Barco

http://www.barco.com
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Barco, also known as Barco NV, is a publicly owned company headquartered in Belgium. Founded in 1934, the company currently has approximately 4,040 employees and reported $1.1B in revenue as of 2025. It specializes in Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, designing and developing visualization products for Entertainment, Enterprise, and Healthcare.

Revenue

Founded

1934

Headcount

4,602

Headquarters

Belgium

Primary Segment

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

Ownership

Publicly Owned

Deployments

News Summary:

On July 1, 2026, Barco expanded its partnership with German cinema group Kinopolis, securing a four-year agreement to implement a full laser projection rollout across the chain's mainstream screens. This followed a June 30, 2026, announcement that Barco would continue its longstanding partnership with muvi Cinemas, the largest theatre exhibitor in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The new deal includes equipping six brand-new theatre locations with over 50 screens using Barco's Series 4 laser projectors and mFusion media servers.

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Barco offers 12 products in the pro AV industry. Barco's product portfolio comprises of conferencing, pro AV controls and infrastructure and digital signage and professional display.

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Barco's revenues were $1.1B in 2025. Caretta Research has split Barco's revenue into 10 different product categories.

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Jul

22nd

2026

06:30

Emerging Tech

Barco powers dome theater upgrade at Shenyang Science Centrum

Shenyang Science Centrum has recently completed an upgrade of its dome theater projection system, replacing its previous single-projector and fisheye lens setup with a Barco UDM Series solution. As one of the largest modern science education centers in Northeast China, with a total floor area of 40,000 square meters, Shenyang Science Centrum features a dome cinema as one of its key attractions.

Barco

Jul

20th

2026

03:35

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag, Partnerships

Barco expands UK distribution network with AED

[UK] Barco has announced the appointment of AED UK as a distributor for its projection portfolio in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Building on a long-standing relationship between the two companies, the agreement expands AED’s role beyond rental services and gives customers in the region local access to Barco’s professional projection solutions, sales support, and technical expertise.

LSi Online

Jul

20th

2026

03:21

Procurement and Sales, B2B Tag, Partnerships, Supply Chain and Procurement

Barco Expands UK Channel With AED Distribution Agreement

Kortrijk, Belgium – Barco, a global leader in visualization technology, today announced the appointment of AED UK as a distributor for its projection portfolio in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Building on a long-standing relationship between the two companies, the agreement expands AED's role beyond rental services and gives customers in the region local access to Barco's professional projection solutions, sales support, and technical expertise.

Live Design Online

Jul

17th

2026

00:42

Emerging Tech, Financial Results, ESG, Mergers and Acquisitions, Financial Performance

Barco Nv Earnings Call Balances Progress and Pressure

Here is a possible introductory paragraph based on the provided content: Barco Nv's Q2 earnings call presented a nuanced picture, with management highlighting solid strategic progress in control rooms, diagnostic imaging, and HDR cinema, alongside improving sustainability and customer satisfaction metrics. However, the company's first half results were marked by weaker sales, compressed margins, a net loss, and cash outflows, underscoring meaningful near-term financial pressure.

The Globe and Mail

Jul

16th

2026

10:32

Emerging Tech, Financial Results, B2B Tag, Financial Performance

Control rooms are ‘clear bright spot ’as Barco revenue drops

Barco has reported an 8% year-on-year drop in first-half revenue to €418.1m, as geopolitical uncertainty and weaker demand in key segments weighed on performance, although the company pointed to improving momentum in the second quarter and a growing order book.

AV Magazine

Jul

16th

2026

08:15

Product Updates

Building clarity into the heart of environmental research

Together with WE are XR, UFZ carried out a comprehensive modernization of VisLab. The existing projection setup was replaced with eight Barco I600 laser projectors, creating a powerful and flexible multi-channel projection system. The strength of the I600 in this context is not one single feature, but the balance it offers.

Barco

Jul

16th

2026

03:00

Emerging Tech, Financial Results, B2B Tag, Financial Performance

Barco reports improved second-quarter momentum

Barco has reported improved trading in the second quarter of 2026, with growth in its Control Rooms business and diagnostic imaging helping offset continued weakness in Meeting Experience and surgical solutions. The company recorded first-half sales of 418.1m euro, down 8 per cent year on year, while order intake fell 4 per cent to 467.8m euro.

Installation International

Jul

15th

2026

18:47

Emerging Tech, Financial Results, B2B Tag, Financial Performance

Barco NV (BCNAY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Barco NV reported a mixed first half 2026 performance, with orders decreasing 4% year-over-year to EUR 468 million, but improving momentum in the second quarter. Sales declined 8% to EUR 418 million, but were flat at constant currency. The company's order book increased to EUR 568 million, providing a solid foundation for future quarters. Diagnostic Imaging and Control Rooms segments stood out with solid performances.

Seeking Alpha

Jul

15th

2026

09:00

Emerging Tech, Financial Results, B2B Tag, Financial Performance

Barco NV 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

Barco NV reported its 2026 Q2 financial results, with key highlights including revenue growth and improved profitability. Management commentary emphasized the company's strategic focus on innovation and customer-centricity, driving growth in key markets. Forward-looking statements indicated continued investment in research and development, with expectations for sustained revenue expansion and margin improvement. The company's performance was driven by strong demand for its display and visualization solutions, with regional growth contributing to overall success.

Seeking Alpha

Jul

15th

2026

06:30

Emerging Tech, Financial Results, B2B Tag, Mergers and Acquisitions, Financial Performance

Earnings call transcript: Barco H1 2026 sales fall as stock sinks 65%

Barco reported mixed first-half 2026 results, with sales falling 8% to EUR 418 million and orders down 4% to EUR 468 million. Despite the decline, management pointed to resilient margins, stronger recurring revenue, and progress in control rooms and diagnostic imaging. The company's stock reacted severely, with shares down 65.27% at $7.95, near the bottom of their 52-week range. Barco's performance varied sharply by region and division, with EMEA hurt by weak investment conditions, the Americas showing signs of recovery, and APAC improving. The company reaffirmed its 2028 target of EUR 1.1 billion in revenue and a 15% EBITDA margin, saying the portfolio mix may differ from earlier plans but the strategic roadmap remains intact.

Investing.com Australia

Jul

15th

2026

06:30

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Barco NV Reports Earnings Results for the Half Year Ended June 30, 2026

Barco NV reported earnings results for the half year ended June 30, 2026. For the half year, the company reported sales was EUR 418.15 million compared to EUR 454.39 million a year ago. Net loss was EUR 4.79 million compared to net income of EUR 23.34 million a year ago.

MarketScreener

Jul

14th

2026

06:00

B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

A ballroom that surrounds you with wonder

To bring this vision to life, the ballroom was transformed into a fully immersive environment, powered by twelve Barco G62-W14 projectors. Carefully installed to deliver seamless 360-degree projection, the setup wraps guests in visuals from every angle, turning the room itself into a storytelling canvas.

Barco

Barco's customers primarily consist of telecoms and enterprise cloud companies. Examples of Barco's customers include Nanyang Technological University Singapore, Microsoft and MEO.