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D'Ieteren Group H1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2026 earnings summary9 Sep, 2026
Executive summary
Adjusted profit before tax, Group's share, grew 6.6% YoY (8.4% at constant FX) to €482.4m, driven by strong performances at Belron, PHE, and TVH, while D'Ieteren Automotive faced significant headwinds.
Consolidated sales, Group's share, were €6,086.0m (-0.4% YoY, +0.7% at constant FX), with all businesses except D'Ieteren Automotive showing top-line growth.
Net result attributable to equity holders was €256.9m, up from €243.8m in H1-2025.
Strategic review underway for Belron minority stakes, including a potential listing; CEO and CFO transitions announced at group and segment levels.
Financial highlights
Adjusted profit before tax, Group's share, rose 6.6% YoY to €482.4m; at constant FX, growth was 8.4%.
Trading cash flow, Group's share, increased 12.0% YoY to €539.0m; free cash flow, Group's share, was -€4.1m, impacted by PHE acquisitions.
Adjusted operating result, Group's share, was €663.0m (+2.2% at constant FX).
Net financial debt at Corporate & Unallocated was €299.8m as of June 30, 2026.
Basic EPS was €4.83; diluted EPS was €4.80.
Outlook and guidance
Full-year 2026 guidance for low- to mid-single-digit YoY growth in adjusted profit before tax, Group's share, is maintained, assuming stable FX and excluding recent Spanish acquisitions.
D'Ieteren Automotive trends are expected to remain weak in H2-2026, partially offset by other businesses.
2028 medium-term ambitions remain unchanged and on track.
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Latest events from D'Ieteren Group
- Sales growth in most segments offset by automotive decline and FX; FY 2026 outlook reaffirmed.DIE
Q1 2026 TU - Solid 2025 results with €955.6m adjusted PBT, strong cash flow, and a €2.00 dividend proposed.DIEH2 2025
- Adjusted profit before tax, Group's share, fell 22.7% to €452.4m, but guidance is confirmed.DIEH1 2025
- Strong H1 profit and cash flow growth, shareholding reorg, €4bn dividend, deleveraging planned.DIEH1 2024
- Strong profit growth, cash flow, and ESG focus drive ambitious midterm targets.DIECMD 2025
- Record profit and cash flow in 2024; 2025 outlook cautious due to higher financial charges.DIEH2 2024
Next D'Ieteren Group earnings date
H2 202610 Mar, 2027
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H2 202610 Mar, 2027
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D'Ieteren Group SA, based in Belgium, is a multifaceted company primarily engaged in the distribution of automobiles and vehicle glass repair and replacement services. Founded in 1805, the company has a rich history, starting as a coachbuilder before evolving into a key player in the automotive sector. D'Ieteren Auto distributes wide range of vehicle brands, including Volkswagen, Audi, Škoda, Seat, Cupra, Porsche, Bentley, Lamborghini, and Bugatti across Belgium. The group also owns a significant stake in Belron, a global leader in vehicle glass repair and replacement, operating under various brand names such as Carglass, Autoglass, and Safelite. Additionally, D'Ieteren has expanded its portfolio by acquiring Moleskine in 2016. The company is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, and its shares are listed on Euronext Brussels.