Quest Holdings made a strong start to 2026, according to its management.More specifically, the company recorded the following results in the first quarter of 2026: sales up 11.4%, EBITDA up 4.3% and EBT up 10%; robust demand for IT services; double-digit growth in ACS sales, outpacing the growth rate of the e-commerce market; growth in the Group’s commercial operations despite a weak demand environment; and the acquisition of an approximately 10% stake in Fourlis S.A.However, a critical factor for the Group’s overall performance in 2026 remains the recent geopolitical developments in the Middle East, which are causing concern for management, as the first impacts are already becoming visible in energy costs as well as in both land transportation and sea freight costs from Chinese ports. According to management, this is expected to affect, to some extent, the import costs of certain Group companies. In addition, heightened uncertainty regarding the outlook for tourism in Greece could weigh on overall domestic consumption.In the Commercial Activities segment (Info Quest Technologies, Quest on Line, iSquare, iStorm, Clima Quest, GED, FoQus, Epafos, Benrubi), the initial outlook for 2026 calls for increased sales and EBT profitability broadly in line with 2025.According to the presentation, the Group ranks among the largest hardware and software distributors in Greece, holding a market share exceeding 40% in ICT distribution. In 2025, the Greek market recorded a significant increase in personal computer sales (+17%) and a single-digit decline in mobile phone sales (-8%), factors that also influenced the Group’s sales performance, given its strong presence in both product categories. During the first quarter of 2026, the segment recorded a 9% increase in sales, mainly driven by higher market share and improved profitability.Quest Group noted that the Greek IT market is expected to maintain its growth trajectory in 2026, supported by investments, strategic shifts, mergers and new opportunities.In the IT Services sector (Uni Systems, Intelli Solutions, Team Candi), sales and profits are expected to continue growing at a double-digit rate throughout 2026, driven by accelerating digital transformation investments from both the private and public sectors. Quest Group is considered one of the leading providers of integrated IT services, while Uni Systems’ backlog exceeds 650 million euros in Greece and international markets. The Group has a presence in more than 30 countries, with approximately 46% of revenues generated internationally, mainly within the EU. It serves more than 600 clients across various sectors and geographies and has more than 50 years of experience in the banking and telecommunications sectors. In the first quarter of 2026, the sector posted a 23% increase in sales.The courier services sector (ACS) is expected to register higher growth. The company holds an estimated market share of around 24% in the sector and handles more than 50 million shipments annually. For full-year 2026, management maintains its outlook for accelerated sales and profitability growth, exceeding the projected expansion rate of the e-commerce sector. This outlook is based on enhanced operational efficiency through the combination of new central facilities and the significant expansion of automated delivery points (lockers).In the renewable energy segment, Quest Energy’s results for fiscal year 2026 are expected to decline following the sale of 36.5 MW of capacity. Forecasts for the continuation of Energy operations in 2026 include approximately 1 million euros in sales, with EBIT margins estimated at around 15%.