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Quadient Q2 2027 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2027 earnings summary23 Sep, 2026
Executive summary
Strategic pivot to Digital continues, targeting Digital as the largest and most profitable solution by 2030, supported by leadership changes and direct CEO oversight; Lockers business reviewed, UK open network sold for €65 million, and sale process for remaining Lockers assets underway.
H1 2026 revenue was €448 million, down 2.0% organically, with Digital up 6.7% and Mail down 5.7% organically.
EBITDA margin at 21.5%, with Digital margin stable at 14.5% and Mail margin resilient at 24.9% despite revenue decline.
Net income attributable to the Group was €9.9 million, impacted by discontinued Lockers operations and lower operating income.
Free cash flow improved to €34 million, a significant increase from negative €4 million in H1 2025.
Financial highlights
H1 2026 revenue: €448 million, down 2.0% organically; Digital revenue: €146 million (+6.7% organic), Mail revenue: €302 million (–5.7% organic).
EBITDA: €96 million (21.5% margin), current EBIT: €57 million (12.7% margin).
Net income from continuing operations: €21 million; net income attributable to the Group: €9.9 million.
Free cash flow: €34 million, up from negative €4 million last year.
Gross margin stable at 77.0%.
Outlook and guidance
FY 2026 guidance (excluding Lockers): organic revenue change of –3% to +1%, EBITDA margin above 19% in Digital and above 24% in Mail.
Leverage ratio (excluding leasing) targeted at 1.2x by year-end, assuming UK Lockers sale completion.
2030 ambitions: €550 million Digital revenue, €500 million Mail revenue, Digital EBITDA margin c.30%, Mail margin 20–25%.
Sustainability targets: net zero emissions by 2050, 64% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 and 30% in Scope 3 emissions by 2030.
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Q3 2027 TU1 Dec, 2026
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Quadient S.A. is a French company that specializes in providing intelligent communication automation, mail-related solutions, and parcel locker services. The company's offerings are categorized into four main solution areas: Customer Experience Management, Business Process Automation, Mail-Related Solutions, and Parcel Locker Solutions. These solutions are designed to simplify and enhance the connection between businesses and their customers, helping organizations manage customer communications and automate various business processes. Quadient serves a wide range of industries, including financial services, healthcare, education, insurance, and retail, with operations spanning North America, Europe, and other international markets. The company is headquartered in Bagneux, France, and its shares are listed on the Euronext Paris.