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Sopra Steria Group Q3 2026 TU earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 TU earnings summary29 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
Q3 revenue was €1,420.1m, up 7.9% reported and 4.3% organically; underlying organic growth was 6.4% excluding the SFT programme’s 2.1-point dilution.
Organic growth accelerated from 3.0% in H1 to 4.3% in Q3; underlying growth rose from 4.9% to 6.4%.
All reporting units grew business activity; growth guidance was raised for the second time in 2026.
Financial highlights
Q3 revenue was €1,420.1m versus €1,315.8m in Q3 2025; one additional business day benefited the comparison.
Currency movements added €11.4m and scope changes added €33.8m to Q3 revenue.
9M revenue was €4,379.0m, up 5.3% reported and 3.4% organically at constant scope, exchange rates and accounting standards.
Outlook and guidance
FY 2026 organic revenue growth target raised to 2.5%–3.0% from 2.0%–2.5%, including an expected ~2-point dilutive impact from SFT’s conclusion.
FY operating margin on business activity target of at least 9.5% and free cash flow target of ~5% of revenue confirmed.
Q4 UK revenue is expected to be lower YoY due to an unfavourable base effect; H2 results are expected to remain relatively stable versus H2 2025.
UK pipeline remains robust, with deals smaller than previously but progressing in maturity; some wins this year are expected to contribute next year.
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Latest events from Sopra Steria Group
- Revenue and profit rose in H1 2026, with guidance raised and key acquisitions completed.SOP
H1 2026 - Q1 2026 revenue up 3.4% year-over-year, confirming growth rebound and sector momentum.SOPQ1 2026 TU
- 2025 targets achieved with Q4 growth, higher net profit, and strong cash flow; AI and consulting expanded.SOPH2 2025
- Aims for €7bn+ revenue, 60% digital, 10–11% margin, and sustainability leadership by 2028.SOPCMD 2024
- Q3 revenue up 0.9% with stable growth; strategic divestment and buyback boost flexibility.SOPQ3 2024 TU
- Strong H1 2024 results with higher margins, robust profit growth, and strategic asset sales.SOPH1 2024
- 2024 organic growth guidance revised to stable, margin target held at 9.7%+ amid sector headwinds.SOPH1 2024 TU
- Q1 revenue fell 4.7% but beat forecasts; annual targets reaffirmed amid cautious outlook.SOPQ1 2025 TU
- Record margin, profit, and cash flow in 2024; 2025 outlook cautious amid uncertainty.SOPH2 2024
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Sopra Steria Group SA is an information technology consulting and services company that provides a wide range of digital transformation solutions. The company offers services such as consulting, systems integration, software development, and business process outsourcing to clients across multiple sectors, including government, financial services, healthcare, and aerospace. Sopra Steria helps organizations optimize their operations through cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, and artificial intelligence, enabling them to adapt to changing technological landscapes. The company works closely with both private and public sector clients to drive innovation and improve efficiency. The company is headquartered in Paris, France, and its shares are listed on the Euronext Paris.