COURBEVOIE, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 29, 2026--
Bureau Veritas (BOURSE:BVI):
H1 2026 key figures(1)
Revenue of EUR 3,258.4 million in H1 2026, up 2.1% year-on-year and up 5.0% organically (with a sequential improvement in Q2 2026 at 5.5% organic growth),
Adjusted operating profit of EUR 506.5 million, up 3.1% versus EUR 491.5 million in H1 2025, representing an adjusted operating margin of 15.5%, up 15 basis points year-on-year and up 29 basis points at constant currency,
Operating profit of EUR 430.8 million, down 16.0% versus EUR 513.1 million in H1 2025(2) ,
Adjusted net profit of EUR 303.8 million, up 3.9% versus EUR 292.4 million in H1 2025,
Adjusted EPS stood at EUR 0.68 in H1 2026, with a 4.8% increase on a reported basis versus H1 2025 (EUR 0.65 per share) and 9.8% at constant currency,
Attributable net profit of EUR 237.9 million, down 26.2% versus EUR 322.3 in H1 2025,
Free Cash Flow of EUR 157.7 million, up 3.2% organically, and down 6.1% year-on-year due to forex evolutions,
Adjusted net debt/EBITDA ratio stood at 1.45x as of June 30, 2026, higher year-on-year due to the earlier payment of dividend on a comparative basis (in Q2 2026 versus Q3 2025), while remaining within the LEAP | 28 indicative range of 1.0x to 2.0x.
H1 2026 highlights
Steady organic revenue growth in H1 2026, with sequential improvement in Q2, and continued margin expansion with an ongoing Middle East conflict,
Strong momentum in Mission Critical Assets, Oil & Gas Capex, Metals & Minerals and Consumer Products Services Tech,
Ongoing execution of the LEAP | 28 portfolio refocusing strategy, with five acquisitions announced year-to-date, adding c. EUR 138 million in annualized 2025 revenue, and one major agreement for divestment signed, representing c. EUR 450 million in annualized 2025 revenue. Upon completion, these transactions contribute to achieving 20% portfolio rotation(3) since the strategy launch in 2024. This will further strengthen Bureau Veritas' exposure to higher growth and higher margin markets,
Progress with the Group's planned exit from "Government Services" activities and record of a provision for related risks.
Upgraded 2026 outlook post disposal of activities planned for exit
Bureau Veritas continues to rotate its portfolio and to execute the LEAP | 28 strategy. Based on a solid first-half performance, a robust pipeline and the ongoing portfolio reshaping, including the planned exit from Oil & Petrochemicals and Coal testing and inspection and from "Government Services" businesses, the Group is enhancing its growth profile and upgrades its full-year 2026 guidance as follows:
Mid-to-high single-digit organic revenue growth, versus mid-single-digit growth previously,
Adjusted operating margin improvement at constant exchange rates, unchanged,
Strong cash flow generation, unchanged.
The Group is fully committed to its LEAP | 28 financial guidance, benefiting from specific favorable market trends and from the sustained execution of the strategy's portfolio and performance programs.
Hinda Gharbi, Chief Executive Officer, commented:
"The first half of 2026 marks another period of solid execution for Bureau Veritas, with a steady 5.0% organic revenue growth, with an acceleration to 5.5% in the second quarter, and continued margin expansion in a complex geopolitical environment. I would like to thank all our colleagues for their strong commitment and contributions.
In a rapidly evolving global environment, with supply chain reconfigurations and accelerating AI adoption, we continue to develop Bureau Veritas into a preferred and trusted partner to our clients through a disciplined execution of our LEAP | 28 strategy.
As we reach the midpoint of our LEAP | 28 strategic plan, our performance confirms the relevance of our portfolio transformation. The ongoing rotation of our portfolio strengthens our exposure to higher-growth and higher-margin markets.
Building on our first-half performance, a solid pipeline, and as we dispose our operations as a result of the planned exit of the Oil & Petrochemicals and Coal testing and inspection and "Government Services" businesses, we are improving our growth performance. Therefore, we are upgrading our full-year 2026 guidance(4) , now targeting mid to high single digit organic revenue growth, and we expect to continue our margin improvement and strong cash flow generation.
Looking ahead, at our Capital Markets Day in September we will provide an update on the acceleration of our portfolio pivots, and on how we are unlocking Bureau Veritas next phase of growth and value creation".
H1 2026 KEY FIGURES
On July 28, 2026, the Board of Directors of Bureau Veritas approved the financial statements for H1 2026. The main consolidated financial items are:
CONSTANT
IN EUR MILLION H1 2026 H1 2025 CHANGE CURRENCY
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Revenue 3,258.4 3,192.5 +2.1% +4.8%
Adjusted operating profit(a) 506.5 491.5 +3.1% +6.7%
Adjusted operating margin(a) 15.5% 15.4% +15bps +29bps
Operating profit 430.8 513.1 (16.0)% (12.8)%
Adjusted net profit(a) 303.8 292.4 +3.9% +9.0%
Attributable net profit 237.9 322.3 (26.2)% (22.0)%
Adjusted EPS(a) 0.68 0.65 +4.8% +9.8%
EPS 0.54 0.72 (25.6)% (21.3)%
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Net cash generated from operating
activities 241.3 261.9 (7.9)% (3.8)%
Free cash flow(a) 157.7 168.0 (6.1)% (1.0)%
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Net financial debt(a) 1,688.6 1,254.7 +34.6% -
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(a) Alternative performance indicators are presented, defined, and reconciled
with IFRS in appendices 6 and 8 of this press release
H1 2026 HIGHLIGHTS
H1 2026 financial figures within the full-year 2026 guidance
Mid-single digit organic revenue growth in the first half of the year
Group revenue in the first half of 2026 increased by 5.0% organically compared to the first half of 2025, including 5.5% growth in the second quarter while navigating an ongoing Middle East conflict. This growth benefited from underlying robust market trends across the Buildings & Infrastructure, Marine & Offshore, Consumer Products Services businesses and in most geographies.
Improvement in adjusted operating margin at constant exchange rates
The Group delivered an adjusted operating margin of 15.5%, up 29 basis points at constant currency and up 15 basis points on a reported basis compared to the first half of 2025.
Strong cash flow generation
Double-digit shareholder returns
In line with its LEAP | 28 strategy, the Group aims to deliver double-digit shareholder returns at constant currency in the 2024 to 2028 period. In the first half of 2026, adjusted EPS grew 9.8% at constant currency.
Bureau Veritas shareholders approved the distribution of a EUR 0.92 dividend per share for 2025
At the Bureau Veritas Annual Shareholders' Meeting, shareholders approved the distribution of a dividend of EUR 0.92 per share for the 2025 financial year (third resolution, approved by 99.94% of votes cast), paid in cash on May 28, 2026.
Share buyback program
In line with the commitment to continue to improve shareholder returns, on February 25, 2026, the Group announced a new EUR 200 million share buyback program, to be completed by February 2027.
In accordance with the terms of the share buyback program approved by the Annual General Meeting, the purchased shares will be used for any purpose authorized by the Company's shareholders at the Annual General Meeting of May 19, 2026.
Financing
In April 2026, Moody's reaffirmed Bureau Veritas' A3 credit rating with a stable outlook.
LEAP I 28 FOCUSED PORTFOLIO UPDATE
Since the beginning of the year, the Group has announced, signed or completed seven transactions, fully aligned with LEAP I 28 portfolio priorities.
Five acquisitions, representing combined annualized revenue of c. EUR 138 million in 2025.
One completed and one planned divestment, representing combined annualized cumulative revenue of c. EUR 489 million in 2025.
Following completion of these transactions and considering other recent year-to-date acquisitions, the Group will have achieved approximately 20% portfolio rotation(5) since the launch of LEAP | 28.
Expand the Group's existing leadership positions:
-- The agreement to acquire LotusWorks was announced in April 2026. This
Ireland-based company is a leading provider of commissioning, quality
assurance and quality control, calibration, maintenance, and construction
management services for mission critical facilities serving semiconductor
manufacturers and data center owners. The company operates in the United
States and Europe and employs 750 people including highly skilled
experts. In 2025, LotusWorks generated EUR 131 million in revenue. This
acquisition will enhance Bureau Veritas' organic growth, will be
accretive to the Group's adjusted operating margin, and will be slightly
accretive to earnings in 2026. The acquisition was closed on July 27,
2026.
-- The acquisitions of Sustainable Construction Services (SCS) and Verte
(UK) were completed in January and February 2026. These companies are
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