Computacenter Shares Surge on AI‑Driven Outlook
Computacenter Plc shares rose 11% on Thursday, 9 July 2026, reaching their highest level in at least a decade after the company issued a trading statement indicating that full‑year results are expected to be comfortably ahead of market expectations.
The statement said second‑quarter performance was ahead of the company's expectations and that first‑half adjusted profit before tax will exceed the prior‑year comparative of £81.5 million, although no specific figure was disclosed.
Analyst consensus compiled by the company projects full‑year 2026 adjusted profit before tax at £313.7 million. The company attributed the upbeat outlook to stronger‑than‑expected volume growth in North America across its Technology Sourcing and Professional Services businesses, as well as growth in the United Kingdom driven by AI‑related projects and robust Professional Services demand. In Germany, Professional Services remained subdued.
As of 30 June, Computacenter’s committed product order backlog was described as “well ahead” of the previous year’s £7.1 billion level, reflecting strong order intake during the half‑year.
The company acknowledged a tougher comparative environment in the second half of the year but reiterated confidence in delivering full‑year results comfortably ahead of expectations.