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Groupe Airwell H1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2026 earnings summary24 Sep, 2026
Executive summary
H1 2026 revenue reached €21.1 million, slightly down from €22.0 million in H1 2025, supported by a rebound in France and continued momentum across Europe, with stable gross margin at 34.1% due to product mix.
Adjusted EBITDA improved to -€1.3 million from -€2.0 million year-over-year, reflecting cost-cutting and stable staff costs.
Net income was -€1.9 million, broadly in line with the prior year.
Strong order intake in France and Europe, especially for air-to-water heat pumps, supports a positive outlook.
The company confirms its 2026 outlook for a return to revenue growth and further improvement in adjusted EBITDA.
Financial highlights
Gross margin was 34.1% in H1 2026, slightly down from 35.0% in H1 2025, due to product mix.
Gross profit for H1 2026 was €7.2 million, down from €7.6 million in H1 2025.
Operating expenses decreased by 10.4% to €8.4 million, mainly due to a 20% reduction in purchases and external expenses.
Net cash flow from operating activities was positive at €1.0 million, driven by a €2.4 million improvement in working capital.
Gross financial debt reduced to €7.1 million from €8.1 million at year-end 2025.
Outlook and guidance
2026 guidance reaffirmed: return to annual revenue growth and further improvement in adjusted EBITDA over 2025.
H2 expected to see continued cost optimization and stronger performance, with focus on European markets.
Strong order intake in France and Europe, with a balanced backlog between air-to-water and air-to-air heat pumps, supports a positive outlook.
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Groupe Airwell Société anonyme specializes in designing and selling thermal and climatic solutions globally. Established in 1947, the company has become a significant player in the industry, offering a range of products including air-to-air heat pumps, air-water heat pumps, thermodynamic water heaters, and hybrid ventilation systems. Airwell aims to provide comfort and healthy indoor conditions for a number of different spaces, emphasizing air quality, temperature control, noise reduction, and eco-friendly solutions.