Worldline trims 2026 revenue growth outlook as banks delay contracts
French digital payments group Worldline cut its 2026 revenue growth forecast, now expecting flat to marginally positive growth instead of low single‑digit expansion. The company said the slowdown stemmed from banks postponing contract decisions after setbacks in 2025.
Chief Executive Pierre‑Antoine Vacheron noted that the recovery in new‑business revenue has been slower than anticipated, with banks taking longer to allocate contracts. Worldline has not posted organic revenue growth since late 2024 following money‑laundering allegations and a series of profit warnings that eroded customers and hit its share price.
Backed by major shareholders Crédit Agricole, BNP Paribas and state‑owned Bpifrance, Worldline secured a €500 million capital injection and pursued asset disposals. Revenue for the six months to June fell 0.2% to €1.74 billion, roughly in line with the €1.72 billion analysts expected. Adjusted EBITDA reached €294 million, beating the €273 million consensus. The firm kept its full‑year EBITDA outlook and narrowed its free‑cash‑flow target to a negative €60 million to €40 million range.
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BNP Paribas · Bpifrance · Credit Agricole · Pierre‑Antoine Vacheron · Worldline
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Credit Agricole, BNP Paribas and Bpifrance provided a €500 million capital injection to Worldline. wixx.com · wxerfm.com · wsau.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] CEO Pierre‑Antoine Vacheron said banks delayed contract decisions, slowing recovery. wixx.com · wxerfm.com · wsau.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Six‑month revenue to June fell 0.2% to €1.74 billion, roughly matching analyst expectations of €1.72 billion. wixx.com · wxerfm.com · wsau.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Worldline kept its full‑year EBITDA outlook and narrowed its free‑cash‑flow target to a negative €60 million to €40 million range. wixx.com · wxerfm.com · wsau.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Worldline's second‑quarter revenue was flat year‑on‑year after seven consecutive quarters of contraction. wixx.com · wxerfm.com · wsau.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Adjusted EBITDA for the six months was €294 million, above the analysts' average estimate of €273 million. wixx.com · wxerfm.com · wsau.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Worldline has not delivered organic revenue growth since late 2024 after money‑laundering allegations and profit warnings. wixx.com · wxerfm.com · wsau.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Worldline lowered its 2026 revenue growth expectations to flat‑to‑marginal growth. wixx.com · wxerfm.com · wsau.com