Xilam Animation (XIL) H1 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved significant improvement in operating income and strong growth in proprietary production activity, with proprietary productions accounting for over 95% of revenue in H1 2026.

• Theatrical release of animated feature Lucy Lost scheduled for October 28, marking a milestone in the feature film strategy.

• Accelerated deliveries of proprietary series, notably Submarine Jim, contributed to revenue growth and improved profitability.

Financial highlights

• Total sales reached €5.8 million, up 37% year-over-year; total operating revenue rose 28% to €7.8 million.

• Sales of new productions and developments increased by 35%, and catalogue sales grew by 39%.

• Current operating income improved to -€0.9 million from -€2.4 million in H1 2025.

• Net income attributable to the group was -€1.0 million, a €1.5 million improvement year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

• Revenue and profitability expected to improve in H2 2026, driven by the release of Lucy Lost, final episodes of Submarine Jim, and catalogue sales.

• Strategy aims for one feature film release per year, alternating between family and adult audiences.

• Anticipates strong revenue growth and improved operating profitability for 2026-2028.