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Canal+ H1 2026 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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H1 2026 earnings summary28 Jul, 2026

Executive summary

  • H1 2026 revenue rose 40% year-on-year to €4.3 billion, mainly due to MultiChoice integration; like-for-like revenue up 1.4%.

  • Adjusted EBIT before exceptional items increased 68% to €433 million, with margin at 10.1%; up 13% excluding MultiChoice.

  • Free cash flow before exceptional items reached €414 million; €254 million excluding MultiChoice.

  • MultiChoice turnaround plan underway, with early signs of stabilization and best subscriber acquisition month in South Africa in a decade.

  • Accelerated synergies plan contributed €120 million to adjusted EBIT at half year; on track for €250 million full-year target.

Financial highlights

  • Subscriber base grew 8.4% year-over-year to 41.2 million, with strong growth in Africa and France.

  • Reported revenue up 40% year-on-year; like-for-like revenue up 1.4% as Canal+ growth offset MultiChoice decline.

  • Adjusted EBIT up 68% to €433 million; Showmax losses discontinued, boosting profitability.

  • Group generated €559 million CFFO and 129% cash conversion rate; free cash flow before exceptionals at €414 million.

  • Leverage ratio improved to 1.83x net financial debt/EBITDA as of June 2026.

Outlook and guidance

  • On track to meet full-year 2026 guidance: flat revenue, adjusted EBIT up 5% to €735 million, CFFO over €600 million, free cash flow over €250 million.

  • Medium-term targets: moderate top-line growth, adjusted EBIT over €850 million, CFFO over €800 million, free cash flow over €500 million.

  • Cost synergies and boost plan expected to continue driving profitability.

Showmax discontinuation impact on Adjusted EBIT
French theatrical release window deal duration
Cash outflow for French VAT litigation in H1
Impact of H2 Boost plan spending on MCG margins
Margin impact of M7/BC premiumization strategy
H2 margin recovery drivers for StudioCanal
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