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    Huntress Partnership Change The Bull Case For ALSO Holding Stock (SWX:ALSN)?

    Simply Wall St·10/09/2026 00:33:58
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    • Huntress announced that it has partnered with ALSO Holding to distribute the Huntress Agentic Security Platform through ALSO’s pan-European network and Cloud Marketplace, giving resellers and managed service providers streamlined access across 31 European countries.
    • The agreement plugs Huntress’ managed security tools directly into ALSO Holding’s Microsoft-focused cloud practice and subscription infrastructure, which could influence how partners bundle cyber protection with existing software environments and recurring revenue models.
    • Now the focus turns to how ALSO Holding’s investment narrative might evolve as this expanded cybersecurity distribution reach through Huntress is reflected in company fundamentals.

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    What Is ALSO Holding's Investment Narrative?

    To own ALSO Holding, you need to believe in a fairly simple story. A large, established IT distributor is trying to squeeze more value out of its existing network by layering higher margin services like cloud, cybersecurity and as a service offerings on top of a huge hardware and software flow. The Huntress partnership fits that logic. It plugs another managed security product into an already scaled marketplace, with relatively modest capital needs compared with building new infrastructure from scratch.

    Near term, the key questions are about execution and mix, not raw volume. Earnings have recently grown faster than revenue, yet margins remain thin at a 0.9% net level and the share price is still down over 10% over the past year despite some recent gains. If ALSO Holding uses deals like Huntress to shift more of its gross profit toward recurring cloud and security contracts, that could be a helpful catalyst. The flip side is that dividend coverage and low return on equity metrics show how little room for error the business has if pricing, vendor incentives or working capital swing the wrong way.

    That said, there is a nagging issue in the background that could matter a lot more than this Huntress deal if it persists...

    There's only one way to know the right time to buy, sell or hold ALSO Holding. Head to Simply Wall St's company report for the latest analysis of ALSO Holding's Fair Value.

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    Exploring Other Perspectives

    Fair value estimates for ALSO Holding from three Simply Wall St Community members span roughly €214 to €314, so community views already stretch wide. These opinions were formed before the Huntress news on 1 October 2026. Treat this fresh distribution deal as one more reason to compare several community viewpoints yourself.

    Explore 2 other ALSO Holding fair value estimates, including one that suggests as much as 59% upside from the current price!

    Decide For Yourself

    Disagree with this assessment? Extraordinary investment returns rarely come from following the herd, so go with your instincts.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.