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Xilam Animation H1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2026 earnings summary29 Sep, 2026
Executive summary
H1 2026 sales rose 37% YoY to €5.769M and operating revenue rose 28% to €7.751M; current operating loss narrowed to €0.927M from €2.418M.
Improved results reflected accelerated deliveries and stronger proprietary production activity, which accounted for over 95% of revenue.
New franchise launches and feature films were presented as the basis for a new growth cycle.
Financial highlights
Sales of new productions and developments increased 35% YoY to €2.692M; catalogue sales rose 39% to €3.077M.
Grants were €1.355M, down 6%; other current operating revenue rose 58% to €0.627M, bringing total operating revenue to €7.751M, up 28%.
Operating expenses were €8.678M versus €8.469M; operating loss was €1.083M versus €2.419M, and consolidated net loss narrowed to €1.208M from €2.480M.
Net loss attributable to the group narrowed to €0.996M from €2.533M, a €1.5M year-over-year improvement.
Outlook and guidance
Revenue and profitability were expected to improve in H2 2026, driven by Lucy Lost, final Submarine Jim episodes and catalogue sales; strong revenue growth and improved operating profitability were anticipated for 2026–2028.
2026 was identified as the start of a growth cycle, with an ambition for profitable growth through new franchises and feature films.
Feature-film strategy targets one release annually, alternating between family and adult audiences; several projects are in development.
The Wolf is scheduled for autumn 2027; distributors were preparing its international rollout following strong interest.
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Latest events from Xilam Animation
- 37% revenue growth in H1 2026, led by proprietary productions and robust catalogue sales.XIL
H1 2026 TU - Renewed growth in 2025 driven by proprietary production, improved income, and strong cash.XILH2 2025
- Revenue fell sharply in 2025, but proprietary content and new launches signal a 2026 rebound.XILH2 2025 TU
- Sales dropped 64% in H1 2025, but proprietary investments set up a stronger H2 rebound.XILH1 2025
- First-half 2025 revenue fell sharply as focus shifted to proprietary content, with recovery expected in 2026.XILH1 2025 TU
- Revenue and profit fell, but free cash flow and new launches support a stronger H2.XILH1 2024
- Revenue down 35% in H1 2024, but young-adult focus and new series drive growth ambitions.XILH1 2024 TU
- Revenue fell sharply, but Xilam maintained a positive net cash position amid market headwinds.XILH2 2024 TU
- Revenue fell 41% and €28M write-downs led to a €25.6M loss, but cash flow and balance sheet remain strong.XILH2 2024
Next Xilam Animation earnings date
H2 20262 Apr, 2027
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Xilam Animation is a French company specializing in the production and distribution of animated content for television, streaming platforms, and film. Known for creating popular children’s series and family-oriented animation, Xilam’s portfolio includes well-known shows like Oggy and the Cockroaches and Zig & Sharko. The company produces 2D and 3D animation across genres, appealing to global audiences with a focus on humor and adventure themes. The company is headquartered in Paris, France, and its shares are listed on Euronext Paris.