Xilam Animation (XIL) H1 2026 TU earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved 37% revenue growth in the first half of 2026, driven by both new productions and catalogue sales.

• Strategic focus on proprietary productions resulted in 95% of new production revenue, up from 65% year-over-year.

• Strong presence and recognition at major industry festivals, including Annecy and Cannes, with multiple projects in competition and premieres.

• New franchises Piggy Builders and Submarine Jim have become major commercial successes internationally.

Financial highlights

• Sales of new productions and developments rose 35% year-over-year to €2.7 million.

• Catalogue sales increased 39% to €3.1 million, driven by flagship franchises and new international sales.

• Total sales reached €5.8 million, up 37% year-over-year; total operating revenue was €7.7 million, up 26%.

• Grants decreased 7% to €1.35 million.

• Other current operating income grew 33% to €0.53 million.

Outlook and guidance

• 2026 marks the start of a new growth cycle, with expectations for further acceleration in 2027.

• Investments of €8.8 million in new proprietary productions during the first half will support future growth.

• Feature film strategy aims for one theatrical release per year, alternating between family and adult-oriented productions.