Xaar plc (XAR) Earnings Call Transcripts

Xaar plc's Latest Earnings Call - March 27, 2026

In the Q1 2026 earnings call, Xaar plc reported a 12% year-over-year revenue increase, driven primarily by a 22% growth in Printhead revenue, attributed to strong performance in the Wax segment. The company also highlighted a significant opportunity in the battery coating market, projecting potential revenues of GBP 200 million over five years. Management maintained a positive outlook, emphasizing their unique high-viscosity printing capabilities and a commitment to achieving gross margins close to 50% over the medium term.

Reported metrics

Guidance from management

Management maintained a positive outlook, projecting continued revenue growth driven by new applications and operational efficiencies. They expect to achieve gross margins close to 50% over the medium term.

What analysts pressed on

Analysts expressed concerns about the predictability of revenue streams, particularly regarding the timing of application rollouts. There were also questions about the sustainability of growth in the EPS division following the loss of a major contract.

Main topics on the call

• Printhead Revenue Growth — Xaar's Printhead division experienced a remarkable 22% revenue growth year-over-year, primarily driven by the Wax segment. Management stated, "over half of it was a volume increase," indicating strong demand for their pr...
• Battery Coating Opportunity — Management highlighted the potential for GBP 200 million in revenue from battery coating applications over five years, with 10 production lines currently operational in China. They noted, "if the industry adopts this ful...
• Desktop 3D Printer Launch — Xaar is set to launch a desktop 3D printer priced at GBP 2,500-3,000, targeting a market of 5 million units sold annually. Management expressed excitement, stating, "if 1% of the market were to buy this machine, that wou...
• Gross Margin Improvement — Management aims to increase gross margins towards 50%, citing operational gearing benefits as revenue grows. They noted, "we should see more of that revenue dropping through" as the top line increases.

Read the full Xaar plc transcript (March 27, 2026) → Summary generated from the call transcript; every figure above is stated by management on the record.

Earnings Call History

EarningsCalls.dev has 9 Xaar plc earnings call transcripts on record, spanning April 27, 2021 to August 7, 2026. Based on this history, Xaar plc reports annually. The most recent call on file is dated August 7, 2026. The full list is below — each row opens the complete, free-to-read transcript.

Ticker

XAR

Exchange

LSE

Country

GB

Sector

Information Technology

Industry

Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals

Calls on record

9

First call

April 27, 2021

Most recent

August 7, 2026

Reporting cadence

annually