Group Revenue Growth and Market Share Gains
Organic revenues rose 5.3% year‑on‑year (trading days adjusted). The group outperformed key competitors by 365 basis points and reported market‑leading gross margin of 18.8%.
Strong EBITA and Margin Progress
Group EBITA excluding one‑offs increased 24% year‑on‑year on an organic constant currency basis. EBITA margin expanded 20 basis points to 2.6% (40 bps on a constant currency basis).
Regional Growth Momentum
GBU highlights include Adecco revenues +6.6% (capturing +210 bps market share), Americas +15% revenue growth, APAC +8% revenue growth (Japan +6%, India +10%), and continued sequential improvement across regions.
Akkodis and LHH Profit Improvement
Akkodis profitability improved: EBITA +23% with a 4.2% margin (up 70 bps) and utilization at 90%. LHH delivered EBITA up 50% with an 11% double‑digit EBITA margin; Ezra coaching grew revenues 35%.
AI Deployment and Productivity Gains
Consolidated digital/AI: 27,000 recruiters on a common tech stack with GenAI, automated order processing >65% YoY (YTD) across 9 countries, Agentic AI: >30,000 monthly agent conversations, >110,000 candidate skills updated, ~20% recruiter time savings to date, and an expectation that 50% of Adecco revenues will be covered by Agentic AI by end‑2026.
Talent Supply Chain Operational Improvements
For largest clients, temp placement fill rates improved 400 basis points YoY, time‑to‑submit is 25% faster, time‑to‑fill down 30%, and filled positions increased 25% YoY against 20% higher demand.
Cash Conversion and Balance Sheet Strengthening
Last 12‑month cash conversion ratio strong at 94%. Net debt/EBITDA improved to 0.2x. Group issued EUR 450m hybrid bond at 4.875% and has an undrawn EUR 750m revolving credit facility; 76% of gross debt at fixed rates and no financial covenants.
Operational Productivity and SG&A Control
Group productivity up 4%. G&A costs at 3.2% of revenues and overall SG&A ratio down 100 basis points year‑on‑year, supporting strong drop‑through (EBITA up 24%, net income up 41% organic constant currency).