{
  "id": 16867861,
  "title": "S4 Capital lowers revenue outlook as macro pressures persist",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/s4-capital-lowers-revenue-outlook-as-macro-pressures-persist",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-28T07:27:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/s4-capital-lowers-revenue-outlook-as-macro-pressures-persist-93CH-4977612"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "S4 Capital has lowered its revenue forecast for 2026 amid ongoing macroeconomic challenges. The company issued its third quarter trading update on Wednesday, noting a more severe revenue decline than previously reported. Like-for-like net revenue fell 7.3% in Q3, up from 4.4% in Q2 and 5% in Q1. Marketing Services, which generates about 90% of net revenue, saw a 6.2% year-over-year decline, while Technology Services, comprising around 10% of net revenue, dropped by 17.6%. The company cited volatile economic conditions and hyperscalers' focus on capital expenditures over operating expenses for the weaker performance. S4 Capital now anticipates full-year 2026 like-for-like net revenue growth to decline in the high-single digits, down from its previous guidance of mid-single-digit decline. Operating EBITDA margin is expected to increase by at least 160 basis points, reaching around 13.7%, up from a prior expectation of at least 140 basis points. The firm maintains that operating EBITDA will remain at roughly £85 million and adjusted basic earnings per share should surpass the current analyst consensus of 6.1 pence. Year-end net debt is projected to fall within the £50 million to £80 million range, as opposed to £76 million in Q3. The company expects to be net debt-free by the following year. Clients are anticipated to remain cautious near-term, becoming more selective about geographic expansion while focusing on technologies like artificial intelligence, blockchain, and quantum computing to enhance efficiency.",
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