Bechtle Reports Strong Growth in Q1 2026

Bechtle AG has announced significant growth in business volume and earnings for the first quarter of 2026. The company's business volume increased by 13.2% to €2.2 billion, while earnings before tax rose by 11.5% to €61.6 million. The order backlog reached a record €3.3 billion, indicating sustained demand for IT solutions across various sectors.

The Other Europe segment showed exceptional performance, with a 29.3% growth. The company's organic business volume grew by 11.0%. Despite the robust business volume increase, revenue growth was slightly lower at 7.6% due to accounting effects.

Bechtle's cash flow has returned to positive territory, reporting €10.7 million in operating cash flow. The company's workforce grew by 4.9%, mainly due to acquisitions, taking the total headcount to 16,496.