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ALS Limited H1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2026 earnings summary17 Nov, 2025
Executive summary
Revenue grew 13.3% to AUD 1.7 billion ($1,659.6 million), with 6.9% organic growth and positive FX impact; all business streams contributed, especially Commodities and Life Sciences.
Underlying EBIT rose 14.7% to AUD 287.2 million, with EBIT margin at 17.3%; underlying NPAT increased 17.2% to AUD 178.4 million.
Free cash flow was AUD 303.9 million (88% of underlying H1 EBITDA), up 10.8% year-over-year.
Interim dividend of AUD 0.194 per share declared, up 2.6%-3%, with a 55% payout ratio.
Digital and AI investments advanced, with LIMS penetration targeted at 95%-100% in three years.
Financial highlights
Return on capital employed steady at 19.4%; underlying ROCE in line with prior year.
Group margin increased by 31 bps on a constant currency basis; EBIT margin at 17.3%.
Leverage reduced to 1.8x post AUD 370 million equity raise; EBITDA interest cover at 10.2x.
Base CapEx was AUD 89 million (5.4% of revenue); two-thirds for growth initiatives.
Statutory NPAT was AUD 141.7 million, up 11.8% year-over-year.
Outlook and guidance
Organic revenue growth target for FY 2026 upgraded to 6%-8% (from 5%-7%).
Commodities organic revenue growth guidance raised to 12%-14% (from 5%-7%).
Life sciences organic growth guidance revised to 4%-6% (from 5%-7%).
FY 2027 targets: revenue AUD 3.3 billion, underlying EBIT AUD 600 million, EBIT margin floor 19%.
Underlying NPAT phasing expected to be 48% H1 / 52% H2.
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ALS Limited is a global provider of testing, inspection, certification, and verification services. The company operates across a diverse range of sectors, including minerals, life sciences, energy, and industrial services. Through its vast network, ALS Limited offers comprehensive solutions that encompass chemical and laboratory services, technical testing, and inspection services supporting mining, environmental monitoring, food and pharmaceutical quality assurance, and mineral exploration. The company is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, and its shares are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.
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