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Havas Q2 2026 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q2 2026 earnings summary23 Jul, 2026

Executive summary

  • Net revenue for H1 2026 reached €1,362 million, up 1.2% year-over-year, with organic growth of 2.5%.

  • Adjusted EBIT rose 4.2% to €150 million, with margin improving by 30 basis points to 11.0% year-over-year.

  • Net income, Group share, increased by 13.5% to €84 million compared to H1 2025.

  • Performance achieved despite volatile macroeconomic conditions and limited exposure to the Middle East.

  • Eight acquisitions completed, including significant investments in sports marketing, corporate PR, and AI/data tech.

Financial highlights

  • Revenue for H1 2026 was €1,416 million (+0.6% YoY); net revenue €1,362 million (+1.2% YoY).

  • Adjusted EBIT margin improved to 11.0% from 10.7% in H1 2025.

  • Net income, Group share, up 13.5% YoY to €84 million; net financial expenses decreased to €7 million from €17 million YoY.

  • Effective tax rate reduced to 13.6% from 31.8% in H1 2025.

  • Net cash position at June 2026 was (€76 million), with available liquidity of €1,301 million.

Outlook and guidance

  • Guidance for full year 2026 confirmed: organic growth between 2.0% and 3.0%, adjusted EBIT margin of 13.2% to 13.5%, payout ratio around 40%.

  • Midterm target: adjusted EBIT margin of 14.0% to 15.0% by 2028.

  • Expectation that Middle East conditions will remain stable in H2; guidance reaffirmed.

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