Havas beats yearly growth targets at 3.1%, renews forecast for 2026

Havas NV

17/02/2026 16:50

Feb 17 - French advertising group Havas HAVAS.AS on Tuesday reported full-year organic growth of 3.1%, slightly beating its guidance, and renewed its growth forecast for 2026.

Havas reported net revenue of 2.78 billion euros ($3.29 billion) for 2025, with adjusted earnings before interest and taxes margin improving 50 basis points to 12.9% from 12.4% the previous year. Net income rose 11.1% to 210 million euros.

For 2026, the company forecast organic growth of 2-3% and adjusted EBIT margin of 13.2% to 13.5%, with a dividend payout ratio of around 40%.

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 (Reporting by Leo Marchandon in Gdansk)

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