Vista Group raises 2026 revenue outlook on cloud and box office strength

The New Zealand media company posted a 24% jump in first-half EBITDA, though a $1.5m net loss reflects ongoing investment costs.

By Handelsavisen Newsroom · Automated 2026-08-02 21:38 UTC · 1 min read

Vista Group has upgraded its full-year 2026 revenue guidance, citing accelerating adoption of cloud services and robust performance in its box office division.

The upgrade follows the release of the company’s first-half financial results, which showed significant operational momentum despite a headline net loss.

For the six months ended June 30, Vista Group reported a 24% year-on-year increase in EBITDA.

For the six months ended June 30, Vista Group reported a 24% year-on-year increase in EBITDA.

However, the company recorded a net loss of NZD 1.5 million for the period, driven by investment costs and depreciation charges that offset the underlying operational gains.

The divergence between strong cash-flow generation and the bottom-line loss highlights the capital-intensive nature of the group’s current growth strategy.

The revenue upgrade signals management’s confidence in the durability of its digital transformation trends.