1.2%; service revenue declined 1.2% to €2,712.2m and other revenue rose 12.2% to €689.6m, mainly on smartphone revenue.
Comparable operating EBITDA rose 11.4% to €593.3m; EBITDA after €60.0m of non-recurring restructuring costs was €533.3m.
Comparable operating EBIT increased to €179.3m from €102.6m; EBIT including restructuring costs was €119.3m.
Gross profit declined 2.5% to €719.4m; consolidated profit increased 9.4% to €11.7m.
Operating cash inflow rose 44.9% to €626.9m; free cash flow increased 31.2% to €267.6m.
Outlook and guidance
FY 2026 service revenue is expected at the 2025 level of €3,661.8m, including Versatel.
FY 2026 comparable operating EBITDA guidance remains ~€800m; EBITDA including non-recurring restructuring costs is expected at ~€740m.
FY 2026 cash CapEx is forecast at €500m–€550m, with a similar annual level expected in 2027 and 2028.
Operating EBITDA is expected to increase by ~€100m annually in 2027 and 2028.
Customer contracts are expected to decrease slightly in FY 2026; mobile losses are expected to continue in Q4 but improve versus Q3.
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- Stable revenue and contracts, but EBITDA and EBIT fell on higher network costs.1U1Q3 2025
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- Service revenue and Access EBITDA rose, but net income and cash flow declined.1U1Q3 2024
- Revenue rose but earnings fell due to network disruption and increased expansion costs.1U1Q2 2024
- EBITDA and net income fell in Q1 2025 as migration and network investments increased.1U1Q1 2025
- Profitability fell in 2024 as network investments and migration costs rose, but service revenue grew.1U1Q4 2024
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1&1 AG is a telecommunications and internet services provider, offering a range of products for private and business customers. The company’s portfolio includes mobile and broadband services, cloud solutions, and data center offerings. 1&1 AG also provides web hosting, domain registration, and related services for individuals and businesses seeking to establish an online presence. The company is headquartered in Montabaur, Germany, and its shares are listed on the FSE (Frankfurt Stock Exchange).