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CTS Eventim Q2 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2026 earnings summary20 Aug, 2026
Executive summary
Group revenue for H1 2026 reached €1.513 billion, up 16.9% year-over-year, with strong contributions from both Ticketing and Live Entertainment segments, notably in Germany, Italy, and the USA.
Adjusted EBITDA increased by 12.4% to €225.4 million, and EBIT rose by 15.3% to €174.6 million, reflecting operational leverage and business model strength.
EPS grew 34% to €1.25, mainly benefiting from FX effects and improved financial results; net result attributable to shareholders rose 34.2% to €120.4 million.
Operational Excellence programme launched, incurring temporary costs in 2026 but expected to drive efficiency and scalability from 2027 onward.
Internationalization advanced, with 70% of retail ticket volume now generated outside Germany.
Financial highlights
Adjusted EBITDA margin was 14.9%, slightly down from 15.5% year-over-year.
Financial result improved significantly to €20.0 million, mainly due to positive FX effects.
Cash and cash equivalents decreased by €191.5 million since year-end 2025, mainly due to dividend payments and advances for future events.
Dividend of €138.2 million distributed in Q2 2026.
EPS: €1.25 (+€0.32 vs. H1 2025), up 34%.
Outlook and guidance
Guidance for full year maintained, with a positive but conservative outlook due to geopolitical uncertainties; no significant changes to the outlook compared to the 2025 Annual Report.
Operational Excellence programme costs to continue through 2026, with efficiency gains expected from 2027.
Capital Markets Day scheduled for November 20, 2026, in Milan, with further updates expected.
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Latest events from CTS Eventim
- Strong revenue and profit growth in Q1 2026, led by Live Entertainment's exceptional performance.EVD
Q1 2026 - 2025 saw record revenue and EBITDA, with 2026 guidance for stable or slightly higher performance.EVDQ4 2025
- Q3 2025 saw robust revenue and EBITDA growth, with a positive outlook for the full year.EVDQ3 2025
- Record revenue and strong Ticketing growth, but net income declined on higher costs.EVDQ2 2025
- Record revenue and EBITDA achieved, with robust growth in ticketing and strategic acquisitions.EVDQ3 2024
- Upgraded 2024 guidance after strong H1 growth, with adjusted EBITDA expected to rise at least 15%.EVDQ2 2024
- Q1 revenue up 22% to €498.6m, adjusted EBITDA up 8.9%, outlook and guidance reaffirmed.EVDQ1 2025
- Strong 2024 growth, record Q4, and positive 2025 outlook fueled by ticketing and acquisitions.EVDQ4 2024
Next CTS Eventim earnings date
Q3 202612 Nov, 2026
CTS Eventim
Next CTS Eventim earnings date
Q3 202612 Nov, 2026
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CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA is a provider of ticketing services and live entertainment solutions. The company operates an extensive ticketing platform that allows customers to purchase tickets for concerts, sporting events, theater performances, and other live events. In addition to ticketing, CTS Eventim is involved in event promotion and venue management, organizing and hosting events across a variety of sectors. The company is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and its shares are listed on the FSE (Frankfurt Stock Exchange).