Rexel – Q2 sales & H1 2026 results

• Sales growth acceleration in Q2 across geographies
• Adj. Ebita margin up c. 40bps, reaching 6.2% in H1 26
• 2026 guidance raised

 

Highlights:

• H1 26 sales reached €9,989m, with same-day sales growth of +5.1%, continuing to accelerate sequentially on the back of strategic investments in high-growth segments
  • Q2 sales of €5,252m, up +6.7% on a same-day basis, with positive momentum in all regions
    • Sequential acceleration led by value-added services in data centers in North America and electrification solutions in Europe
    • Positive volumes in all geographies for the first time since Q2 2023, with Europe back in positive territory
    • Favorable selling price increase environment in all regions
• Three strategic acquisitions in North America, reinforcing our advanced service offering and industrial automation businesses. This includes the acquisition of Dee Electronics, completed on July 10^th
• Adjusted EBITA margin reached 6.2%, up c.+40bps, compared to the 5.8% reported in H1 25
  • Sales growth drop-through effect and selling price increases, combined with good execution of cost savings plans and accretive effects from portfolio management
  • H1 26 current non-adjusted EBITA margin at 6.4% including a positive non-recurring copper effect
• H1 26 operating income at €605m (vs €506m in H1 25), including exceptional items (restructuring, asset impairment, capital gains on disposals)
• Net income in H1 26 of €342m, up +31%. Recurring net income up a strong +12.6% at €347m

 

 

Outlook:

• 2026 outlook raised: same-day sales growth up c. 5% (vs 3 to 5% previously), current adjusted EBITA margin of at least 6.2% (vs c. 6.2%) and free cash flow conversion above 65% (unchanged)
• Confirmation of Rexel’s medium-term ambitions as we execute the Axelerate 2028 strategic plan

“Rexel delivered particularly good results in H1 2026 and I would like to thank all of our teams throughout the world for having made this possible. In an unstable geopolitical environment, we have made the most of the positioning we have built over the years on secular trends in electrification, both in Europe and in North America, to deliver top line growth above our initial expectations. This momentum, combined with selling price increases and disciplined cost management, drove very solid profitability at 6.2%. This set of results, as well as the visibility we have on the rest of the year, lead us to upgrade our 2026 full year guidance both for top line and profitability. Beyond 2026, the ambitious transformation initiatives we have initiated through our Axelerate 28 strategic plan are progressing well and paving the way to our midterm goals. They include the development of advanced services, the continued deployment of digital and AI tools, and an active M&A strategy with three acquisitions already completed this year.”

Guillaume Texier

Chief Executive Officer

 

Main H1 2026 figures:

 

 

Group Sales 

• Q2 26 sales increased by +6.1% year-on-year on a reported basis, and +6.7% on a constant and sameday basis

 

• In Q2 2026, Rexel posted sales of €5,252m, increasing by +6.1% on a reported basis, mainly driven by organic growth, with:
  • Constant and same-day sales growth of +6.7%, sequentially improving in all geographies, and including:
    • Volume growth acceleration (+3.1% contribution)
    • Selling price increases in both cable (+2.2% contribution) and non-cable (+1.4% contribution) products, with favorable situation in all three regions
  • A limited calendar effect of +0.1%
  • A slightly positive net scope effect of +0.3%, resulting from:
    • An active acquisition strategy in North America (Revere, Warshauer, Techno Contact, Jacmar) and in Europe (Tecno Bi), contributing for +1.8% in the quarter
    • The disposal of Rexel’s Finland operations (deconsolidated from Sept.1st, 2025)
  • A currency effect of (1.0)%, mainly due to the depreciation of the US and Canadian dollars against the euro
• H1 2026 sales up +2.2% year-on-year on a reported basis, +5.1% on a constant and same-day basis 
  • Rexel posted sales of €9,989m in H1 26, up +2.2% on a reported basis, reflecting both organic growth and a positive contribution from M&A. This performance includes:
    • Constant and same-day sales growth of +5.1%, with positive contributions from both volumes (+1.9%) and selling prices (+1.3% from non-cable and +2.0% from cable products)
    • A calendar effect of (0.4)%
    • A limited net scope effect of +0.1%, with acquisitions contributing for +1.4%, mitigated by the disposal of Rexel’s Finland operations
    • A currency effect of (2.6)%, mainly due to the depreciation of the US and Canadian dollars against the euro
• Digital sales:
  • Digital sales in H1 2026 increased by +160bps to represent 35% of total Group sales:
    • 44% of sales in Europe, up more than 30bps; 27% in North America, an increase of more than 380bps driven by rapid adoption of Digital/AI tools; and 26% in Asia-Pacific

 

 

North America: 47% of Group sales 

Strong sales growth of +7.8% in Q2 and +6.9% in H1 on a constant and same-day basis, driven by data centers

• In Q2 26, sales in North America were up by +8.5% on a reported basis, including:
  • Strong constant and same-day sales growth of +7.8%
  • A limited calendar effect of (0.1)%
  • A positive scope effect of +3.5%, resulting from the acquisitions of Warshauer and Revere Electrical Supply in the US, as well as Jacmar and Techno-Contact in Canada
  • A currency effect of (2.7)%, due to the depreciation of the US and Canadian dollars against the euro

• Sales in North America rose +7.8% on a same-day basis, with all three markets positively oriented
  • Acceleration driven by non-residential and industrial automation end-markets
  • Favorable selling price environment
• By channel: 
  • Digital sales up more than 380 bps to 27% in H1 26, driven by the rapid adoption of new digital tools (quote and order entry)
  • Project activity was the main US & Canadian growth driver
  • Increased backlog representing 3.5 months of sales at end-June 26
• United-States: 
  • US same-day sales were up +7.8% in Q2 2026 with:
    • Sequential growth acceleration driven by:
      • Data centers, representing 9% of sales, growing above 100% in the quarter
      • Industrial automation up +15%
    • Besides data centers, the progression is more limited, with positive trends in aerospace, hospitals, water & wastewater
    • Record backlog, up c. 25% (vs end-March), crossing the $2bn threshold
• Canada:
  • Significant sales growth acceleration in Q2, up +7.5% on a same-day basis, driven by data centers
  • Record backlog, up c. 30% (vs end-March), crossing the CAD 1bn threshold

 

 

Europe: 46% of Group sales 

Accelerating trends in Q2, sales up by +4.4% on a constant and same-day basis, driven by energy transition solutions

• In Q2 2026, European sales grew by +1.9% on a reported basis, including:
  • Strong constant and same-day sales increase of +4.4%
  • A limited calendar effect of +0.2%
  • A net scope impact of (2.7)%, reflecting the disposal of operations in Finland partly offset by the acquisition of Tecno Bi in Italy
  • A limited currency effect of +0.1%

 

• Sales in Europe increased by +4.4% on a same-day basis, accelerating significantly from +0.6% in Q1 26:
  • Volumes returned to positive territory and selling prices increased significantly in both cable and non-cable products
    • Sequential acceleration in France, Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands
    • Energy transition solutions (22% of sales) were up c. 15%. The successive heat waves and rise in energy price benefited solutions in solar, HVAC, and EV charging stations
  • Non cable selling prices were back to the 1%-2% range, after more than 2 years of pricing pressure
• Trends by country and cluster (same-day basis): 
  • France increased by +6.3%, mainly driven by HVAC offer, both in commercial and residential segments
  • DACH region (Germany, Switzerland, Austria & Slovenia), up +2.6%, improving sequentially, driven by Austria (with solar boosting residential) & Germany (solar returned to nearly stable)
  • Benelux up by +7.6%, mainly supported by HVAC/EV solutions in the Netherlands and solar in Belgium 
  • UK & Ireland down (3.8)%, with strong growth in Ireland (boosted by solar) more than offset by a long-lasting downturn in the UK
  • Sweden increased by +3.2%, driven by the residential segment and good strategic execution

 

 

Asia-Pacific: 7% of Group sales 

Up +17.0% in Q2 and +14.4% in H1 2026 on a constant and same-day basis

• In Q2 2026, Asia-Pacific sales increased by +22.6% on a reported basis, including:
  • Constant and same-day sales increase of +17.0%
  • Positive calendar effect of +0.7%
  • Positive currency effect of +4.2%, mainly due to the appreciation of the Australian dollar and the renminbi against the euro

 

• In Asia-Pacific, Q2 26 sales increased by +17.0% on a constant and same-day basis
  • In Australia, sales growth accelerated in the quarter, up +22.0%, notably boosted by solar activity
  • In Asia, sales in China and India grew by +9.1% and +31.4% respectively, supported by industrial automation activity

 

 

Profitability 

Current adjusted EBITA margin at 6.2% in H1 2026, up +40bps versus 5.8% reported in H1 25

 

• In a more favorable environment marked by a +4.8% actual-day sales increase in H1 2026, current adjusted EBITA margin stood at 6.2%, a significant improvement compared to 5.8% reported in H1 2025. On a comparable basis, the progression stood at +28 bps.
• Margin progression can be split as follow:
  • The perimeter & FX effect contributed for +11bps mainly thanks to accretive portfolio operations with positive contributions from both acquisitions and disposals
  • The calendar effect stood at -2bps
  • Operating leverage stood at +17bps mainly from positive volume in North America and APAC
  • Gross Margin was resilient, with a -5bps impact, despite an unfavorable product mix & competitive environment
  • The delta inflation (the gap between selling price increase and operating cost inflation) is back to positive territory with a favorable impact of +6bps. Selling prices stood at +3.3% and more than offset the 2.5% opex inflation
  • Action plans contributed for +22bps to the adjusted Ebita margin, including a record level of productivity at 4% from the gap between sales volume growth and average FTE combined with other cost initiatives
  • Finally, opex investments for growth (mainly digital) impacted adjusted Ebita margin by -10bps

 

 

• By geography, the change in current adjusted EBITA margin in H1 2026 can be explained as follows:

 

• More specifically: 
  • Europe was up +50 bps at 6.3% of sales, driven by the positive effect from margin initiatives, selling price increases and productivity
  • North America increased by +3 bps at 7.1% of sales, thanks to positive sales momentum, mitigated by product/activity mix, negative delta inflation and increased investment for growth, notably in Digital
  • Asia-Pacific was up +50 bps at 1.2% of sales, driven by sales progression in both Asia and Australia
• As a result, current adjusted EBITA stood at €615m (vs €560m in H1 2025 on a comparable basis) and current EBITA stood at €636m (including a positive one-off copper effect of €21m versus €0.4m on a comparable basis in H1 2025).
• Bridge from reported EBITDA to current EBITA:
  • EBITDA margin was up +59bps at 8.4% on a reported basis
  • Right-of-use depreciation stood at €(137)m similar to the €(136)m in H1 2025
  • Other depreciation and amortization stood at €(62)m, or 0.6% of sales

 

 

Net Income 

Net income of €342m, up 31% in H1 2026; recurring net income of €347m up +12.6%

• Operating income in H1 2026 stood at €605m (vs €506m in H1 2025)
  • Amortization of intangible assets resulting from purchase price allocation amounted to €(23)m (vs €(22)m in H1 2025)
  • Other income and expenses amounted to a net charge of €(8)m (vs a net charge of €(37)m in H1 2025) mainly related to acquisition and integration costs as well as restructuring notably in Europe
• Net financial expenses in H1 2026 amounted to €(113)m (vs €(107)m in H1 2025), and can be broken down as follows:
  • €(75)m from financial costs, stable compared to €(70)m in H1 2025, reflecting higher gross debt. The effective interest rate decreased to 3.83% in H1 2026 from 4.03% in H1 2025
  • €(37)m from interest on lease liabilities in H1 2026 vs €(36)m in H1 2025
• Income tax in H1 2026 represented a charge of €(150)m (vs €(138)m in H1 2025)
  • The tax rate stood at 30.5% in H1 2026, including the impact of the exceptional tax in France of €14.4m
  • Excluding the exceptional tax in France, the normative tax rate stood at 27%
• As a result, net income in H1 2026 stood at €342m, up 31%, and recurring net income amounted to €347m, up a strong +12.6% vs H1 2025 (see Appendix 3).

 

 

Financial Structure 

Free cash-flow before interest and tax of €247m in H1 2026 

Indebtedness ratio of 2.4x on June 30, 2026

• In H1 2026, free cash flow before interest and tax reached €247m (vs €127m in H1 2025), representing a free cash flow conversion rate (EBITDAaL into FCF before interest and taxes) of 37%
• This included:
  • EBITDAaL of €670m of which €(165)m of lease payments in H1 2026
  • Operating cash flow of €655m, notably including €(13)m of other operating revenue and costs
  • An outflow of €(342)m from change in working capital (compared to an outflow of €(380)m in H1 2025)
    • The change in trade working capital was an outflow of €(307)m. On a constant basis, Trade Working Capital Requirements (TWCR) stood at 16.3% of sales in H1 2026 (vs 15.9% in H1 2025), mainly related to the sales growth acceleration. In number of days, both inventories & receivables improved, offset by deterioration in payables.
    • The change in non-trade working capital was an outflow of €(35)m vs €(143)m (including the €(124)m French Competition Authority fine) in H1 2025
  • Net capital expenditure of €(65)m and gross capital expenditure representing 0.7% of sales, broadly stable year-on-year, with continued investment in digital, branches and supply-chain.
• Below FCF before interest and tax, the cash flow statement in H1 2026 included: 
  • €(68)m in net interest paid (vs €(67)m paid in H1 2025)
  • €(106)m in income tax paid, compared to €(134)m in H1 2025
  • €(398)m in financial investment, mainly including Revere in the US and TC 360 in Canada
  • €(353)m in dividends paid (€1.20 per share) based on 2025 earnings
  • €(20)m in share buybacks
  • €(32)m in currency effects (vs €86m in H1 2025) mainly due to the USD depreciation
• On June 30, 2026:
  • Net financial debt stood at €3,322m and increased by €690m since December 31, 2025
  • The indebtedness ratio (net financial debt/EBITDAaL) stood at 2.4x, as calculated under Senior Credit Agreement terms.

 

 

Active M&A with three acquisitions completed since the start of 2026 

• Building on its Axelerate roadmap, Rexel completed three strategic acquisitions in North America in 2026, significantly enhancing its industrial automation and advanced services platform. The acquisitions of TC 360, Revere Electrical Supply and DEE Electronics broaden Rexel’s technical expertise, strengthen its footprint in key industrial regions and increase exposure to fast-growing end-markets such as data centers, automation and critical infrastructure. Together, these businesses provide a powerful platform to accelerate growth, expand value-added services and drive long-term value creation.
• On April 20th, Rexel completed the acquisition of TC 360 in Canada, further enhancing its expertise in electrical distribution, industrial automation, data centers and services
  • The company generated CAD85m of sales (LTM at end November 2025). It offers end-to-end project management from design to long-term service and has increased its exposure to high-growth segments including data centers (to represent above 50% of estimated sales in 2026-2027)
  • This transaction will also allow Rexel to build up its industrial service platform in Canada around recent acquisitions (Jacmar, Apex)
• On May 12th, Rexel announced the definitive agreement to acquire Revere Electrical Supply.
  • Headquartered in Mokena, Illinois, Revere is a recognized industrial automation player and authorized reseller of Rockwell automation solutions, known for its technical expertise and end-to-end range of solutions. It benefits from a legacy of over 100 years of service and relationships in the Illinois and Wisconsin markets. The company operates 10 branches and generated turnover of c. USD330m in 2025.
  • Revere significantly expands Rexel’s footprint in the important Midwest market and builds on Rexel’s strong presence in North America in industrial automation, a vertical benefiting from several mega trends.
• On July 10, Rexel completed the acquisition of DEE Electronics, a highly specialized provider of assembly, sourcing, distribution, and supply chain services serving original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across North America.
  • Founded in 1959, headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, DEE Electronics generated c. USD50m of sales. With more than 200 employees, DEE has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to OEMs by helping customers solve complex production and supply chain challenges. Over more than six decades, the company has built deep expertise in wire harnesses, cable assemblies, printed circuit board assemblies, control panels, control box assemblies, custom kitting, sourcing and logistics services that support mission-critical products and equipment across a wide range of industries.
  • Following the acquisition, DEE Electronics will join Rexel USA’s Advanced Services organization. The combination brings together DEE’s specialized assembly and supply chain expertise with Rexel’s national scale, market reach, and supplier relationships, creating new opportunities to deliver greater value to OEM customers across critical infrastructure and industrial markets.

 

 

Outlook 

• Building on a strong first half, with accelerating sales momentum across geographies, positive volume trends, disciplined execution and increased visibility from a record backlog, Rexel is raising its full-year 2026 guidance. This improved outlook reflects the Group’s ability to capture structural growth opportunities across a diversified portfolio, while maintaining a disciplined approach in a still volatile macroeconomic and geopolitical environment.
• In this context, Rexel is upgrading its guidance for full-year 2026, as follows:
  • Same-day sales growth of c.5% (vs 3 to 5% initially)
  • Current adjusted EBITA margin1 of at least 6.2% (vs c. 6.2% initially)
  • Free cash flow conversion2 above 65%
• Rexel’s medium-term ambitions remain unchanged, and notably include: 
  • Sales growth potential of between 5% and 8%, with targeted M&A representing between 2% and 3%
  • Current adjusted EBITA margin above 7%
  • An average conversion rate of 65% of EBITDAaL into Free Cash Flow before interest and tax

1 Excluding (i) amortization of PPA and (ii) the non-recurring effect related to changes in copper-based cable prices. 

2 FCF Before interest and tax/EBITDAaL 

NB: The estimated impacts per quarter of (i) calendar effects by geography, (ii) changes in the consolidation scope and (iii) currency fluctuations (based on assumptions of average rates over the rest of the year for the Group’s main currencies) are detailed in appendix 6

 

 

2026 financial calendar 

• October 22, 2026 – Q3 2026 sales

 

 

Financial Information: 

• First-half 2026 financial report is available on the Group’s website (www.rexel.com).
• A slideshow of the second-quarter sales and H1 2026 results is also available on the Group’s website.
• The half-year 2026 financial report was authorized for issue by the Board of Directors on July 27, 2026. It has been subject to a limited review by the auditors.
• The following terms are defined in the Glossary section of this document: Current EBITA; Current adjusted EBITA, EBITDA; EBITDAaL; Recurring net income; Free Cash Flow and Net Debt.
• Unless otherwise stated, all comments are on a constant and adjusted basis and, for sales, at same number of working days.

 

 

Glossary: 

• Current EBITA: Operating income before amortization of intangible assets recognized upon purchase price allocation and before other income and other expenses.
• Current adjusted EBITA: Current EBITA excluding the estimated non-recurring net impact from changes in copper-based cable prices.
• EBITDA: Operating income before depreciation and amortization and before other income and other expenses.
• EBITDAaL: EBITDA after deduction of lease payments following the adoption of IFRS 16.
• Recurring net income: Net income restated for the non-recurring copper effect, other expenses and income, and non-recurring financial expenses, net of associated tax effects.
• Free Cash Flow: Cash from operating activities minus net capital expenditure.
• Net Debt: Financial debt less cash and cash equivalents. Net debt includes debt hedge derivatives.

 

 

 

Appendix 1: Q2 and H1 2026 sales and current adjusted Ebita bridge

 

 

 

Appendix 2: Segment reporting – Constant and adjusted basis* 

* Constant and adjusted = at comparable scope of consolidation and exchange rates, excluding the non-recurring effect related to changes in copper based cable prices and before amortization of purchase price allocation. 

The non-recurring effect related to changes in copper-based cable prices was, at the EBITA level:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appendix 3: Consolidated Financial Statement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appendix 4: Working Capital Analysis

 

 

 

Appendix 5: Headcount and branches by geography

 

 

 

 

Appendix 6: Calendar, scope and currency effects on sales

 

 

 

 

Appendix 7: Historical copper price evolution

 

 

 

Disclaimer 

The Group is exposed to fluctuations in copper prices in connection with its distribution of cable products. Cables accounted for approximately 16% of the Group’s sales and copper accounts for approximately 60% of the composition of cables. This exposure is indirect since cable prices also reflect copper suppliers’ commercial policies and the competitive environment in the Group’s markets. Changes in copper prices have an estimated so-called “recurring” effect and an estimated so called “non-recurring” effect on the Group’s performance assessed as part of the monthly internal reporting process of the Rexel Group: i) the recurring effect related to the change in copper-based cable prices corresponds to the change in value of the copper part included in the sales price of cables from one period to another. This effect mainly relates to the Group’s sales; ii) the non-recurring effect related to the change in copper-based cable prices corresponds to the effect of copper price variations on the sales price of cables between the time they are purchased and the time they are sold, until all such inventory has been sold (direct effect on gross profit). Practically, the non-recurring effect on gross profit is determined by comparing the historical purchase price for copper-based cable and the supplier price effective at the date of the sale of the cables by the Rexel Group. Additionally, the non-recurring effect on current EBITA corresponds to the non-recurring effect on gross profit, which may be offset, when appropriate, by the non-recurring portion of changes in the distribution and administrative expenses

The impact of these two effects is assessed for as much of the Group’s total cable sales as possible, over each period. Group procedures require that entities that do not have the information systems capable of such exhaustive calculations to estimate these effects based on a sample representing at least 70% of the sales in the period. The results are then extrapolated to all cables sold during the period for that entity. Considering the sales covered. the Rexel Group considers such estimates of the impact of the two effects to be reasonable.

This document may contain statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements. By their nature, they are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including those described in the Universal Registration Document registered with the French Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) on March 10, 2026 under number D.26-0073. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of Rexel’s future performance, Rexel’s actual results of operations, financial condition and liquidity as well as development of the industry in which Rexel operates may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forwardlooking statements contained in this release. The forward-looking statements contained in this communication speak only as of the date of this communication and Rexel does not undertake, unless required by law or regulation, to update any of the forward-looking statements after this date to conform such statements to actual results to reflect the occurrence of anticipated results or otherwise.

The market and industry data and forecasts included in this document were obtained from internal surveys, estimates, experts and studies, where appropriate, as well as external market research, publicly available information and industry publications. Rexel, its affiliates, directors, officers, advisors and employees have not independently verified the accuracy of any such market and industry data and forecasts and make no representations or warranties in relation thereto. Such data and forecasts are included herein for information purposes only.

This document includes only summary information and must be read in conjunction with Rexel’s Universal Registration Document registered with the AMF on March 10, 2026 under number D.26-0073, as well as the financial statements and consolidated result and activity report for the 2025 fiscal year which may be obtained from Rexel’s website (www.rexel.com).