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Delta Plus Group H1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2026 earnings summary31 Aug, 2026
Executive summary
Revenue reached €196.4 million, up 4.6% year-over-year, driven by acquisitions, while organic growth declined by 4.3% due to weakness in historic European markets and the Middle East.
Gross margin improved by 1.9 percentage points to 57.7%, reflecting a better product/customer mix and resilient pricing.
Recurring operating income fell 2.3% to €19.6 million (10.0% of revenue), with acquisitions providing significant accretive impact.
Net income attributable to the Group was €9.3 million, down from €11.3 million year-over-year.
Financial highlights
Consolidated revenue: €196.4 million (+4.6% year-over-year), with a positive scope effect from acquisitions (+10.0%) and a negative currency effect (-1.1%).
Gross profit: €113.3 million (57.7% margin, up from 55.7%).
Recurring operating income: €19.6 million (10.0% margin, down from 10.7%).
Net income: €9.3 million (down from €11.3 million).
Personnel expenses rose 9.5% due to acquisitions and salary increases.
Fixed expenses increased 16.7%, reflecting investments for future growth and ERP rollout.
Cost of debt increased by €0.9 million to €3.6 million due to higher average debt from acquisitions.
Outlook and guidance
Reported revenue growth expected to continue, driven by acquisitions.
Gradual improvement in organic growth anticipated in H2, but full-year positive organic growth not expected.
Focus remains on profitability, integration of acquisitions, and cash/working capital management amid macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty.
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Q3 2026 TU13 Nov, 2026
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Delta Plus Group is a France-based company that specializes in the design, manufacture, and distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE). The company offers a comprehensive range of products aimed at ensuring the safety of workers across various industries. These products include head protection (such as helmets and face shields), hand protection (gloves), body protection (protective clothing), foot protection (safety shoes and boots), and fall protection (harnesses and connectors). The company is headquartered in Apt, France, and its shares are listed on Euronext Paris.