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NCC Group H2 2026 TU earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H2 2026 TU earnings summary27 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
FY26 revenue expected in line with market expectations and Adjusted EBITDA ahead; FY27 outlook and financial expectations unchanged.
Transformation to a focused, pure-play cyber security business completed; Guy Ellis appointed CEO with immediate effect.
Financial highlights
FY26 Cyber revenue expected at £235m, up 3.7% YoY on a constant-currency basis and excluding non-core disposals.
Record Cyber gross margin expected at 38.4%, up 1.8 percentage points; Cyber Adjusted EBITDA expected at £16.3m, 6.9% of revenue.
FY26 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA expected at ~£280m and £36m, respectively, including Escode’s eight-month contribution through May 2026.
Net cash expected at ~£53m at 30 September 2026, before arrangement fees and excluding lease liabilities.
Outlook and guidance
Board remains confident in FY27 outlook and financial expectations, which are unchanged.
Strategy targets organic growth, recurring revenue and continued margin expansion, with a goal of mid-teen EBITDA margins.
Priorities include deepening client relationships, expanding managed services and scaling cyber expertise.
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Latest events from NCC Group
- Escode sale and strong Cyber growth drive 27.7% EBITDA increase and £185m capital return plan.NCC
H1 2026 - H1 FY26 saw 5% revenue growth, margin gains, and a major business sale pending completion.NCCH1 2026 TU
- Transformation to a focused, scalable cyber business drives growth, margin, and global client value.NCCCMD 2026
- Escode sale advances, supporting cyber focus, stable outlook, and planned capital return.NCCTrading Update
- Revenue declined 7.2% YoY, but margin and cash improved; growth expected in FY26.NCCH2 2025
- Profit nearly doubled on Fox Crypto gain, Escrow/Escode grew, and net debt was eliminated.NCCH1 2025
- Revenue, margin, and EBITDA rose, with strong cash flow and a positive FY25 outlook.NCCTrading Update
- Profitability and margins improved, with strong Managed Services and Escode growth.NCCH2 2024
- Unified platform, strong IP, and regional focus drive high growth and margin in managed services.NCCInvestor Update
Next NCC Group earnings date
H2 202611 Dec, 2026
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Next NCC Group earnings date
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NCC Group plc engages in cyber and software resilience business. The company operates through two segments: Assurance and Software Resilience. Its services include penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, ethical hacking, and managed security testing. NCC Group plc was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Manchester, the United Kingdom.