A1 Group posts 15% profit rise as CTS Eventim and Brenntag face mixed market moves

A1 Group, the Austria‑based telecom operator, reported first‑half 2026 results with revenue up 4.1% to €2.795 billion, EBITDA (ex‑restructuring) up 4.2% to €1.098 billion and net profit climbing 15.4% to €319 million. The company highlighted solid performance across its Central‑and‑Eastern‑European subsidiaries, reaching over 32 million mobile subscribers and 6.5 million fixed‑line RGUs.

Bernstein Research added CTS Eventim and TAG Immobilien to its European Mid‑Cap Top Picks. CTS Eventim shares traded around €57.45 after a first‑quarter rebound, while TAG Immobilien was near €13.09, as analysts watch live‑entertainment monetisation and growth in Poland’s rental market.

Chemicals distributor Brenntag saw its share price rise about 15% over six months, but its 2025 operating margin remained under pressure. Revenue fell to €16.24 billion from €16.84 billion, EBITDA dropped to €998 million and net profit declined to €543 million, reflecting a weaker price and demand environment.