Verve Group

24:06

We interviewed Verve Group's CEO, Remco Westermann, who discusses the Q1 numbers and headlines from the CMD.

In our view, the headline takeaways were the reaffirmation of 2026 guidance, the decision not to restate the financial targets for the revenue recognition change, and a more substantive retail media deep dive.

Verve's Q1 report was broadly in line with our cautious expectations, confirming a seasonally softer but stable start to the year.

Verve reported its Q1 figures broadly in line with our expectations, with strong operating cash flow as the standout.

While we view this as a logical and strategically sound expansion, we maintain a cautious stance on its near-term financial contribution.

We expect the report to reflect a seasonally softer start to the year, further dampened by FX headwinds, front-loaded sales force investments, and the lingering impact of the large customer loss from late 2025.

In our view, the investment case hinges on management proving it can convert a higher share of its profits into cash, sustain operational improvements, and deliver on 2026 guidance.