Pebble Group Reports Strong HY Trading and Extends Buyback Programme

Pebble Group HY 2026 trading update shows revenue growth and a bigger buyback

The Pebble Group has put out a reassuring half-year trading update, and the headline is pretty clear: both parts of the business are growing, management says trading is in line with expectations, and the company has enough confidence to add another £2.0 million to its share buyback programme.

For retail investors, this reads as a solid rather than spectacular update. The tone is upbeat, momentum appears to be improving, and the company is still generating enough cash to invest in growth while returning money to shareholders. That said, the statement does not give exact half-year revenue or profit figures yet, so there is still some detail missing until the full interim results land on 8 September 2026.

Key numbers from The Pebble Group trading update

Metric | Update
HY 26 Group revenue | Ahead of HY 25
HY 26 Adjusted EBITDA | Ahead of HY 25
Facilisgroup revenue | Circa 7% ahead of HY 25 in US dollars
Brand Addition revenue | Circa 4% ahead of HY 25
Share buyback extension | £2.0 million
Cash returned to shareholders in 12 months to 30 June 2026 | £14.3 million
Cash returned to shareholders in 12 months to 30 June 2025 | £6.0 million
Net debt at 30 June 2026 | £1.2 million
Net cash at 30 June 2025 | £6.0 million
Expected net cash at 31 December 2026 | Approximately £5.0 million, assuming full buyback use
Net cash at 31 December 2025 | £9.6 million

Why this Pebble Group RNS is positive for investors

The best part of this update is that growth is coming from both operating divisions, not just one. Facilisgroup is growing revenue by around 7% in its home currency, while Brand Addition is up about 4%. That matters because it suggests the group is not leaning on a single engine.

The company also says HY 26 Adjusted EBITDA will be ahead of HY 25. Adjusted EBITDA is a profit measure that strips out some non-cash and one-off items, so it is not the whole story, but it is still a useful indicator of operational progress. In plain English, Pebble is saying sales are up and underlying profits are up too.

Another positive is that management has kept its full-year confidence intact. The wording says current performance supports delivery in line with FY 26 market expectations. That is not an upgrade, but it does tell investors there has been no wobble big enough to knock the year off course.

Facilisgroup revenue growth and pricing changes could matter more in H2 2026

Facilisgroup looks like the standout in this update. Revenue in US dollars was circa 7% ahead of the first half of last year, and management sounds increasingly confident about the trajectory from here.

The most interesting line is the change to the pricing structure for its enhanced technology. The company says this will positively impact revenue growth from H2 26 onwards and significantly extend committed revenues through multi-year contracts.

That is important because recurring or committed revenue tends to deserve a higher quality rating from investors. If customers are signing multi-year deals, it can make future sales more visible and reduce the stop-start nature of software demand.

Pebble also said key indicators including Gross Merchandise Value, or GMV, spend through Preferred Suppliers, and Partner numbers are progressing in line with expectations. GMV is the total value of goods sold through the platform, so it gives a sense of activity levels even if it is not the same thing as revenue. The exact figures for those indicators were not disclosed in this RNS.

My read is that Facilisgroup is moving into a more attractive phase. Growth is there already, pricing is improving, and contract duration is extending. That is the kind of combination you want to see in a technology-led business.

Brand Addition contract wins are helping, but execution still matters

Brand Addition also had a positive first half, with revenue expected to be circa 4% ahead of HY 25. Management says that growth was driven mainly by extra revenue from new contracts won over the last year.

There is also a helpful line on orders received for invoicing in H2 26 being ahead of the prior year. That suggests the second half has some support already in the bag, which lowers the risk a bit.

On top of that, the new business pipeline is described as promising. Investors should like that, but it is worth keeping one foot on the ground. A pipeline is not revenue until contracts are signed and delivered, so this is encouraging rather than bankable at this stage.

The company also says gross margins and costs are in line with expectations. That might sound boring, but boring is often good. It suggests the business is not chasing sales at the expense of profitability.

Pebble Group share buyback extension: good signal, but watch the cash position

The £2.0 million extension to the share buyback programme is a clear statement of confidence. Companies do not usually buy back more shares unless they believe cash generation is robust and the shares offer decent value.

Over the 12 months to 30 June 2026, Pebble returned £14.3 million to shareholders, compared with £6.0 million in the prior 12-month period. That is a big jump, and income-focused or capital-return-focused investors will probably like it.

There is a trade-off, though. After those distributions, the company moved to net debt of £1.2 million at 30 June 2026, versus net cash of £6.0 million a year earlier. That is not a crisis by any stretch, but it does show that shareholder returns are reducing the cash cushion.

Management says that even if the full extended buyback is used, net cash at 31 December 2026 is expected to be approximately £5.0 million. So the balance sheet still looks healthy on their numbers, but it is fair to say cash is being managed more actively than before.

What is missing from this Pebble Group update

The main limitation is detail. The company has not disclosed exact HY 26 revenue, exact Adjusted EBITDA, gross margin percentages, or divisional profit figures in this statement.

That means investors can tell the direction of travel, but not the full scale of improvement. If you own the shares, the 8 September 2026 half-year results will matter because that is where the hard numbers should tell us how strong this first half really was.

Outlook for Pebble Group shares after the HY trading statement

Overall, this is a good update. Both divisions are growing, Facilisgroup seems to be building stronger recurring revenue characteristics, Brand Addition has fresh contract momentum, and the board is confident enough to extend buybacks.

The slight negative is that this is still a guidance-style update rather than a full financial reveal. Also, while the balance sheet remains sound, it has clearly shifted from a stronger net cash position last year to a small net debt position at the half year because of higher shareholder distributions.

Still, the bigger picture looks constructive. If Pebble delivers the promised H2 uplift at Facilisgroup and converts Brand Addition’s pipeline sensibly, this update could end up being seen as a stepping stone to a stronger full-year outcome.

Bottom line on The Pebble Group HY 2026 RNS

This RNS says Pebble Group is trading well, staying on track for full-year expectations, and using its cash generation to reward shareholders. That is a healthy mix.

If I were summing it up in one line, it would be this: encouraging momentum, sensible confidence, and a few important details still to come. For now, that is enough to keep the investment case moving in the right direction.