Qt Group Plc (DE:2QT)
FRANKFURT:2QT
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 13, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.05Last Year’s EPS
0.2Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 0 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presents a mixed picture: solid growth momentum in Q4, strong distribution license growth (+26.4%), an ARR increase (+8.3%) and high Q4 EBITA margin (35.6%) are positive. However, the IAR acquisition introduces one‑off costs, added leverage, and a planned shift from perpetual to subscription that will depress IAR revenue and profitability in 2026 (low double‑digit decline expected and standalone losses), plus currency headwinds and modest organic full‑year growth. Management set conservative 'floor' guidance for 2026 (≥10% revenue growth, ≥15% operating margin) and committed to more transparent ARR disclosures. Overall, the positives and negatives appear balanced: underlying product strength and ARR growth are offset by near‑term profitability and balance sheet pressures from the acquisition and transition.Company Guidance
Q4 Revenue and Growth
Reported Q4 revenue growth of 12.6% (18.6% at comparable currencies). Q4 organic growth (ex‑IAR) of 6.1%; IAR contributed EUR 8.1m in Q4.
Full Year Revenue
Full year net sales EUR 216.3m, an increase of 6.6% at comparable currencies (reported YoY growth ~3.5%).
Strong Distribution License Performance
Distribution license revenue growth of 26.4% for the year, driven by automotive, medical and industrial manufacturing demand.
High Q4 Profitability Metric
Q4 EBITA of EUR 27.5m with an EBITA margin of 35.6%.
ARR Growth and Disclosure Commitment
Annual recurring revenue (Qt and QA, excluding IAR and distribution licenses) grew 8.3%; management plans to publish ARR regularly going forward to show underlying subscription trends.
Product and Partnership Progress
Ongoing R&D and product improvements (AI assistants in Qt and Squish, Qt bridges expansion), partnerships and certifications including NVIDIA CUDA integration and FACE certification work with Infineon.
Clear 2026 Floors in Guidance
Management set conservative 'floor' guidance for 2026: net sales to increase at least 10% and operating profit margin at least 15% (floors rather than ranges).
DE:2QT Earnings History
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DE:2QT Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 26, 2026 | €24.46 | €21.52 | -12.02% |
Oct 30, 2025 | €38.82 | €36.42 | -6.18% |
Aug 06, 2025 | €57.60 | €44.40 | -22.92% |
Apr 24, 2025 | €69.55 | €57.55 | -17.25% |
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When does Qt Group Plc (DE:2QT) report earnings?
Qt Group Plc (DE:2QT) is schdueled to report earning on May 13, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is DE:2QT EPS forecast?
DE:2QT EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 0.05.