YouGov

YouGov expects results for the fiscal year to 31 July 2026 to be in line with its previous guidance and has extended its term and revolving credit facility to April 2028; a partial repayment of €20m is planned for October 2027, with margin and covenants remaining unchanged. The company will start a discretionary share buyback program after the publication of its annual results in October, which will replace the 2026 annual dividend, as the board believes the company is undervalued. Wayne Levings will join as designated CEO on 1 November 2026 and will assume the CEO role by 1 February 2027; Stephan Shakespeare will step down as CEO and remain as a non-executive director chairing a new innovation committee on the board. » More on de.investing.com

Belinda Richards, senior independent director of YouGov, acquired 10,641 ordinary shares at £1.88 each on the London Stock Exchange. After the transaction she holds around 10,641 shares, approximately 0.01% of the issued share capital. The purchase was reported in line with regulatory disclosure requirements. » More on de.investing.com

YouGov reports H1 2026 revenue of £194.8m (+2%) with adjusted operating profit down 20% to £24.0m and a margin of 12.3%. Management is investing heavily in AI‑powered platforms (YouGov‑Cube) and panel expansion, which is weighing on margins and earnings per share in the short term (11.4p, -33%). Data Products are growing steadily, while the shopper segment is burdened by the largest investment costs; net debt stands at £161.0m (net debt/EBITDA 2.1x). YouGov has revised its full‑year adjusted operating profit guidance to £52–56m, is in refinancing talks and plans a share buyback program once refinancing is completed. » More on de.investing.com