Computacenter profit rises 87% on AI infrastructure demand

Computacenter has reported a significant surge in financial performance, driven by high demand for artificial intelligence and data center infrastructure. The company’s adjusted pre-tax profit for the first half of the year rose 87% to £152.4 million, while revenue increased 72% to £6.85 billion.

Growth was primarily fueled by the Technology Sourcing business, which supplies hardware to hyperscale, neocloud, and enterprise customers. North America emerged as a critical driver, with operating profit in the region more than doubling to account for 62% of the group’s total. The company also noted accelerating momentum in the UK and robust performance in Germany.

Following these results, Computacenter raised its full-year adjusted pre-tax profit guidance to at least £380 million, exceeding previous market forecasts. The company also highlighted its recent acquisitions of AgreeYa and GAI, which expand its professional services and provide access to the US federal government market. The group currently holds a record committed order backlog of £9.3 billion.