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Aptitude Software Group H1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2026 earnings summary16 Sep, 2026
Executive summary
Achieved 12% year-over-year ARR growth in AI Autonomous Finance to £20.1m, driven by 85% growth in Fynapse ARR to £4.9m, reflecting strong momentum for the Finance ERP strategy.
Secured the largest new logo win to date for Fynapse, including a £4.2m contract with a major North American financial services provider, marking a record deal.
Partner-influenced pipeline increased to 92%, up from 70% a year earlier, with Fynapse now representing 93% of total pipeline value.
Total ARR declined 2% year-over-year to £49.9m, mainly due to planned reduction in legacy and services-related revenues as the business pivots to a software-led model.
Strategic review ongoing, with advanced discussions for a potential sale of the company.
Financial highlights
Maintained a strong financial position with £21.1m in cash and £15.7m in net cash at period end.
Total revenue for H1 2026 was £28.8m, down 12% year-over-year, with recurring revenue proportion rising to 88.1% from 81.5%.
Adjusted operating profit increased to £5.1m (H1 2025: £4.9m), with operating margin improving to 17.8% from 14.9%.
Adjusted EPS was 6.5p (H1 2025: 6.6p); basic EPS dropped to 1.1p (H1 2025: 2.5p).
Dividend of 1.8p per share paid in June and £2.6m returned via share buybacks in H1 2026.
Outlook and guidance
Focus remains on capturing the Finance ERP market with Fynapse, accelerating investment in product, go-to-market, and partner capacity.
Extended sales cycles due to macroeconomic and geopolitical factors, but medium- to long-term market opportunity for Finance ERP remains strong.
Continued execution of transformation plan and strategic review, with further announcements expected.
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Latest events from Aptitude Software Group
- Year-on-year operating profit and ARR for AI Autonomous Finance both increased, led by Fynapse.APTD
H1 2026 TU - Fynapse ARR up 70% YoY, with strategic review underway to scale growth and market share.APTDH2 2025
- Recurring revenue rose to 83% and pipeline value surged 65% year-over-year, led by Fynapse.APTDH2 2025 TU
- ARR up 3% to £49.8m, recurring revenue 82%, and profit margin improved to 15%.APTDH1 2025
- ARR up, recurring revenue at 78%, Fynapse adoption rising, and share buyback underway.APTDH1 2024
- Partner-led SaaS shift drives ARR growth, margin gains, and Fynapse momentum for future expansion.APTDH2 2024
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Aptitude Software Group plc is a company based in the United Kingdom that provides finance transformation software solutions. The company specializes in autonomous finance and offers a variety of products and services designed to enhance financial management and regulatory compliance. Key solutions provided by Aptitude Software include Fynapse, Aptitude Accounting Hub (AAH), Aptitude RevStream (AREV), Aptitude Fynapse & Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance, KPMG Powered Finance enabled by Aptitude, IFRS 17 Solutions, Aptitude Lease Accounting Engine (ALAE), and eSuite. The company also offers services such as Aptitude Assure, cloud, delivery, and support services. ptitude Software Group plc is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, and its shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange.