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Ackermans & Van Haaren Q2 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2026 earnings summary28 Aug, 2026
Executive summary
Net result for 1H2026 reached €339.6 million, up 24% year-over-year, driven by strong performances across core businesses and a significant rebound in Growth Capital contributions.
Core segments contributed €322.8 million (+13%), with DEME, Delen Private Bank, CFE, and SIPEF all posting higher results.
Equity per share increased by 6.2% since year-end 2025, reaching €180.58, with a market capitalization of €9.48 billion as of June 30, 2026.
The group maintained a robust net cash position of €524.4 million, supporting continued investments and strategic acquisitions.
ESG leadership recognized by Sustainalytics, with ongoing initiatives in climate change, energy transition, and talent management.
Financial highlights
Revenue stable at €3,030.2 million; operating profit steady at €327.9 million.
Consolidated group result before capital gains rose 24% year-over-year to €336.2 million.
Shareholders' equity increased to €5,898.5 million, up from €5,364.5 million in 1H2025.
Net result per share for 1H2026 was €10.39, compared to €8.36 in 1H2025.
Gross dividend distributed in June 2026 was €4.60 per share.
Outlook and guidance
Net profit for full year 2026 is expected to grow by more than 10%, with strong momentum anticipated to continue into the second half.
DEME's 2026 turnover is projected to slightly exceed 2025, with EBITDA margin expected to remain stable.
SIPEF forecasts 2026 recurring results to surpass the record set in 2025, targeting 470,000 tonnes of crude palm oil production.
CFE expects a return on equity of at least 10% for 2026.
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- Net profit up 15% to €459.9m, with strong DEME and Private Banking; real estate lagged.ACKBQ4 2024
Next Ackermans & Van Haaren earnings date
Q3 2026 TU1 Dec, 2026
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Ackermans & Van Haaren NV (AvH) is a diversified Belgian conglomerate with activities spanning across various sectors, including Marine Engineering & Contracting, Private Banking, Real Estate & Senior Care, and Energy & Resources. The company's marine engineering & contracting segment is represented by DEME, one of the largest dredging companies globally, and CFE, a Belgium-based construction group. In private banking, AvH includes Delen Private Bank, a leading independent private asset manager in Belgium, JM Finn in the UK, and Bank Van Breda, catering to entrepreneurs and the liberal professions in Belgium. The real estate and senior care operations are conducted through Nextensa, a listed real estate group, and its energy & resources interests are represented by SIPEF, focusing on tropical agriculture. The company is headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, and its shares are listed on the Euronext Brussels.