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Sword Group Q3 2026 TU earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 TU earnings summary22 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
New growth model, following the AI transformation plan, delivered results above expectations; backlog and AI, resilience and cloud offerings support long-term sustainability.
Business model is primarily organic-growth-led, with Q3 growth boosted by major contract signings and new offerings.
Financial highlights
Q3 2026 revenue was €100.2m versus €91.2m in Q3 2025; growth was 17.1% at constant scope and 16.6% at constant scope and exchange rates.
Q3 EBITDA was €12.0m versus €11.0m; EBITDA margin was 12.0% versus 12.1%.
9M 2026 revenue was €287.9m versus €267.0m, up 14.6% organically at constant scope and exchange rates; EBITDA was €34.5m versus €32.0m.
Outlook and guidance
2026 annual targets confirmed for organic growth and profitability; 9M revenue was €287.9m and EBITDA margin was 12.0%.
French-speaking-region growth is expected from Switzerland and Canada, but not France; the French acquisition objective was abandoned.
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Latest events from Sword Group
- H1 2026 revenue €187.7m, 12% EBITDA margin, strong backlog, and AI-led growth.SWP
H1 2026 - Double-digit organic growth and stable profitability position the group for continued expansion.SWPQ2 2026 TU
- Q1 2026 revenue grew 11.7% to €90.7m, with EBITDA margin stable at 12.0%.SWPQ1 2026 TU
- 2025 revenue rose 12.3% organically to €357.7m, with a stable 12.0% EBITDA margin.SWPH2 2025
- 2025 saw 12%+ organic growth, stable margins, and a strong backlog supporting 2026 outlook.SWPQ4 2025 TU
- Q3 2025 revenue up 13.2% year-over-year, driven by strong organic growth and strategic acquisitions.SWPQ3 2025 TU
- 12% revenue growth to €175.8m, strong AI/cyber wins, and iDelta acquisition drive outlook.SWPH1 2025
- 12.1% organic revenue growth and stable 12.0% EBITDA margin signal strong H1 2025 performance.SWPQ2 2025 TU
- H1 2024 revenue up 15.7%, 12% EBITDA margin, and strong 2028 growth targets set.SWPH1 2024
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Sword Group S.E. is a global IT services and consulting company specializing in software and digital transformation solutions. The company provides a wide range of services including IT infrastructure management, cybersecurity, data management, and business process outsourcing. Sword Group serves various industries such as finance, healthcare, government, and energy, offering tailored solutions that support digital transformation initiatives and enhance operational efficiency. Sword Group S.E. is headquartered in Windhof, Luxembourg, and its shares are listed on Euronext Paris.