High Co (HCO) H2 2025 earnings summary
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H2 2025 earnings summary
28 Jan, 2026Executive summary
Q4 2025 saw strong organic business growth, with gross profit up 20.3% like-for-like (LFL), mainly driven by France and the Consulting & In-store media selling division rebound.
FY 2025 gross profit reached €66.65m reported and €62.1m LFL, up 1.8% year-over-year.
Strategic focus shifted to core divisions: Activation and Consulting & In-store media selling, with recent acquisitions of Sogec and BudgetBox.
Financial highlights
Q4 2025 reported gross profit: €20.06m (including Sogec and BudgetBox); €15.51m LFL.
FY 2025 revenue: €98.65m.
FY 2025 gross profit: €66.65m reported, €62.1m LFL (up 1.8% LFL from 2024).
France accounted for 91.8% of Q4 reported gross profit; international business declined 6.4% in Q4 and 11.8% for FY 2025.
Outlook and guidance
2026 gross profit expected to exceed €78m, reflecting full-year integration of Sogec and BudgetBox.
Plans to restructure Sogec's businesses to maintain competitiveness.
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- Q4 2025 gross profit surged 20.3% LFL, with 2026 profit expected to exceed €78m.HCO
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Q3 2025 TU15 Oct 2025 - Profitability fell in H1 2025, but net cash and 2025 guidance improved after asset sales.HCO
H1 202512 Sep 2025 - Q1 2025 gross profit dropped 6.4% LFL, with 2025 guidance and dividend plans confirmed.HCO
Q1 202510 Sep 2025 - H1 2025 gross profit fell 8.2% LFL, but guidance was raised with growth expected from Q3.HCO
Q2 2025 TU22 Jul 2025 - Activation division growth and resilient Q3 performance prompt improved 2024 outlook.HCO
Q3 2024 TU13 Jun 2025 - Stable H1 2024, but H2 faces a 9% gross profit drop due to Casino restructuring.HCO
H1 202413 Jun 2025 - H1 2024 gross profit dipped 0.6% LFL; 2024 guidance for a 10% drop and >15% margin reiterated.HCO
Q2 2024 TU13 Jun 2025 - 2024 profit declined, but strong cash and HighConnexion sale boost shareholder returns.HCO
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