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Adecco Group Q3 2026 EBITA Rises 10% to €213m on Strong Operational Leverage

Adecco Group posts Q3 2026 EBITA of €213 million, up 10% year-on-year, as the company improves margins and reduces net debt to 2.5x EBITDA while targeting an additional €75 million in annual cost savings by Q3 2027.

📅 November 12, 2026 🕐 1 min read

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Q3 2026 results beat on profitability: EBITA of €213m (+10% y/y), EPS €0.65 (+23%), EBITA margin up 20bps to 3.6%, and net debt cut to 2.5x (-0.6x y/y). New €75m annual savings by Q3 2027 add to margin outlook. Organic revenue growth of +3.7% with Akkodis flat is the main soft spot.

Catalysts

▲ EBITA €213m excluding special effects, +10% year-on-year
▲ Unadjusted EPS €0.65, +23% year-on-year; adjusted EPS €0.79, +17%

Risk Factors

▼ Gross margin fell 30 basis points year-on-year to 18.9%
▼ Akkodis revenue flat versus prior year

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🎯 Key Takeaways

EBITA reached €213 million, a 10% increase year-on-year, with a 3.6% margin.
Unadjusted EPS rose 23% to €0.65, while adjusted EPS grew 17% to €0.79.
Net debt/EBITDA ratio improved to 2.5x, down 0.6x compared to the previous year.
New cost-saving initiative targets €75 million in annual savings by Q3 2027.
Organic revenue grew 3.7%, supported by a 4.7% increase in the Adecco segment.

📝 Executive Summary

The Adecco Group reported a 3.7% organic revenue increase for Q3 2026, driven by strong performance in temporary staffing and a recovery in permanent placement. EBITA rose 10% to €213 million, with the margin expanding 20 basis points to 3.6%. The company further reduced its net debt to 2.5x EBITDA and announced a new cost-saving program targeting €75 million in annual savings by Q3 2027.

❓ FAQ

How did Adecco perform in Q3 2026?

Organic revenue grew 3.7%, EBITA reached €213 million (+10%), and unadjusted EPS rose 23% to €0.65, with the EBITA margin up 20 basis points to 3.6%.

What is Adecco doing on costs and debt?

The group targets an additional €75 million in annual savings by Q3 2027 and has cut net debt/EBITDA to 2.5x, aiming for ≤1.5x by end-2027.

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