Westcon-Comstor shares FY26 financial performance update

Westcon-Comstor reports sales growth and profitability by focusing on software and services, driving margin expansion and adapting to market trends.

Westcon-Comstor, a technology distributor focused on cybersecurity, networking, and hybrid cloud solutions, has announced its FY26 financial results. The company reported increases in both sales and profitability, alongside continued progress in its software and services-focused business model.

The company recorded a 9.6% rise in gross sales to US $5.74 billion and a 13.1% increase in gross profit to $499.2 million. Gross margin improved to 25.8%, compared with 23.5% in the previous year.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by 15% to $172.4 million, while adjusted EBITDA margins rose to 8.9%.

Westcon-Comstor’s cybersecurity division reported a 12.4% increase in sales to $3.02 billion, accounting for 52% of total sales. The company attributed growth in this segment to increased demand for security solutions across Europe, MEA, and APAC regions.

The company also reported that non-hardware sales, including software and services, represented 71% of total sales. Recurring gross sales increased by 12.8%.

Westcon-Comstor said its strategy continues to focus on value-added distribution, supporting partners and vendors with scalable solution lifecycle sales and services-led business models.

The FY26 results reflect the company’s financial position and ongoing shift in business mix as it enters FY27.

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