Computacenter stock rises on higher profit guidance

Published on 09/08/2026 at 23:53 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Computacenter stock reacts to a stronger 2026 outlook, with H1 profit, revenue and guidance all moving higher after the September 8 results.

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Computacenter stock rose after the FTSE 100 technology reseller said on September 8, 2026 that 2026 adjusted profit before tax should be no less than GBP 380 million, above the GBP 340.9 million analyst consensus cited in coverage of the update. Reuters reported the move as shares hit a record high on the same day, helped by data center demand and a stronger order book.

Half year numbers jump

The half-year figures were also clear: revenue climbed 71.6 percent to GBP 6.85 billion in H1 2026 from GBP 3.99 billion a year earlier, while adjusted profit before tax increased 87.0 percent to GBP 152.4 million. Adjusted earnings per share reached 101.9 pence, up 94.1 percent from 52.5 pence in H1 2025.

Profit after tax came in at GBP 99.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, and the interim dividend was raised 14.8 percent to 27.1 pence per share, according to the company release published on September 8, 2026. Computacenter

Order book supports outlook

The key market reaction is visible in the quote: MarketWatch showed the stock at GBX 5,165.00 on September 8, 2026, down 7.77 percent on the day, with a market capitalization of GBP 5.87 billion and a 52-week range of GBX 2,242.00 to GBX 6,022.27. Reuters also said the shares had surged 91 percent this year and briefly touched 6,015 pence earlier in the session.

For investors, the gap between the new GBP 380 million floor and the GBP 340.9 million consensus matters more than the one-day move. The company linked the upgrade to strong demand from data center customers for AI-related infrastructure in North America.

What the business sells

Computacenter's core business is technology sourcing and services for enterprise clients, and the latest half-year update showed how that mix can amplify results when demand is strong. The company said adjusted profit for the period increased 89.1 percent to GBP 107.4 million in the official results release dated September 8, 2026. Computacenter

Stock near record levels

Computacenter stock closed around GBX 5,165.00 on September 8, 2026, versus a 52-week high of GBX 6,022.27 and a low of GBX 2,242.00. The same quote snapshot put the market value at GBP 5.87 billion.