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Global Business Travel Group (GBTG) earnings and revenue breakdown
Latest: Q2 2026 · 10-Q filed Aug 4, 2026 · Global Business Travel Group (GBTG) Q2 2026 earnings results →
Q2 2026 Revenue up 38% year over year to $870M · 2¢ of every $1 of revenue kept as net profit · operating margin 2.8%
Global Business Travel Group made $870M in Q2 2026 (+38% Y/Y): Travel revenue $700M, Product and professional services revenue $170M. Operating margin 2.8%, net earnings $15.0M. See where every dollar goes — costs, profit and cash — as a Sankey from the 10-Q filed Aug 4, 2026.
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What changed this quarter
Revenue was $870.0M in Q2 2026, up 38% year over year and up 4% from the previous quarter. Travel revenue was the largest line at 80% of revenue. Travel revenue added $193.0M year over year (up 38%), 81% of the total change.
Operating profit was $24.0M, a 2.8% margin (down 2.6 points year over year). Operating profit fell $10.0M even though revenue rose $239.0M versus Q2 2025, so costs grew faster than sales. Total costs grew 42% against revenue growth of 38%. The fastest-growing cost line was General & admin (+59%). Net earnings were $15.0M, up 15% year over year. The effective tax rate was 10.5%.
Operating cash flow was $142.0M (up 149% year over year), 835% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $56.0M of depreciation and amortization and $19.0M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $50.0M. After purchase of property and equipment ($39.0M), free cash flow as the company reports it was $103.0M.
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Form | Filed | Revenue | Y/Y | Op. margin | Net earnings | Op. cash flow |
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| Q2 2026 | 10-Q | Aug 4, 2026 | $870M | +38% | 2.8% | $15.0M | $142M |
| Q1 2026 | 10-Q | May 11, 2026 | $840M | +35% | 0.4% | $52.0M | −$15.0M |
| Q4 2025 | 10-K | Mar 9, 2026 | $792M | +34% | 3.7% | $83.0M | $52.0M |
| Q3 2025 | 10-Q | Nov 10, 2025 | $674M | +13% | 1.8% | −$62.0M | $71.0M |
| Q2 2025 | 10-Q | Aug 5, 2025 | $631M | +1% | 5.4% | $13.0M | $57.0M |
| Q1 2025 | 10-Q | May 6, 2025 | $621M | +2% | 8.9% | $75.0M | $53.0M |
| Q4 2024 | 10-K | Mar 7, 2025 | $591M | +8% | 5.1% | −$14.0M | $65.0M |
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About Global Business Travel Group
American Express Global Business Travel, operated by Global Business Travel Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation, ("Amex GBT") is a leading technology and services company for travel, expense, and meetings & events. We are committed to offering companies and their travelers access to the most valuable marketplace in business travel for one simple reason: when people come together, great ideas come to life. We believe business travel is a fundamental driver of progress and innovation that can be both transactional and transformational. Our comprehensive and competitive marketplace, industry-leading software, AI (as defined herein)-powered efficiencies and 24/7 global support team offer solutions, savings, and flexibility for companies of every size. We believe this is why Amex GBT is one of the most trusted brands in the industry, dedicated to enabling better business travel. 1
In its own words, from its 10-K, filed Mar 9, 2026.
Global Business Travel Group against its Transportation Services peers
The largest companies of the same SEC industry, each at its latest quarter. Revenue growth: +38% against the peers' median +12%. Operating margin: 2.8% against the peers' median 12.1%.
| Company | Quarter | Revenue | Y/Y | Op. margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBTG Global Business Travel Group | Q2 2026 | $870M | +38% | 2.8% |
| BKNG Booking Holdings | Q3 2026 | $8.9B | -1% | 38.4% |
| EXPE Expedia Group | Q3 2026 | $4.9B | +12% | 26.9% |
| GXO GXO Logistics | Q3 2026 | $3.6B | +6% | 2.7% |
| XPO XPO | Q3 2026 | $2.4B | +12% | 12.1% |
| RXO RXO | Q3 2026 | $1.9B | +32% | 0.9% |
| GMRS GMR Solutions | Q2 2026 | $1.5B | +3% | 3.8% |
| GATX Gatx | Q3 2026 | $598M | +36% | 32.2% |
| LIND Lindblad Expeditions Holdings | Q3 2026 | $269M | +12% | 15.9% |
Source: Global Business Travel Group 10-Q on SEC EDGAR · CIK 1820872 · Transportation Services
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History
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