Quest Holdings S.A. (QUEST) Earnings Call Transcripts
Quest Holdings S.A.'s Latest Earnings Call - Q1 FY2026
In the first quarter of 2026, Quest Holdings S.A. reported consolidated revenue of EUR 365.5 million, reflecting an 11.4% year-over-year growth, alongside a 10% increase in earnings before tax (EBT) to EUR 15.2 million. Earnings after tax attributable to shareholders rose by 13.8% to EUR 10.4 million. Management maintained a cautious outlook, signaling that while growth is expected to continue, challenges in the Renewable Energy segment and potential demand fluctuations due to geopolitical tensions could impact future performance.
Reported metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Revenue | EUR 365.5 million (beat) |
| Earnings Before Tax (EBT) | EUR 15.2 million (beat) |
| Earnings After Tax | EUR 10.4 million (beat) |
| EBITDA | EUR 22.1 million (beat) |
| EBITDA Margin | 6.1% (miss) |
| Net Cash Position | EUR 65.2 million (negative) |
Guidance from management
Management expects slight revenue growth for the full year 2026, with EBITDA and EBT anticipated to remain at similar levels to the prior year. They noted that ongoing operations are expected to grow despite challenges from the divestment in the energy sector.
What management said
Welcome, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Alexandros Roustas. I'm the Investor Relations Officer of Quest Holdings. I'm joined today by Mr. Apostolos Georgantzis, our Group CEO; and Mr. Markos Bitsakos, our Deputy CEO and CFO. Today, we are presenting the financial results for the first quarter of 2026, the 3-month period ended on 31st of March 2026, and we'll be happy to answer your questions at the end of the cal...
Thank you, Apostolos. That concludes our prepared remarks on the first quarter of 2026 results for Quest Holdings. We are now happy to open the floor for your questions. Please feel free to ask about any aspect of our financial performance, our segments, our balance sheet or our outlook for the remainder of the 2026.
What analysts pressed on
Analysts expressed concerns over potential demand declines in the commercial activities sector due to geopolitical tensions and rising operational costs. There were also questions regarding the sustainability of the EBITDA margins in the IT services segment amidst increasing costs.
Main topics on the call
- Strong Revenue Growth — Quest Holdings achieved consolidated revenue of EUR 365.5 million, up 11.4% year-over-year, driven by strong performances in IT services and Postal Services. Management noted, "the first quarter was a solid and encouragi...
- IT Services Performance — The IT Services segment, primarily Uni Systems Group, reported a remarkable 23.4% revenue growth to EUR 80 million, benefiting from a high backlog of contracts. Management highlighted that "the pipeline remains robust, a...
- Challenges in Renewable Energy — The Renewable Energy segment generated minimal revenue of EUR 300,000, down from EUR 2 million a year prior, due to the divestment of photovoltaic parks. Management stated, "this sharp decline reflects the divestment... ...
- Earnings Growth — Earnings after tax increased by 13.8% to EUR 10.4 million, indicating strong profitability despite challenges in certain segments. Management emphasized consistent top line growth and solid profitability from core segmen...
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About Quest Holdings S.A.
Quest Holdings S.A. (QUEST) is a publicly listed company in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components industry, within the Information Technology sector. It trades on ATSE and is based in GR. EarningsCalls.dev maintains a free, full-text archive of its earnings call transcripts — 12 calls on record spanning April 6, 2023 to May 21, 2026. Every transcript is split into speaker-by-speaker segments with headline metrics, free to read or available through our REST API.
Earnings Call History
EarningsCalls.dev has 12 Quest Holdings S.A. earnings call transcripts on record, spanning April 6, 2023 to May 21, 2026. Based on this history, Quest Holdings S.A. reports quarterly. The most recent call on file is dated May 21, 2026. The full list is below — each row opens the complete, free-to-read transcript.
- Ticker
- QUEST
- Exchange
- ATSE
- Country
- GR
- Sector
- Information Technology
- Calls on record
- 12
- First call
- April 6, 2023
- Most recent
- May 21, 2026
- Reporting cadence
- quarterly
| Quarter | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY2026 | May 21, 2026 | Read transcript → |
| Earnings Calls | Apr 7, 2026 | Read transcript → |
| Earnings Calls | Sep 4, 2025 | Read transcript → |
| Q1 FY2025 | May 22, 2025 | Read transcript → |
| Earnings Calls | Apr 10, 2025 | Read transcript → |
| Earnings Calls | Nov 21, 2024 | Read transcript → |
| Q1 FY2024 | May 23, 2024 | Read transcript → |
| Earnings Calls | Apr 4, 2024 | Read transcript → |
| Earnings Calls | Nov 23, 2023 | Read transcript → |
| Earnings Calls | Sep 7, 2023 | Read transcript → |
| Q1 FY2023 | May 25, 2023 | Read transcript → |
| Earnings Calls | Apr 6, 2023 | Read transcript → |