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Ascom H1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2026 earnings summary29 Jul, 2026
Executive summary
Incoming orders rose 14.6% at constant currencies, with a strong order backlog of CHF 344.6–345 million and a book-to-bill ratio of 1.25x.
Revenue increased 2.6% year-over-year at constant currencies, with positive growth in all regions; after currency translation, revenue was flat.
EBITDA improved to CHF 13.5 million, with margin rising to 9.7% from 8.6% year-over-year, driven by cost discipline and efficiency gains.
Group profit more than doubled to CHF 5.4 million, supported by higher operating earnings and lower financial expenses.
Strategy focuses on expanding software share, vendor-neutral integration, workflow orchestration, and platform-based solutions.
Financial highlights
Net revenue: CHF 139.8 million (down 0.1% at actual currencies, up 2.6% at constant currencies year-over-year).
EBITDA: CHF 13.5 million (up from CHF 12.1 million), margin 9.7%.
EBIT: CHF 7.2 million (up from CHF 5.0 million), margin 5.2%.
Group profit: CHF 5.4 million (up from CHF 2.2 million).
CHF 13.3 million returned to shareholders via dividends and share buybacks in H1 2026.
Outlook and guidance
Guidance for 2026 confirmed: low to mid-single-digit revenue growth at constant currencies, EBITDA margin of 10–12%.
Strong order backlog and operational discipline provide visibility and confidence for H2 2026 and beyond.
Geopolitical volatility expected to persist, but demand for solutions remains solid.
Seasonality expected, with stronger profitability in H2 due to project completions.
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Next Ascom earnings date
H2 202611 Mar, 2027
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Next Ascom earnings date
H2 202611 Mar, 2027
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Ascom Holding AG is a Switzerland-based technology company specializing in telecommunications and healthcare IT solutions. The company provides communication systems and software for healthcare facilities, including hospitals and nursing homes, to improve workflow and patient outcomes. Ascom’s product offerings include mobile devices, nurse call systems, and clinical communication software that integrates with healthcare information systems to enable real-time data access and secure messaging. The company is headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, and its shares are listed on the SIX.