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Holland Colours H1 26/27 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 26/27 earnings summary30 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
H1 revenue was €55.2m, down 2.8% YoY; operating result remained broadly stable at €2.7m, while net result was €2.0m.
Improved contribution margin and cost discipline partly offset softer demand, but overall performance was below expectations.
Net cash flow was negative €0.5m, improving from negative €10.1m in H1 2025/26.
Financial highlights
Revenue was €55.235m versus €56.801m; the 2.8% decline included a 0.2 percentage-point negative currency translation effect.
Operating result was €2.684m versus €2.732m; net result was €1.970m versus €2.098m.
Contribution margin increased to €27.266m from €26.756m; operating expenses rose 2.5% to €24.6m.
Net cash from operating activities was €3.841m versus negative €0.607m; cash and cash equivalents were €9.749m at September 30, 2026.
Outlook and guidance
Outlook for the remaining six months is cautious amid a challenging global economic environment; priorities are restoring sales momentum, protecting margins, controlling costs and improving cash generation.
Strategic priorities include accelerating growth in key segments and developing opportunities in recycling and circularity.
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Latest events from Holland Colours
- Revenue and profit declined amid global headwinds; outlook remains cautious.HOLCO
H2 25/26 - Flat revenue, lower profit, and higher investments amid economic uncertainty and cautious outlook.HOLCOH1 25/26
- Revenue and profit rose sharply, driven by EMEIA and Americas growth, despite Asia headwinds.HOLCOH1 24/25
- Revenue and profit rose, but global uncertainties and tariffs cloud the outlook.HOLCOH2 24/25
Next Holland Colours earnings date
H2 26/2727 May, 2027
Holland Colours
Next Holland Colours earnings date
H2 26/2727 May, 2027
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Holland Colours N.V. is a manufacturer and distributor of color concentrates used across various industries globally. The company specializes in the production, distribution, and sale of custom colorants and additives designed for the plastics and coatings industries. With an innovative approach to color solutions, Holland Colours has a portfolio that includes low- and no-dust colorants for plastic products, encapsulating pigments in a bio-based carrier. The company's product range serves a wide array of sectors, such as building and construction, packaging, coatings, sealants and adhesives, and specialty applications. The company is headquartered in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands, and its shares are listed on the Euronext Amsterdam.