Between January and June, the group generated a turnover of 22,6 billion euros. This is a jump of 22,3% compared to the first half of 2020, marked by the outbreak of the Covid-19 crisis, and, above all, an increase (+ 4%) compared to the same period of 2019, therefore the 'before the crisis.
Vinci, however, is far from fully recovered. With a net profit of 682 million euros, it is certainly far from the loss of a year earlier - nearly 300 million - but signs a result twice smaller than before the crisis.
The picture is broadly the same as the previous quarters. On the one hand, Vinci quickly got back into the construction industry, against the backdrop of the recovery of the world's main economies after a period of recession. On the other hand, he still suffers in transport, especially airports.
In the foreground, the group sees its order book continue to swell, despite a small slowdown, which promises solid revenues for the period to come. He remains especially in good shape outside of France, where his activities have multiplied for years.
As a result, Vinci has raised its forecasts for its construction and energy activities, the two pillars of its construction industry. He now thinks that revenues will exceed those of 2019, while he had hitherto only counted on an equivalent level.
But, the group has said again, all of its results will not return this year to their pre-Covid-19 level.
Its airports, in fact, continue to suffer heavily from restrictions on travel. Incomes are declining there even compared to the dark period of 2020.
Before the crisis, Vinci had increased acquisitions in the sector, especially the multibillion-euro one from London Gatwick. He is also not discouraged by the Covid-19, since he again bought the Brazilian airport in Manaus in the spring.
As for the group's highways, concentrated in France, the picture is less gloomy but remains mixed. Revenues there rebounded compared to last year but remain down compared to the pre-crisis period.