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Frontier Developments H2 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H2 2026 earnings summary9 Sep, 2026
Executive summary
Record FY26 financial performance driven by a strategic focus on CMS games, with revenue up 16% to £104.8 million and adjusted operating profit up 62% to £21.4 million year-over-year.
Leadership changes included Jo Cooke stepping up as CEO, a new CMO joining, and the founder transitioning to a non-executive director role, with no change in strategic direction.
Strong roadmap of new CMS content and games, including major releases and a new Disney partnership.
Focus remains on nurturing franchises, player engagement, and long-term value creation.
Financial highlights
FY26 revenue reached £104.8 million, up 16% year-over-year, the second highest ever, driven by Jurassic World Evolution 3 and strong portfolio performance.
Adjusted operating profit hit a record £21.4 million, up 62% year-over-year, with a margin just over 20%.
Gross margin declined to 66.7% from 69.9% due to higher licensed IP mix.
Cash at year-end was £44 million, rising to £51.4 million by August 2026, aided by a one-off tax credit.
Share buybacks and EBT purchases totaled £20.5 million since June 2025.
Outlook and guidance
Planet Zoo 2 launches next month, with expectations for gross margin to rise to around 68% in FY27.
Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Deathwatch scheduled for FY27, and a new Planet franchise for FY28.
Plans to maintain an average cadence of one new CMS game per year.
Tax credits expected to normalize to £8–9 million in FY27.
Ongoing investment in technology, talent, and player engagement to sustain growth.
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- CMS focus drove profit and cash growth, with strong franchises and a positive FY26 outlook.FDEVH2 2025
- Strategic CMS focus and cost cuts drove a profitable turnaround and strong future outlook.FDEVH2 2024
- Strong FY25 growth, major CMS franchise momentum, and a £10m share buyback announced.FDEVTrading Update
- Strong H2 performance and cost cuts drive Frontier back to profit, with a robust CMS game pipeline.FDEVTrading Update
- FY25 revenue and profitability exceed expectations; detailed update due 11 June 2025.FDEVTrading Update
- Strong H1 FY25 turnaround with profits restored and new titles driving future growth.FDEVH1 2025
Next Frontier Developments earnings date
H1 202713 Jan, 2027
Frontier Developments
Next Frontier Developments earnings date
H1 202713 Jan, 2027
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Frontier Developments plc is a British video game developer and publisher known for creating large-scale, immersive simulation and strategy games. The company develops original franchises and also partners with other brands to produce licensed titles. Some of its well-known games include Elite Dangerous, Planet Coaster, Planet Zoo, and Jurassic World Evolution. Frontier Developments focuses on delivering high-quality, engaging gaming experiences across multiple platforms, including PC and consoles, with an emphasis on post-launch support and downloadable content. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, England, and its shares are listed on the AIM.