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Worldline Q2 2026 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q2 2026 earnings summary30 Jul, 2026

Executive summary

  • H1 2026 marked a pivotal phase in transformation, with strengthened balance sheet, reduced leverage, and completion of portfolio pruning, focusing on core European payment activities.

  • Merchant Services returned to growth with improved momentum and commercial wins, while Financial Services was impacted by contract terminations but secured new deals and innovation wins.

  • Transformation programs (North Star 2030) delivered milestones in cost savings, platform convergence, integration, and innovation in payments.

  • Profitability improved, especially in Merchant Services, supported by disciplined cost management and operational enhancements.

  • Governance enhancements included new committees and a simplified partnership model with Crédit Agricole.

Financial highlights

  • H1 2026 revenue (fully pruned): €1,736M, down 0.2% year-over-year; published revenue: €1,897M, down 1.3% organically.

  • Adjusted EBITDA: €294M (16.9% margin, fully pruned); €328M (17.3% margin, published); margin improved year-over-year.

  • Free cash flow negative but improved, at €(27)M (fully pruned) and €(35)M (published).

  • Normalized net income: €65M; normalized EPS: €2.04 (vs. €12.49 prior year).

  • Net debt reduced to €1,165M, leverage below 2x, achieved ahead of plan.

Outlook and guidance

  • 2026 revenue growth outlook revised to flat to marginally positive on a fully pruned basis.

  • Adjusted EBITDA guidance confirmed at €630–650M.

  • Free cash flow guidance improved to €(60)M–€(40)M.

  • Leverage target of <2x already achieved in H1 2026.

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