Havas has kicked off 2026 with a steady performance, reporting net revenue of €638 million for the first quarter, reflecting an organic growth of 2.5% year-on-year.
North America emerged as the key growth driver for the group, contributing 36% of total net revenue and recording a strong 7.4% organic increase. This momentum was largely supported by performance across creative and media units, including Havas Creative agencies such as Havas New York, Arnold, and Uncommon, alongside Havas Media US and Havas Edge Performance. Much of this growth is attributed to client wins secured in 2025 that have now begun to scale.
Europe, which remains the group’s largest market with around 50% contribution to net revenue, saw modest growth of 1.1%. France delivered a positive performance led by Havas Media, while the United Kingdom remained largely flat. Other European markets performed in line with the regional average.
However, APAC and Africa posed challenges, with the region declining 6.2% organically due to prior client losses in key markets such as China and Singapore. Latin America remained relatively stable, dipping slightly by 0.6%, as gains in creative were offset by weaker media performance.
On the business front, Havas maintained momentum through new client acquisitions and expansions with existing partners. The group also completed four strategic acquisitions across Spain, Sweden, Germany, and France, aligning with its 2026 plan to secure multiple majority stakes.
Looking ahead, Havas has reaffirmed its full-year guidance of 2–3% organic growth, backed by continued investment in AI capabilities and operational efficiency.
