
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Thales's Board of Directors (Euronext Paris: HO) met on 23 July 2021 to review the financial statements for the first half of 2021. [1]
Thales's H1 2021 results recorded a sharp rebound, once again demonstrating the resilience of our business model and the relevance of the strategic choices - both technological and industrial - implemented.
Commercial momentum was especially strong in space, defense and cybersecurity.
On a pro forma basis, EBIT was already close to its 2019 level. The robust improvement in Transport and Digital Identity and Security (DIS - formerly Gemalto) almost entirely offset the steep decline in Aerospace, which remained affected by the consequences of the health crisis on the civil aeronautics market.
Free operating cash flow was well ahead of plan.
These results illustrate the commitment and professionalism of Thales teams, whom I want to thank warmly.
Given the robustness of growth over the first months of 2021, we are raising our sales target for the year. We now expect sales of between 17.5 billion and 18 billion.
The world of tomorrow requires digital solutions contributing to a safer, more sustainable, and more inclusive world, which widens the scope of growth opportunities for Thales. All Group teams are mobilized to support our customers in this transformation.
Patrice Caine, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Order intake: 8.2 billion, up 35% ( 37% on an organic basis [2])
Sales: 8.4 billion, up 8.7% ( 9.8% on an organic basis)
EBIT [2]: 768 million, up 121% ( 119% on an organic basis)
Adjusted net income, Group share [3]: 591 million, up 155%
Consolidated net income, Group share: 433 million, up 565%
Free operating cash flow [3]: 420 million
2021 sales target upgraded: sales now expected between 17.5 billion and 18.0 billion [4]
In millions,
except earnings and dividend per share (in )
H1 2021
H1 2020
Total change
Organic change
Order intake
8,244
6,092
35%
37%
Order book at end of period
34,629
31,662
9%
Sales
8,423
7,751
8.7%
9.8%
EBIT [3]
768
348
121%
119%
as a % of sales
9.1%
4.5%
4.6 pts
4.6 pts
Adjusted net income, Group share [3]
591
232
155%
Adjusted net income, Group share, per share [3]
2.78
1.09
155%
Consolidated net income, Group share
433
65
566%
Free operating cash flow [3]
420
-471
891
Net cash (debt) at end of period [3]
-2,496
-3,928 [5]
1,432
We are pleased to invite you to participate to this Conference Call or Webcast, in English, on:
Friday, July 23, 2021 at 8:30 AM (CET)
Dial-in the following numbers:
Telephone conference numbers and confirmation code
Dial in details:
Standard international: 44 (0) 2071 928338
France, Paris (Local): 33 (0) 170700781
France (FreeCall): 0805101465
United Kingdom (Local): 44 (0) 8444819752
United Kingdom (FreeCall): 08002796619
United States, New York (Local): 16467413167
United States (FreeCall): 18778709135
Confirmation Code: 2079972
It will be also possible to follow the conference call through a Webcast by using the following link:
https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/dzrfhq8a
If you are unable to listen to the call, please find below the REPLAY Dial in details:
23/07/2021 14:00 CET - 30/07/2021 14:00 CET
France: 33 (0)1 70 95 03 48
Standard International: 44 (0) 3333009785
Confirmation Code: 2079972
Notes
[1] The limited review of the financial statements has been completed and the statutory auditors' report has been issued following the meeting of the Board of Directors
[2] Organic means at constant scope and currency. See note on methodology and calculation in press release
[3] Non-GAAP financial indicators, see definitions in the appendices of the press release
[4] Previous target, set on 3 March 2021: 17.1 billion to 17.9 billion.
[5] Net debt at 30 June 2020.
Documents
Thales reports its H1 2021 results - Press release - 23 July 2021
Thales - Consolidated financial statements at 30 June 2021
Thales - H1 2021 - Slideshow
Contact
C dric Leurquin
33 (0)1 57 77 86 26 cedric.leurquin@thalesgroup.com
Bertrand Delcaire - Thales, Analysts/Investors
33 (0)1 57 77 89 02 ir@thalesgroup.com
Europe Stories
05/01/2027
Worlds first 802.15.4ab-UWB chip verified by Calterah and Rohde & Schwarz to be ...
04/08/2026
Dalet, a leading technology and service provider for media-rich organizations, t...
04/07/2026
April 7 2026, 19:00 (PDT) Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway Opens in...
01/06/2026
January 6 2026, 05:30 (PST) Dolby Sets the New Standard for Premium Entertainment at CES 2026
Throughout the week, Dolby brings to life the latest innovatio...
21/05/2026
Spotify has always been about helping you find something you want to listen to. And over the years, we've learned your taste and the moments that matter to ...
21/05/2026
Getting concert tickets today can feel like a race you're set up to lose.
You show up at the right time, refresh endlessly, and still miss out. Too often, ...
21/05/2026
In 2022, Spotify entered a new chapter by introducing audiobooks to our platform. Since then, we've grown our catalog to include more than 700,000 titles, e...
21/05/2026
Opening remarks
ALEX
Good morning everyone, I'm Alex [Norstr m].
GUSTAV
And I'm Gustav [S derstr m].
ALEX
Whether you've been following our j...
21/05/2026
Today, Spotify hosted our third Investor Day in New York City, offering the fina...
21/05/2026
Spotify hat heute seinen dritten Investor Day in New York City veranstaltet und der Finanzwelt tiefere Einblicke in das Gesch ft, die Produktstrategie und die l...
21/05/2026
Aujourd'hui, Spotify a organis son troisi me Investor Day New York. En pl...
21/05/2026
Oggi, a New York City, Spotify ha presentato il suo terzo Investor Day, offrendo...
21/05/2026
Hoy Spotify celebr su tercer Investor Day en Nueva York, donde ofrecimos a la c...
21/05/2026
Hari ini, Spotify menyelenggarakan Investor Day yang ketiga di New York City, me...
21/05/2026
2026 : (Investor Day) , , . ...
21/05/2026
Hoje, o Spotify realizou seu terceiro Investor Day em Nova York, oferecendo co...
21/05/2026
Spotify Investor Day ...
21/05/2026
Spotify bug n, 20'nci y l d n m m z kutlad m z bu y lda, finans camias na, i modelimiz, r n stratejimiz ve uzun vadeli vizyonumuz hakk nda daha detayl ...
21/05/2026
Two new Story Packs join orchestral instrument line-up
Sonuscore have just introduced two new additions to The Score, marking the instrument's first maj...
21/05/2026
30,000 samples, 99 presets & 504 loops
Heavyocity are well known for their hard-hitting cinematic instruments, and their latest release is no exception to t...
21/05/2026
Rohde & Schwarz AI powered voice to data: The future of air traffic control take...
21/05/2026
Thursday 21 May 2026
How to watch all 10 Premier League matches live in first-o...
21/05/2026
Tell us a little bit about your job I mainly work across paid and organic social, PPC, and SEO. The role is really varied, which I love.
If you weren't a D...
21/05/2026
Dublin DJ RKM333 wins 2FM competition and a coveted slot at this year's Forbidden Fruit Festival
2FM's search for the next big Irish DJ concluded this ...
20/05/2026
For the seventh year, Spotify is returning to CMA Fest with Spotify House, the festival's premiere destination for fans. We're taking over downtown Nash...
20/05/2026
Amp-simulation software expanded
Acustica Audio's latest release greatly expands on their amp-simulation platform, turning it into a complete amplifica...
20/05/2026
MainStage integration, Analog Lab improvements & more
Arturia have just announced the release of an update that brings an assortment of new features to thei...
20/05/2026
At the Annual General Meeting held on May 20, 2026, the shareholders of SGL Carb...
20/05/2026
Rohde & Schwarz and INFOZAHYST: A strategic alliance set to redefine modern defe...
20/05/2026
May 20 2026, 06:00 (PDT) Dolby Recognized as 2025 Supplier of the Year and Over...
20/05/2026
Mayo's Dee Freney and Margaret Leahy from Galway have reached the final of RT Today's TV Home Cook competition.
Both contestants will cook again live...
20/05/2026
RT IN FULL BLOOM AT BORD BIA BLOOM 2026 WITH LIVE BROADCASTS, MUSIC, CHAT AND M...
19/05/2026
The winner of Thomson Foundation's Young Journalist of the Year 2025, Tracy Bonareri Onchoke, and runner up Wangu Kanuri enjoyed a three-day trip to London ...
19/05/2026
Podcasting continues to evolve, and so does Spotify. As we build what comes next, one thing remains constant: This is a medium built on connection. It lives in ...
19/05/2026
Popular design joins Inherit cartridge line-up
When GC Audio introduced their modular Inherit system, it was available with a selection of the company's...
19/05/2026
Resonance-suppression plug-in gets ground-up rebuild
Following on from its 10-year anniversary, oeksound's flagship plug-in has just reached its third m...
19/05/2026
Dedicated FL Studio controller keyboard range refreshed
Novation's dedicated FL Studio controller family has just been upgraded, with four new models ex...
19/05/2026
Rohde & schwarz strengthens its in-vehicle networks test portfolio with the laun...
19/05/2026
Lawful Intelligence: Rohde & Schwarz stellt neues Portfolio f r moderne Polizeia...
19/05/2026
eds3_5_jq(document).ready(function($) { $(#eds_sliderM519).chameleonSlider_2_1({ content_source:......
19/05/2026
Celebrating its ability to quickly adapt to changing requirements, Ross Production Services (RPS) has put its flexible infrastructure to good use, switching one...
19/05/2026
Hilde Nielsen
Last updated on: 20. May 2026
Last week, I returned from the Gartner CMO Symposium in London with loads of new insight and inspiration. AI do...
19/05/2026
The engineer behind the sound Martijn Van Renterghem has built his career across theater productions, concerts and large-scale touring. As director of A-Live So...
19/05/2026
19 May 2026
VEON Successfully Prices USD 1.4 Billion Bond Offering Dubai and New York, May 19, 2026 - VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON), a global digital operator ( VEO...
19/05/2026
Tuesday 19 May 2026
Sky makes waves with all-new Baywatch, coming to the UK and Ireland in 2027
CREDIT: FOX
Sky is heading to the sun-soaked shores of Southe...
19/05/2026
Harmonic's SeaStar Optical Node Enables Cost-Effective Broadband Service Expansion in Previously Underserved Brownfield MDU Environments SAN JOSE, Calif. - ...
18/05/2026
Last night, the Spotify Podcast Awards in Mexico returned to the country's capital. Now in its second year, the evening honors creators whose voices are hel...
18/05/2026
ZEN-Core synth goes mobile
Roland's powerful ZEN-Core software synthesizer has just been introduced to the iPad, offering a convenient entry point into ...
18/05/2026
Versatile new limiter plug-in announced
Based in Sheffield, UK, fedDSP offer a range of plug-ins that span the music production, live sound and high-end med...