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Hightech Payment Systems H1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2026 earnings summary30 Sep, 2026
Executive summary
H1 2026 operating revenue rose 13.1% YoY to MAD 760.6m; constant-currency growth was 11.9%, with Q2 growth accelerating to 15.1% from 10.7% in Q1.
Higher revenue and cost growth of 6.0% lifted EBITDA 74.7% to MAD 121.9m; net income returned to MAD 34.8m from a MAD 47.3m loss.
Full-year 2026 organic growth guidance of 12%–17% and progressive EBITDA-margin improvement was reaffirmed.
Financial highlights
Operating revenue was MAD 760.6m, up 13.1% YoY; activity revenue reached MAD 740.9m, up 16.4%.
Recurring revenue totaled MAD 576.2m, up 13.5%, and represented 75.8% of consolidated revenue versus 75.5% a year earlier.
Operating expenses rose 6.0% to MAD 638.7m, below revenue growth; EBITDA increased to MAD 121.9m from MAD 69.8m.
Net income attributable to shareholders was MAD 34.8m versus a MAD 47.3m loss; the financial result improved MAD 30.9m YoY.
At constant exchange rates, EBITDA was MAD 114.5m, up 64.1%, with a 15.2% margin.
Outlook and guidance
FY 2026 organic growth guidance remains 12%–17%, with progressive EBITDA-margin improvement versus 2025.
H2 growth drivers include conversion of the MAD 1,729m backlog, SaaS platform ramp-ups in North America, Australia and Asia, and continued upselling.
Cost discipline, innovation in cloud, AI, open banking and open finance, and improved cash conversion as billing milestones advance are priorities.
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Hightech Payment Systems SA (HPS) is a Morocco-based company specializing in electronic payment solutions. The company provides software and services that support the processing, management, and security of electronic transactions for banks, financial institutions, and payment processors. Its flagship platform enables a wide range of payment services, including card issuance, transaction processing, mobile payments, and e-commerce solutions. The company is headquartered in Casablanca, Morocco, and its shares are listed on the CSE.