Computacenter - Q3 Trading Update – 26 October 2026

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Computacenter PLC
  
26 October 2026
  
 



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Computacenter plc
Q3 Trading Update – 26 October 2026


 


Q3 performance ahead of expectations


Raising outlook for FY 2026 


 


Computacenter plc (‘Computacenter’, the ‘Company’ or the ‘Group’), a leading independent technology and services provider, today publishes a trading update, based on unaudited financial information, for the third quarter to 30 September 2026 (‘the quarter’).


 


Overview


Following a very strong first half performance we continued to execute well, delivering an excellent Q3 performance ahead of our expectations. Group Technology Sourcing revenue continued to grow strongly, primarily driven by hyperscale and neocloud customers in North America and the UK. Group Services revenue was also ahead of last year, as strong organic growth in Professional Services, also driven by North America, more than offset a decline in Managed Services revenue.


 


By geography, North America continued its strong momentum, with record levels of project completions, benefiting both Technology Sourcing and Professional Services, while also increasing its committed product order backlog. The UK also achieved excellent growth in Technology Sourcing and solid growth in Professional Services. Germany delivered a robust underlying performance versus last year, with strong growth in Technology Sourcing and Professional Services remaining stable. As highlighted at the half year, we continue to take action in Germany to improve efficiency and align our resources with demand.   


 


Group outlook


We ended Q3 in a strong position with a record committed product order backlog1 of £12.6bn, versus £9.3bn at the end of June, and a strong pipeline of opportunities in North America and the UK. Following the excellent performance in Q3 and a strong start to Q4, we now expect adjusted profit before tax for FY 2026 to be no less than £425m2.


 


Capital Markets Event – 24 November


We will be hosting a Capital Markets Event in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK on 24 November for analysts and institutional investors. Hosted by Mike Norris (CEO) and Keith Mortimer (CFO), the event will include presentations from senior leaders covering our North America growth opportunity and our differentiated European Data Center capability. It will also include a site visit of our Hatfield Integration Center and new Liquid Cooling Facility. Details on how to register are available on our website: Capital Markets Day - Computacenter plc. 


Our next scheduled trading update will be our Pre-close Trading Update on 28 January 2027.


Footnotes: 



The total value of committed outstanding purchase orders placed with our technology vendors against non-cancellable sales orders received from our customers for delivery within 12 months, on a gross invoiced income basis.


Company-compiled analyst consensus for FY 2026 adjusted profit before tax is currently £387.1m with a range of £380.8m to £395.3m.



 


Enquiries 


 


Computacenter


 


Mike Norris, CEO


+44 (0) 1707 631 601


Keith Mortimer, CFO


+44 (0) 1707 639 888


Christian Cowley, Investor Relations


+44 (0) 1707 631 132


 


 


Teneo


 


James Macey White / Arthur Rogers


+44 (0) 207 260 2700


 


About Computacenter


Computacenter is a leading independent technology and services provider, trusted by large corporate and public sector organisations. We are a responsible business that believes in sustainable long-term value creation. We help our customers to Source, Transform and Manage their technology infrastructure to deliver digital transformation, enabling people and their business. Computacenter plc is a public company listed on the London Stock Exchange (CCC) and a member of the FTSE 100. Computacenter employs over 21,000 people worldwide.


 


 


Disclaimer – Forward-looking statements


 


This announcement includes statements that are, or may be deemed to be, ‘forward-looking statements’. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the terms ‘anticipates’, ‘believes’, ‘estimates’, ‘expects’, ‘intends’, ‘may’, ‘plans’, ‘projects’, ‘should’ or ‘will’, or, in each case, their negative or other variations or comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy, plans, objectives, goals, future events or intentions. These forward-looking statements include all matters that are not historical facts. They appear in a number of places throughout this announcement and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Group’s intentions, beliefs or current expectations concerning, amongst other things, results of operations, prospects, growth, strategies and expectations of its respective businesses.


 


By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to future events and circumstances. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and the actual results of the Group’s operations and the development of the markets and the industry in which they operate or are likely to operate and their respective operations may differ materially from those described in, or suggested by, the forward-looking statements contained in this announcement. In addition, even if the results of operations and the development of the markets and the industry in which the Group operates are consistent with the forward-looking statements contained in this announcement, those results or developments may not be indicative of results or developments in subsequent periods. A number of factors could cause results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, those risks in the risk factor section of the Computacenter plc 2025 Annual Report and Accounts, as well as general economic and business conditions, industry trends, competition, changes in regulation, currency fluctuations or advancements in research and development.


 


Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this announcement and may, and often do, differ materially from actual results. Any forward-looking statements in this announcement reflect the Group’s current view with respect to future events and are subject to risks relating to future events and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to the Group’s operations, results of operations and growth strategy.


 


Neither Computacenter plc nor any of its subsidiaries undertakes any obligation to update the forward-looking statements to reflect actual results or any change in events, conditions or assumptions or other factors unless otherwise required by applicable law or regulation.



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