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ZIGUP H2 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H2 2026 earnings summary8 Jul, 2026
Executive summary
Achieved strong operational and financial progress in 2026, with revenue up 5.2% to GBP 1.86 billion and fleet growth of 5.9% to 139,400 vehicles year-over-year.
Spain was the standout performer, with rental revenue up 16.2% and further fleet growth.
UK&I divisions built momentum, expanding product range, winning new clients, and progressing on simplification.
Steady state cash generation reached GBP 96 million, a significant positive inflection from the prior year.
Exited two non-core markets to focus on areas with strong margins and returns.
Financial highlights
Revenue rose to GBP 1.86 billion; underlying revenue (excluding vehicle sales) up 5.2%.
Underlying EBIT (excluding disposal profits) grew 9.7% to GBP 164 million.
EBITDA rose to GBP 503 million; net debt just under GBP 1 billion, leverage at 1.9x.
Proposed full year dividend of GBP 0.27 per share, up 2.3% year-over-year.
Fleet NBV rose by GBP 250 million to GBP 1.76 billion.
Outlook and guidance
Medium-term guidance: mid-single digit underlying sales growth, margin improvement, and increasing steady-state cash.
Spanish rental margin guidance improved to 18.5%-20.5%; UK&I EBIT margin targeted at 11%-13%.
Confident in delivering GBP 200 million steady-state cash in FY 2028.
GBP 20 million savings from simplification program targeted by FY 2028; GBP 10 million expected this year.
Positive outlook with strong demand for service-led rental products and robust repair/recovery pipeline.
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Trading update - Strong H1 growth, Spanish rental leads, strategic changes and robust outlook for full-year profit.ZIGH1 2026
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- Revenue and EBIT grew double digits, with robust demand supporting the outlook.ZIGH2 2024
- FY2025 outperforms expectations as ZIGUP leverages strong demand and strategic growth.ZIGTrading Update
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Zigup Plc provides integrated mobility solutions and automotive services across the United Kingdom, Spain, and Ireland. The company’s offerings include vehicle rental services, accident and incident management, repair and maintenance services, vehicle disposal, and other related services. Zigup Plc serves both business and personal customers, focusing on maintaining customer mobility through comprehensive support and service solutions. The company is headquartered in Darlington, England, and its shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange.