Germany's Ecotel H1 revenue rises, confirms outlook
Germany's Ecotel H1 revenue rises, confirms outlook
Overview
Germany telecom provider's H1 2026 revenue rose 14.7% yr/yr to EUR 65.4 mln
EBITDA and EBIT improved, with EPS up to EUR 0.25 from EUR 0.20 last year
Company confirmed full-year 2026 guidance, expects revenue at lower end of range
Outlook
Ecotel confirms 2026 revenue guidance, expects to reach lower end of guided range
Company says VAT payment of EUR 2.8 mln will impact cash flow in remainder of 2026
Ecotel aims to expand higher-margin services and strengthen financial position in 2026
Result Drivers
WHOLESALE SEGMENT - Revenue growth was primarily driven by the Wholesale segment, with Voice business as the main contributor
DATA BUSINESS - Data business developed positively and contributed to improved value creation
CASH FLOW IMPROVEMENT - Cash flow from operating activities and free cash flow improved significantly compared to the prior-year period
Company press release: ID:nEQ1cy6RRa
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
H1 Sales |
| EUR 65.40 mln |
|
H1 EPS |
| EUR 0.25 |
|
H1 Free Cash Flow |
| EUR 900,000 |
|
Analyst Coverage
The one available analyst rating on the shares is "buy"
The average consensus recommendation for the integrated telecommunications services peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Ecotel Communication AG is €22.80, about 225.7% above its August 12 closing price of €7.00
The stock recently traded at 12 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 13 three months ago
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