Columbus Earnings Call Transcripts
Fiscal Year 2026
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Revenue declined 4% and EBITDA dropped 43% year-over-year, mainly due to weak markets in Denmark and Sweden, while Norway and the UK showed recovery. Data & AI grew 23% but saw margin pressure from new hires. Full-year guidance for organic growth and EBITDA margin is maintained.
Fiscal Year 2025
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Revenue declined 5% year-over-year, mainly due to Dynamics 365 and Scandinavian market weakness, while EBITDA margin improved slightly. Investments in AI and data capabilities, strategic hiring, and a major contract in Norway position the company for gradual recovery and growth in 2026.
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Q3 2025 saw a 7% revenue decline and 18% drop in adjusted EBITDA, mainly due to weak markets in Denmark and Norway, while Sweden and the M3 division showed signs of recovery. Full-year revenue is expected to match last year, with a 7%-9% EBITDA margin.
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Q3 2025 saw a 7% revenue decline and 18% lower EBITDA (adjusted), mainly due to weak markets in Denmark and Norway, while M3 showed strong growth and margin improvement. Full-year guidance is maintained, with efficiency and pipeline improvements expected to benefit Q4 and beyond.
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Q2 2025 saw a 4% revenue decline and a 27% drop in adjusted EBITDA, with Nordic markets under pressure but UK and US showing growth. Guidance for 2025 is flat revenue and a lower EBITDA margin of 7%-9%, with no significant market improvement expected.
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Q2 2025 saw a slight revenue decline and a 27% drop in adjusted EBITDA, mainly due to Nordic market challenges, while operational cash flow rose 13%. M3 and Digital Commerce rebounded after restructuring, and full-year guidance was revised to flat revenue and a 7%-9% EBITDA margin, inclusive of all costs.
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Q1 2025 saw a slight revenue decline due to Nordic headwinds, but adjusted EBITDA margin rose to 10.7% and cash flow improved. Management maintains 7%-9% organic growth and 10%-12% EBITDA margin guidance, prioritizing profitability amid market uncertainty.
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Q1 revenue declined slightly due to Nordic market challenges, but EBITDA margin improved to 10% (adjusted) and contribution margin rose to 25%. U.K. and U.S. showed strong growth, and full-year guidance for 7%-9% organic growth and 10%-12% EBITDA margin is maintained.
Fiscal Year 2024
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Revenue grew 8% in 2024 with strong EBITDA and cash flow improvements, led by Dynamics and AI segments. 2025 guidance targets 7%-9% organic growth and a 10%-12% EBITDA margin, with M&A expected to support future expansion.
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Revenue grew 8% in 2024, with 7% organic growth and a 30% rise in EBITDA, despite headwinds in Sweden and Norway. Guidance for 2025 is maintained at 7–9% organic growth and 10–12% EBITDA margin, supported by strong UK and M3 performance and improving Swedish indicators.
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Q3 2024 saw 8% revenue growth and a 42% rise in EBITDA, with strong recurring revenue and improved margins. Sweden faced headwinds, but Denmark and UK delivered robust growth. Full-year guidance for 8%-10% organic revenue growth and 9%-10% EBITDA margin is maintained.
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Q2 2024 saw 9% revenue growth, strong cloud ERP and AI performance, but setbacks in Security and Digital Commerce. EBITDA margin improved to 7%, with full-year guidance set at 8%-10% organic growth and 9%-10% EBITDA margin amid ongoing market uncertainties.