Observed Signal · Aug 20, 2026 · Earnings Report · Source: Retail-News · Impact: 4/5 · Sentiment: Positive
The Platform Group Grows Profitably in H1 2026
The Platform Group (TPG) reported double-digit growth in the first half of 2026, driven mainly by organic expansion of its existing platforms. GMV rose to €788.6m (+20.9%), net revenue to €421.0m (+22.7%) and adjusted EBITDA to €40.8m (+22.5%); reported EBITDA reached €45.4m. Active customers increased from 6.2m to 8.4m and average order value rose to €129. The company confirmed its full-year 2026 guidance (GMV €1.7bn, net revenue €1.0bn, adjusted EBITDA €70–80m), announced continued debt reduction (target: well below 2x adjusted EBITDA in H2 2026) and an asset purchase of Cocoli GmbH.
H1 financial results, record half-year EBITDA and confirmed full-year guidance indicate meaningful growth and deleveraging for a public platform business; relevant for retail/marketplace and retail-media stakeholders.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Gross merchandise volume (GMV) increased 20.9% to €788.6 million in H1 2026.
- Net revenue rose 22.7% to €421.0 million in H1 2026.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased 22.5% to €40.8 million; reported EBITDA was €45.4 million — both the highest half-year values in company history.
- Active customers grew from 6.2 million to 8.4 million; total orders were 6.2 million and average order value increased from €124 to €129.
- Company confirmed 2026 guidance (GMV €1.7bn, net revenue €1.0bn, adjusted EBITDA €70–80m) and announced an asset acquisition of Cocoli GmbH while targeting net financial leverage well below 2x adjusted EBITDA in H2 2026.
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