{"id":68019,"date":"2026-11-14T00:09:22","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T20:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uaebarq.ae\/en\/?p=68019"},"modified":"2026-11-14T00:09:22","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T20:09:22","slug":"e7-reports-15-4-revenue-growth-56-5-rise-in-net-profit-in-9m-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uaebarq.ae\/en\/2026\/11\/14\/e7-reports-15-4-revenue-growth-56-5-rise-in-net-profit-in-9m-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"e7 reports 15.4% revenue growth, 56.5% rise in net profit in 9M 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>e7 Group (ADX: E7) reported a 15.4% increase in revenue to AED536.8 million in the first nine months of 2026, while reported net profit after tax rose 56.5% to AED91.7 million compared with the same period last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gross profit increased 22.6% to AED178.8 million, with the gross profit margin improving to 33.3%. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) rose 21.8% to AED119.5 million, with a margin of 22.3%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ahmed Al Shamsi, Chairman of e7 Group, said, \u201cOur nine-month performance reflects continued progress in e7\u2019s growth strategy, with Identity Solutions delivering 29% revenue growth. We are building on our established secure printing capabilities while expanding our physical and digital solutions offering. Supported by our debt-free balance sheet, we remain well positioned to invest in growth, pursue opportunities that strengthen our platform and maintain our commitment to long-term shareholder value.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Revenue from Identity Solutions increased 28.6% to AED291 million in the first nine months, while Printing and Education revenue rose 6.4% to AED166.2 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, Packaging revenue declined 8.6% to AED25.7 million, and Logistics revenue fell 1.4% to AED53.8 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Esteban G\u00f3mez Nadal, Group Chief Executive Officer of e7 Group, said, \u201cLed by our proven track record in Identity Solutions, e7 delivered 15% reported revenue growth and 22% EBITDA growth in the first nine months of 2026. Printing and Education also delivered a strong third quarter, with revenue increasing 51% sequentially, supported by higher education-related activity. While the mix of work delivered in Q3 and operating costs affected margins, our nine-month results demonstrate the strength of our broader portfolio. We remain focused on executing our programmes, developing our capabilities and driving operational efficiency across the Group.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the third quarter of 2026, Group revenue increased 2.8% year-on-year to AED178.6 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reported net profit after tax rose 9.5% year-on-year to AED30.7 million, while reported profit before tax increased 9.4% to AED33.7 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Third-quarter EBITDA stood at AED40.5 million, compared with AED46.1 million a year earlier, with the margin at 22.7% against 26.5%. Operating profit reached AED28.8 million, compared with AED36.4 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark Paver, Group Chief Financial Officer of e7 Group, said, \u201cOur nine-month results reflect higher operating profitability and a significant improvement in cash generation. EBITDA increased 22% to AED119.5m, while net cash generated from operating activities rose to AED132.3m, compared with AED50.0m a year earlier. With no external borrowings and AED490.6m in cash and bank balances as at 30 September 2026, we maintain a strong financial position to support our growth priorities and shareholder returns.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Net cash generated from operating activities increased to AED132.3 million in the first nine months, compared with AED50 million in the corresponding period last year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>e7 Group (ADX: E7) reported a 15.4% increase in revenue to AED536.8 million in the first nine months of 2026, while reported net profit after tax rose 56.5% to AED91.7 million compared with the same period last year. Gross profit increased 22.6% to AED178.8 million, with the gross profit margin improving to 33.3%. 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