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Bénéteau H1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2026 earnings summary23 Sep, 2026
Executive summary
H1 revenue rose 11.2% year over year to €449.2m, outperforming the market across all segments despite geopolitical and macroeconomic headwinds.
Income from ordinary operations improved by nearly €20m to -€0.2m; it was positive at €9m excluding discontinued American activities.
EBITDA increased to €29.4m, or 6.6% of revenue, from €8.5m, or 2.1%, in H1 2025.
Net loss was €21.4m, including €30m in non-recurring expenses, mainly related to discontinued American activities.
Net cash was €201.9m at June 30, 2026; free cash flow was -€24.3m.
Financial highlights
Revenue was €449.2m, up 11.2% year over year.
EBITDA was €29.4m, or 6.6% of revenue, versus €8.5m, or 2.1%, in H1 2025.
Income from ordinary operations was -€0.2m, compared with -€20.6m a year earlier.
Net income attributable to the Group was -€21.4m, versus -€24.8m; non-recurring items had a €30m impact.
Free cash flow was -€24.3m; net cash was €201.9m at June 30, 2026.
Outlook and guidance
FY 2026 consolidated revenue is expected at €860m–€900m, with 4%–9% growth excluding discontinued American activities.
Positive full-year income from ordinary operations is expected, excluding discontinued American activities.
The order book for 2026 deliveries exceeds 2025 sales.
24 models are planned for the new season, the second tranche of a 66-model, three-year program.
H2 production is planned below H1 levels, aligned with expected sales and targeted normalization of finished-goods and dealer inventories.
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Latest events from Bénéteau
- H1 2026 revenues grew 12% to €452.3m, with retail sales up 14% and strategic US divestments.BEN
Q2 2026 TU - Q1 2026 revenue up 30% year-over-year, driven by Motor segment and electrification focus.BENQ1 2026 TU
- Order book rose 24% and free cash flow turned positive, signaling a 2026 rebound.BENH2 2025
- Sales rebounded in H2 2025, with 2026 growth expected on strong order intake and new models.BENQ4 2025 TU
- Order intake up 33% in Q3, with Motor sales rising 23% and Q4 revenues forecasted at €300m.BENQ3 2025 TU
- Revenue dropped 27.5% in H1 2025, but cash flow stayed strong and growth is forecast for H2.BENH1 2025
- H1 2025 sales dropped 27%, but order growth and new launches signal a rebound in H2.BENH1 2025 TU
- Revenue and profit declined sharply, but margin guidance and innovation priorities remain intact.BENH1 2024
- Surpassed sales and EBIT targets, strengthened cash, and set ambitious growth and innovation plans.BENH2 2024
Next Bénéteau earnings date
H2 202618 Mar, 2027
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Bénéteau S.A. is a French company specializing in the design, manufacture, and sale of recreational boats and leisure homes. The company's marine division produces a wide range of sailing yachts, motorboats, and luxury vessels for the global market, serving both individual and commercial customers. Bénéteau's housing division focuses on the development of mobile and modular homes, catering to the leisure and tourism sectors. Known for its diverse portfolio of brands, the company targets various segments of the boating and hospitality industries. The company is headquartered in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, France, and its shares are listed on the Euronext Paris.