Westcon-Comstor has reported robust first-half results with gross sales up 9.8% to US$2.78bn (H1 FY25: $2.53bn), driven by cybersecurity growth and a continued shift to software and services-based recurring revenues.
The six months to 31 August 2025 (H1 FY26) saw gross profit increase 13.8% to US$246m (H1 FY25: $216m) while gross margin expanded to 25.1% (H1 FY25: 22.2%).
David Grant, CEO at Westcon-Comstor, commented:
“In our 40th year, these results underscore Westcon-Comstor’s growth focus, agility and strategic role at the heart of the IT channel. Powered by our data-driven approach, focus on innovation and world-class vendor portfolio, we are uniquely positioned to drive partner success today while redefining and reshaping distribution for tomorrow. Cybersecurity is now firmly embedded as a key boardroom priority, while cloud adoption is accelerating and unleashing new possibilities for AI in networking. Westcon-Comstor has the capability, solutions and coverage to empower our partners and vendors to deliver unparalleled results in a period of rapid technological change and evolving business models.”
Cybersecurity continues to be a key driver of Westcon-Comstor’s growth, with sales growing 16% to US$1.45bn (H1 FY25: US$1.25bn) and representing 52% of overall gross sales, up from 49% a year earlier.
Gross sales from networking and cloud, which are Westcon-Comstor’s other two specialist technology areas, recorded year-on-year increases too. Software sales climbed 30% to US$1.14bn (H1 FY25: US$879m) and, combined with cloud sales, now comprise 48% of gross sales, while hardware accounted for 29%.
Callum McGregor, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Westcon-Comstor, stated:
“The first half of FY26 exemplifies the sustainable growth that we have consistently achieved in recent years. With a healthy sales pipeline, strong vendor alliances and opportunities to grow in services and other margin-rich areas, we can look to the second half of the year and beyond with confidence. Regardless of the macroeconomic backdrop, we will maintain our sharp focus on driving partner and vendor success and helping to create a future-ready IT channel.”
