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accesso Technology Group H1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2026 earnings summary15 Sep, 2026
Executive summary
Revenue remained stable at $67.8m in H1 2026, with disciplined cost management, a new CEO and senior team, and a strategic shift to an integrated, AI-first software ecosystem.
Cash EBITDA rose 49.7% to $7.6m, with margin improving to 11.2% due to cost reductions and efficiency measures.
Growth in ticketing and distribution offset declines in virtual queuing, with strong multi-product adoption and early proof points from new venue wins.
AI-driven product development accelerated the roadmap by six months, and embedded payments (accessoPay) launched with early customer adoption.
Dexibit acquisition expanded analytics and AI capabilities, forming the foundation for accesso Intelligence.
Financial highlights
Group revenue was $67.8m, flat year-over-year; excluding virtual queuing, revenue grew 7.1%.
Cash EBITDA reached $7.6m (+49.7% YoY), with margin at 11.2%.
Underlying admin costs fell 6.1% to $45.6m following restructuring; headcount reduced from 655 to 617.
Net cash at period end was $7.3m after significant capital events, including share buybacks and Dexibit acquisition.
Adjusted basic EPS increased 26.9% year-over-year.
Outlook and guidance
Full-year 2026 guidance maintained at ~$146m revenue and ~$20m Cash EBITDA, with H2 performance weighted due to seasonality.
Early H2 trading in line with expectations; key periods ahead include Halloween and ski season.
Strong pipeline momentum, increased cross-sell, and ecosystem deployments; two major opportunities close to signing.
Middle East project milestones on track, with $1.3m revenue expected for the rest of the year.
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Latest events from accesso Technology Group
- Resilient H1 FY26 trading supports unchanged FY26 outlook, with $146m revenue expected.ACSO
H1 2026 TU - Revenue and cash EBITDA rose, with AI innovation and major share buybacks supporting growth.ACSOH2 2025
- 2025 revenue to surpass expectations, with a major share buyback and stable 2026 outlook.ACSOTrading update
- 2025 results on track; contract shifts expected to be offset by operational efficiencies.ACSOTrading Update
- Revenue down 1.9% to $67.9m; gross margin up to 78.3%; net cash at $25.4m.ACSOH1 2025
- Revenue up 5.2% to $69.2M, but guidance cut due to project delays and softer trading.ACSOH1 2024
- Revenue guidance cut to $150–$153m amid project delays and softer trading volumes.ACSOTrading Update
- Cash EBITDA margin to exceed expectations at 15% on $152m revenue.ACSOTrading Update
- Delivered $152.3M revenue, 15% margin, and cautious 2025 outlook amid resilient demand.ACSOH2 2024
Next accesso Technology Group earnings date
H2 202629 Mar, 2027
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Next accesso Technology Group earnings date
H2 202629 Mar, 2027
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Accesso Technology Group PLC, formerly known as Lo-Q, is a technology company specializing in solutions for the leisure and entertainment sectors. Based in Berkshire, England, Accesso provides a wide array of products and services, including ticketing, point-of-sale, virtual queuing, distribution, and guest experience management solutions. The company serves a global clientele, with over 1,000 venues in roughly 30 countries utilizing its patented and award-winning technology to enhance operational efficiencies, guest satisfaction, and revenue generation. Accesso's solutions cater to a variety of markets such as theme parks, water parks, ski resorts, live entertainment venues, cultural institutions, performing arts centers, zoos, aquariums, tours, attractions, fairs, festivals, resorts, and casinos. The company's commitment to innovation is demonstrated through its continuous investment in research and development, ensuring its offerings meet the evolving needs of the industries it serves. The company is headquartered in Berkshire, England, and its shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange.