YOC AG Navigates Challenging Market with Resilient Growth and Future Profitability Outlook
Berlin, Germany – August 18, 2026 – YOC AG (Frankfurt, Prime Standard, ISIN: DE0005932735), a leading technology company in the digital advertising market, today announced its half-year results for 2026, showcasing remarkable resilience in a dynamic and challenging economic landscape. The company reported consolidated revenue of EUR 17.7 million for the first half of the year, a modest increase from EUR 17.1 million in H1/2025, underscoring its ability to sustain growth amidst market headwinds.
While the domestic German market experienced flat revenue development due to persistent economic challenges, YOC AG’s international business proved to be a significant growth engine, delivering an encouraging 8% year-on-year revenue increase. This geographic diversification highlights the company’s robust market penetration beyond its home base.
A key highlight of the report was the notable improvement in gross margin, which rose to 43.1% in H1 2026, approximately 1.5 percentage points above the levels recorded in preceding quarters. This improvement is attributed to the company’s strategic focus on optimizing its cost structure, a priority that remains central to management’s efforts for further enhancements beyond the current fiscal year.
The company’s operational efficiency translated directly into a significant boost in profitability. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA)* surged by 30% to EUR 0.7 million in H1 2026, up from EUR 0.5 million in the same period last year. Consolidated net income also saw a positive trajectory, improving to EUR -0.6 million from EUR -0.7 million in H1 2025, signaling a narrowing of losses and a path towards sustained profitability.
At the core of YOC AG’s long-term strategy is the continuous development of its proprietary AI-powered technology platform, VIS.X®. Investments in automation, artificial intelligence, and data-driven optimization are integral to enhancing the platform’s scalability and laying the groundwork for future sustainable growth. Key development initiatives include expanding VIS.X®’s functionality and integrating the rapidly growing Connected TV (CTV) advertising channel, positioning the company at the forefront of evolving digital advertising trends. YOC AG remains committed to establishing VIS.X® as a premier European technology platform for high-impact digital advertising and solidifying its standing as an independent provider of innovative ad technology.
Dirk Kraus, CEO of YOC AG, expressed confidence in the company’s outlook: "Despite the continued challenging market environment, we remain confident about the second half of 2026. In particular, we expect Germany to return to a positive growth trajectory. At the same time, we aim to further improve our gross margin over the course of 2026 and continue to increase profitability. This development will be supported by the continued advancement of our VIS.X® platform."
YOC AG’s performance in the first half of 2026 demonstrates its strategic agility and robust business model in a demanding market. With a strong focus on technological innovation and operational efficiency, the company is well-positioned to achieve increased profitability and continued growth in the remainder of 2026 and beyond.
The complete Half-Year Report 2026 is available for review on the company’s official website at https://yoc.com/financial-reports.
About YOC:
YOC is a technology company that develops software for the digital advertising market. Through its programmatic trading platform VIS.X®, YOC enables an optimal advertising experience for advertisers, publishers, and internet and mobile application users. Advertisers leveraging VIS.X® and YOC’s attention-grabbing ad formats can significantly increase brand and product visibility in conjunction with high-quality ad inventory. Renowned premium publishers benefit from global media reach and high monetization opportunities offered by the VIS.X® platform. A pioneer in mobile advertising since 2001, YOC has been listed on the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2009.
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