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  "id": 11481214,
  "title": "Earnings call transcript: GPI H1 2026 margins rise as revenue slips 1%",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/earnings-call-transcript-gpi-h1-2026-margins-rise-as-revenue-slips-1",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-02T16:33:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/transcripts/earnings-call-transcript-gpi-h1-2026-margins-rise-as-revenue-slips-1-93CH-4930202"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "GPI reported H1 2026 earnings showing a 1% year-over-year revenue decline to EUR 256.4 million, despite a 8% increase in EBITDA margin to 19.9%. Net income rose 3%. The company's software segment dominated the business, generating over 60% of revenue and 91% of EBITDA. International sales increased to 26% of total revenue, nearing the target of 30%. GPI emphasized a new operating model aimed at improving growth later in the year and into 2027. The company exited some lower-margin contracts, such as ASA Care, which had minimal impact on EBITDA. Foreign revenue grew by 23% year-over-year. Market sentiment was positive, with the stock up 0.99% to $14.28. Investors believe the margin gains and 2027 growth potential outweigh the revenue decline and short-term challenges.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/earnings-call-transcript-foresight-solar-h1-2026-profit-steady-as",
        "published": "2026-10-02T14:24:30.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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