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Brunel International Q3 2026 TU earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 TU earnings summary6 Nov, 2026
Executive summary
Q3 revenue was €301.2m, down 1% reported and 2% organically YoY; gross profit was €56.6m and stable organically, with gross margin improving to 18.8%.
Underlying EBIT fell 5% reported and 4% organically to €11.4m; reported EBIT rose 43% to €8.9m as one-off costs declined.
DACH, Australasia and the Americas grew, offset by weaker Netherlands & Belgium, Middle East & India and Asia results.
Financial highlights
Q3 operating costs were €45.2m, up 1% organically, reflecting continued investment; one-off costs were €2.4m versus €5.7m in 3Q25.
YTD revenue was €897.8m, down 2% reported and 1% organically; underlying EBIT was €25.5m, down 4% reported and 1% organically.
Q3 contracting revenue declined 1% to €296.7m, while permanent recruitment revenue rose 5% to €4.5m.
Q3 free cash flow was €8.0m versus €10.6m in 3Q25; YTD EPS rose to €0.19 from €0.05.
Outlook and guidance
Q4 trends are expected to broadly continue, with resilient Global business and DACH performance and further improvement in the Netherlands.
Approved or near-FID conventional-energy projects in Papua New Guinea, Guyana, Brazil, Mozambique and the US are expected to start in H1 2027; timing and secured work share affect revenue contribution.
Mining demand is driving project starts; renewable activity is expected to increase in H2 2027. Scaling Power & Grid and Defence is intended to support growth and profitability.
Confirmed FPSO projects are expected to start after Chinese New Year and contribute to Asia revenue; management indicated an ~20% contribution for Asia.
Year-end total cash is expected near EUR 20m, including restricted cash; EUR 30m is at the upper end of the range. Q4 is typically the strongest cash-collection quarter.
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Next Brunel International earnings date
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Brunel International N.V. (BRNL) is a global provider of professional staffing and recruitment services, specializing in the flexible deployment of professionals across various sectors. The company operates in fields such as Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Finance, Legal, Insurance, Banking, and all disciplines in the Oil & Gas industry. With its extensive network, Brunel offers services including contract staffing, permanent recruitment, payroll and employee solutions, HR consultancy, project management, and operational support to a diverse client base. Brunel International N.V. is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and its shares are listed on the Euronext stock exchange.