The FCC C-band order is the dominant catalyst — monitor progress on spectrum clearing milestones and any updates on timing of incentive payments. The like-for-like revenue/EBITDA decline is modest and guidance assumes H2 improvement; watch Q3 2026 results for confirmation of the ramp. The share cancellation and deleveraging commitment support a positive long-term thesis, but near-term free cash flow is negative and leverage remains elevated.
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Executive Summary
SES reported H1 2026 results with reported revenue of €1,602M (+72.4% constant FX) and Adjusted EBITDA of €725M (+47.0% constant FX), but on a like-for-like basis (as if Intelsat consolidated from Jan 1, 2024) revenue declined -5.0% and Adjusted EBITDA declined -6.2% at constant FX. The company reiterated its 2026 outlook for stable like-for-like revenue and EBITDA, while the FCC's Upper C-band Report & Order provides a path to ~$5.6B in gross incentive payments, a transformative catalyst for deleveraging and future cash generation.
Key Facts
- H1 2026 reported revenue €1,602M (H1 2025: €978M); like-for-like revenue -5.0% at constant FX
- H1 2026 Adjusted EBITDA €725M (H1 2025: €521M); like-for-like Adjusted EBITDA -6.2% at constant FX
- Adjusted Net Loss of €89M vs profit of €77M in H1 2025
- Net loss attributable to owners of €176M vs profit of €14M
- Adjusted Free Cash Flow outflow of €130M vs inflow of €193M
- Adjusted Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA at 4.4x (31 Dec 2025: 3.9x)
- FCC Upper C-band Report & Order: gross incentive payments of ~$5.6B to SES if spectrum cleared by Dec 2030/Jun 2031 deadlines
- 2026 financial outlook reiterated: both Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA expected to be stable yoy on a like-for-like and constant FX basis
- Share cancellation approved at EGM on June 17, 2026, reducing total shares by ~6% to 417M
- O3b mPOWER satellites 11-13 expected to launch in Q3 2026
- Capital expenditures expected around €700M for FY2026 (excluding C-band clearance costs of ~€100-150M)
- H1 2026 new business and contract renewals of €1.2B, backlog of €6.4B
Financial Impact
Like-for-like revenue declined -5.0% and Adjusted EBITDA declined -6.2% at constant FX, but the FCC C-band order provides ~$5.6B in gross incentive payments, representing a multi-year cash windfall that could significantly reduce leverage from 4.4x toward the 3.0x target.
Risk Factors
- Execution risk on FCC spectrum clearing deadlines to receive full $5.6B incentive payments
- Like-for-like revenue and EBITDA declining in H1 2026; H2 ramp may not materialize as expected
- High leverage at 4.4x Adjusted Net Debt/EBITDA limits financial flexibility
- Satellite launch delays (O3b mPOWER 11-13 in Q3 2026) could impact network capacity and revenue
- Foreign exchange headwinds and adverse working capital timing affecting free cash flow
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 6-K Filing (Primary) | 0001193125-26-326878 |
| Document: d128865dex991.htm | 0001193125-26-326878 |
| Document: d128865d6k.htm | 0001193125-26-326878 |
| Document: 0001193125-26-326878-index-headers.html | 0001193125-26-326878 |
| Document: 0001193125-26-326878-index.html | 0001193125-26-326878 |
| Document: 0001193125-26-326878.txt | 0001193125-26-326878 |
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