Hopscotch Reports a Gross Margin of 98.9 Million Euros in 2025 Despite a Challenging Event Environment
On Wednesday, the communication consulting group Hopscotch released its activity results for the fiscal year 2025. The group achieved a turnover of 271.1 million euros and a gross margin of 98.9 million euros, described as historically high levels of activity, although influenced by an unfavorable first half and the absence of the Paris Motor Show in 2025.
Financial Performance in Detail
Hopscotch recorded a turnover of 271.1 million euros for the full fiscal year 2025, accompanied by a gross margin of 98.9 million euros. This performance is described as historically high, nearing an annual gross margin of 100 million euros. However, the intra-year dynamics were mixed. The first half of 2025 showed relative weakness with a decline of 6.8%, while the second half showed improvement with a turnover of 152.6 million euros and a gross margin of 53.0 million euros. The decline in gross margin in the second half was 4.6% compared to the same period in 2024. The group notes that this comparison base is particularly high due to the Paris 2024 celebrations and the absence, in 2025, of the Paris Motor Show, a biennial event with the next edition expected in 2026. This calendar discontinuity significantly impacted the group's event branch.
Activity Breakdown by Segment
By business segment, the decline in activity in 2025 was primarily concentrated in the events sector, which generated a gross margin of 43.5 million euros. The Consulting activity maintained a high level with a gross margin of 26.6 million euros. Hopscotch Season continued its expansionist momentum with a gross margin of 26.4 million euros, up 10.4% from the previous fiscal year. Hopscotch Tourism contributed a gross margin of 9.4 million euros. The group emphasizes that the diversification of activities, particularly internationally, continues to be a key growth lever, with more than one-third of the gross margin generated internationally. The consolidated annual results for 2025 will be published on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, after market close.
Company Overview
Hopscotch is an international communication group founded in France, listed on Euronext Growth Paris (ISIN code: FR 0000065278). The group employs over 1000 staff members, half of whom are based internationally, distributed across 40 offices on five continents. The group covers all areas of communication: influence, events, press relations, activations, digital, internal communication, public affairs, and marketing services.
