Westpay (WPAY) Q3 2026 earnings summary
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Q3 2026 earnings summary
4 Nov, 2026Executive summary
Q3 net sales rose 7% YoY to MSEK 18.8; recurring revenue grew 14% to MSEK 14.4 and reached 77% of sales.
ARR reached a record MSEK 57.8, up 14% YoY, with growth accelerating from 10% in each of Q1 and Q2; this is close to the 15% long-term target.
9M sales rose 8% and EBITDA rose 20%; recurring growth and cost discipline lifted operating profit, while currency losses weighed on net earnings.
Financial highlights
Q3 EBITDA was MSEK 4.0 (4.1), EBIT MSEK 1.7 (1.8), net earnings MSEK 0.8 (1.6), and EPS SEK 0.01 (0.02).
Q3 gross profit was MSEK 16.3 (15.6); gross margin was 87% (89%), reflecting higher terminal landing costs amid a RAM component shortage.
9M sales were MSEK 57.4 (53.1); EBITDA MSEK 11.4 (9.5), EBIT MSEK 4.3 (2.3), net earnings MSEK 1.7 (2.4), and EPS SEK 0.02 (0.03).
9M recurring revenue rose 11% to MSEK 40.9 and represented 71% (69%) of sales; OPEX was 3% lower YoY, supporting higher EBITDA and EBIT.
9M operating cash flow was MSEK 8.5 (7.0); total cash flow was MSEK 0.6 (0.9).
Outlook and guidance
Long-term goals are average annual ARR growth of 15% and EBIT margin of at least 10% over a 3–5 year horizon.
Liquidity and continued operations are expected to be secured for at least the next 12 months, following assessment of financing needs by the board and management.
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