GlobalData Plc (DATA.L) issued an update for the six months to 30 June 2026. The Group expects to report adjusted EBITDA growth for the period of approximately 4-5% on the prior year. The Group expects to report revenue growth of approximately 3% for the first half, which includes underlying revenue growth of approximately 1% for the period. The Group expects to report Contracted Forward Revenue growth of approximately 6%, which includes underlying growth of 1%. The Group expects full year adjusted EBITDA at the low end of consensus, reflecting planned actions in the second half to accelerate margin. GlobalData will announce its first half results on 14 September 2026.
The Group announced its intention to launch a tender offer of up to 30 million pounds on 10 July 2026 at a fixed price of 85 pence per share, which is intended to close on 10 August 2026. Alongside the existing 5 million pounds share buy-back programme, which will remain in place, this will take the total amount of capital returns for the year to 45 million pounds, plus 8 million pounds carried over from programmes announced in 2025.
At last close, GlobalData shares were trading at 76.70 pence, down 4.13%.
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