Bouygues reported solid first-quarter 2026 results on May 6, 2026, with group revenue rising 3% year-on-year to €12.5 billion, driven by growth in its construction and telecoms divisions. The company confirmed its full-year outlook for 2026, citing stable performance across its core businesses.
Operating profit for the quarter came in at €450 million, slightly above analyst expectations, while net profit attributable to the group was €210 million. The construction arm, Bouygues Construction, saw revenue increase 4% to €5.8 billion, supported by a strong order book in France and international markets.
Bouygues Telecom reported a 2% rise in revenue to €2.1 billion, driven by growth in mobile and fixed-line subscribers. The division added 150,000 new mobile subscribers and 80,000 new fixed-line customers during the quarter. The media arm, TF1, posted stable revenue of €1.2 billion, with advertising sales holding steady.
CEO Olivier Roussat said the results reflect the group's resilience in a challenging economic environment. He reiterated the company's full-year targets, including revenue growth of 2-3% and an operating margin of around 4%. The group also maintained its dividend policy for 2026.
Bouygues shares rose 1.5% on the Paris stock exchange following the announcement, as investors welcomed the solid performance and reaffirmed guidance.
