Exacta Group posts record quarter as revenue jumps 60%

Exacta Group reported first-quarter revenue of more than £8.5 million, up more than 60% from a year earlier.

The Bristol-based parent of Exacta Technologies and Blackcore Technologies said it delivered the strongest quarter in its history and recorded its highest order intake to date, signalling continued demand for server infrastructure and hardware.

The update continues a period of growth for the storage and data infrastructure group in 2025. Demand rose across global markets, lifting both revenue and orders in the opening quarter of 2026.

Demand drivers

Performance was driven by demand for server infrastructure and related hardware products. Businesses across sectors continue to invest in systems that support data processing, storage and trading operations.

The group operates through two business units focused on different market segments. Exacta Technologies supplies customised server systems, while Blackcore Technologies focuses on overclocked servers used in electronic trading.

Both units are based in Bristol and contribute to the group's overall manufacturing and supply operations. The company designs, assembles and manages logistics for hardware products supplied to customers globally.

Order book

Alongside revenue growth, the group reported a record order book at the end of the quarter. Order intake is often used as an indicator of future revenue in hardware manufacturing, as it reflects confirmed demand that has not yet been recognised as sales.

The increase in orders suggests continued momentum into the next reporting period. A strong pipeline of contracted work provides greater visibility over near-term performance.

The company expects this demand to carry through into the second quarter, with revenue growth continuing as orders are fulfilled.

Market context

Infrastructure spending remains a key area of investment within the technology sector. Companies are expanding capacity to support higher volumes of data, more complex workloads and increased automation across operations.

Suppliers of server hardware have benefited from this trend. System upgrades, the expansion of data-intensive services, and the need for specialised computing environments have driven demand.

Exacta Group operates within this segment, focusing on tailored systems for customers with specific performance requirements. The group's product offering includes both customised servers and specialised hardware designed for high-frequency trading environments.

Operational focus

As volumes increase, the company has indicated a focus on scaling production while maintaining consistency in product output. Hardware manufacturing requires coordination across design, assembly and distribution, particularly when supplying international markets.

Growth in both revenue and order intake suggests increased utilisation of production capacity. Managing that expansion is likely to remain a priority as demand continues.

The group has also highlighted the importance of balancing growth with operational reliability as it expands its customer base.

Executive view

"This has been an exceptional start to the year and our best quarter to date. Delivering more than 60% growth year-on-year in Q1 reflects both the strength of demand in the market and the incredible work of our team across the Group," David Osmond, Chief Executive Officer of Exacta Group, said.

"Just as importantly, we're exiting the quarter with a record order book, which gives us real confidence in the months ahead. Momentum is strong, execution is strong, and we're well positioned for continued growth through Q2 and beyond."