Sword Group (SWP) Q3 2026 TU earnings summary
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Q3 2026 TU earnings summary
22 Oct, 2026Executive 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.
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.SWP
Q2 2026 TU - Q1 2026 revenue grew 11.7% to €90.7m, with EBITDA margin stable at 12.0%.SWP
Q1 2026 TU - 2025 revenue rose 12.3% organically to €357.7m, with a stable 12.0% EBITDA margin.SWP
H2 2025 - 2025 saw 12%+ organic growth, stable margins, and a strong backlog supporting 2026 outlook.SWP
Q4 2025 TU - Q3 2025 revenue up 13.2% year-over-year, driven by strong organic growth and strategic acquisitions.SWP
Q3 2025 TU - 12% revenue growth to €175.8m, strong AI/cyber wins, and iDelta acquisition drive outlook.SWP
H1 2025 - 12.1% organic revenue growth and stable 12.0% EBITDA margin signal strong H1 2025 performance.SWP
Q2 2025 TU - H1 2024 revenue up 15.7%, 12% EBITDA margin, and strong 2028 growth targets set.SWP
H1 2024