q.beyond AG Earnings Call Transcripts
Fiscal Year 2026
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Q1 delivered revenue growth, strong consulting margins, and expanded AI initiatives, with guidance for 2026 reaffirmed. Investments in AI and internationalization temporarily weighed on earnings, but liquidity improved and the sales pipeline remains robust.
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Strategy 2028 aims for €250 million revenue and 10% margin by focusing on industry expertise, AI orchestration, and international expansion. AI services are expected to drive growth and efficiency, with a significant increase in nearshoring and a cautious approach to M&A and capital allocation.
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Profitability has improved with a 7% EBITDA margin and positive net income, while growth initiatives target international expansion, AI, and sector expertise. Share buybacks, M&A, and efficiency gains are prioritized, with a strategy update expected in March.
Fiscal Year 2025
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Returned to profitability in Q3 2025 with positive net income and increased free cash flow, aided by a tax windfall. Order entry surged, digitalization and AI investments continued, and guidance for year-end was confirmed despite economic headwinds.
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EBITDA rose 23% and gross profit 8.5% year-over-year, with a 2% adjusted revenue increase and 70% recurring revenues. Guidance for 2025 is confirmed, targeting 5% revenue growth, 15%+ EBITDA growth, and positive net income, supported by strong liquidity and a robust M&A pipeline.
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Q1 2025 saw strong growth, improved profitability, and a near-positive net income, with EBITDA up 15% and gross profit at €8.9 million. Strategic focus on AI, nearshoring, and international expansion supports a midterm 10% EBITDA margin target.
Fiscal Year 2024
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Revenue grew 2% and EBITDA nearly doubled, driven by efficiency gains and a focused business model. 2025 guidance targets EUR 12–15 million EBITDA and positive net income, with share buybacks and dividends planned as financial strength continues.