Havas has reported a strong first half for 2026, with India continuing to be one of the global advertising group’s best-performing markets. The company delivered 2.5% organic growth in net revenue during the period, supported by solid momentum across key international regions.
For the first six months of 2026, Havas posted net revenue of €1.362 billion, up from €1.346 billion in the same period last year. Adjusted EBIT rose to €150 million, compared to €144 million in H1 2025, while the adjusted EBIT margin improved to 11% from 10.7%. Net income attributable to the group increased 13.5% year-on-year to €84 million.
The company credited its performance to broad-based growth across multiple markets, with India standing out alongside Latin America, Central and Eastern Europe, and Africa as one of its strongest contributors. The continued momentum highlights India’s growing importance within Havas’ global business.
As part of its expansion strategy, Havas completed eight majority acquisitions during the first half of the year, including Format in France, Archrival in the US and MUT in Spain. The group also strengthened its investment in AI-powered consumer intelligence platform Vurvey Labs, reinforcing its focus on technology-driven marketing capabilities.
Looking ahead, Havas said it will continue investing in high-growth areas such as AI-powered content, sports marketing, experiential marketing and strategic advisory services. The company also reported encouraging progress at Horizon Global, its joint venture with Horizon Media, driven by new business wins and a healthy commercial pipeline.
Reaffirming its outlook for FY2026, Havas expects 2–3% organic net revenue growth, an adjusted EBIT margin of 13.2%–13.5%, and a dividend payout ratio of around 40%.
