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CSG Systems posted revenue growth of 17.2% in the first half of 2026 to €3.3 billion and operating EBIT of €784 million (+13%) with an EBIT margin of 24.1%. The defense portfolio contributed significantly: Defense Systems generated €2.6 billion in revenue with a 29% margin, and Land Systems doubled revenue to €445 million. The order backlog reached €17 billion and, together with the pipeline, a record €46 billion. Management confirmed the full-year outlook of €7.4–7.6 billion in revenue and an EBIT margin of 24–25% as well as targets for margin and debt. » Más en de.investing.com

CSG increased revenue in the first half by 17.2% to €3.25 billion and nearly doubled net profit from continuing operations to €572 million, driven by a 27% revenue rise in the defense segment and thus above analyst estimates. The company confirmed its full-year forecast and mid-term targets. CSG announced a strategic investment in North Vector Dynamics and the appointment of Ben Hudson as deputy chairman and CTO. The stock rose to €19.90 but remains well below the 52-week high and the consensus target. » Más en de.investing.com

CSG Systems International’s stock rose to a record high of $79.30 after gaining 56.25% last year. The company shows strong fundamentals with a gross profit margin of 49.35%, aggressive share buybacks and a 13-year streak of dividend increases. CSG has reached a definitive agreement with NEC for an approximately $2.9 billion takeover that offers shareholders $80.70 per share; closing is expected in 2026 and prompted RBC to downgrade its rating while raising its price target. » Más en de.investing.com

NEC Corp. announced the planned acquisition of US software provider CSG Systems International for about $2.9 billion. CSG shareholders are to receive $80.70 in cash per share. The transaction is expected to close within calendar year 2026; NEC says the move is a strategic strengthening of its software capabilities. » Más en de.investing.com

CSG Systems International stock closed at $67.60, reaching a 52-week high after rising 42.23% over the past year. Analysts see a fair valuation range and set price targets between $70 and $85; Stifel raised its target to $70 and reiterated "Buy", while Benchmark remains at "Buy" with an $85 target. The company reported strong Q2 2025 results, emphasized its position in AI implementations and again highlighted a solid balance sheet with nearly a 50% gross margin. The board approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.32 per share, payable in October 2025 to shareholders of record on September 19, 2025. » Más en de.investing.com