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Frontier Developments H1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2026 earnings summary14 Jan, 2026
Executive summary
H1 revenue increased 26% year-over-year to £59.6m, driven by the strong launch of Jurassic World Evolution 3 and robust CMS portfolio performance.
Adjusted Operating Profit rose 76% year-over-year to £9.7m, with upgraded guidance to around £100m in revenue and £11m in adjusted profit for the full year.
Cash balance reached £40.1m at period end, up 47% year-over-year, after a £10m share buyback.
Player engagement metrics were robust, with a 34% year-on-year increase in active players and a 25% rise in hours played across all titles.
Profit after tax doubled to £8.0m, and basic EPS rose to 21.4p from 11.4p.
Financial highlights
Gross profit for H1 FY26 was £38.0m, with a gross margin of 64%, down from 70% in H1 FY25 due to higher royalty-bearing IP sales.
IFRS Operating Profit was £7.8m, up from £4.5m in H1 FY25; net profit reached £8.0m.
EBITDA for H1 FY26 was £21.5m, up from £17.4m in H1 FY25.
Total assets increased to £136.6m as of November 2025, with net assets at £94.2m.
Cash profit for the Jurassic World Evolution franchise approached £140m across three games; Planet Zoo contributed over £90m in cash profit.
Outlook and guidance
Full-year revenue guidance raised to around £100m, with expectations to slightly exceed this target and Adjusted Operating Profit around £11m.
Gross margin for the full year anticipated at 65% or slightly higher.
OpEx expected to remain stable, with no significant increase in R&D spend planned.
Pipeline includes a Planet Zoo sequel for FY27 and an unannounced CMS title for FY28.
Strong December sales post-period, including a record Christmas Day for Jurassic World Evolution 3.
JWE3's impact on gross profit margin.
Planet Coaster 2 updates and development cost capitalization.
Non-CMS portfolio strategy and FY27 plans?
Given the FY28 CMS, what new audience segments are you targeting?
Explore wider monetization beyond current PDLC.
How is CMS pricing strategy evolving?
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Frontier Developments plc is a British video game developer and publisher known for creating large-scale, immersive simulation and strategy games. The company develops original franchises and also partners with other brands to produce licensed titles. Some of its well-known games include Elite Dangerous, Planet Coaster, Planet Zoo, and Jurassic World Evolution. Frontier Developments focuses on delivering high-quality, engaging gaming experiences across multiple platforms, including PC and consoles, with an emphasis on post-launch support and downloadable content. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, England, and its shares are listed on the AIM.
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