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Aquirian H2 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H2 2026 earnings summary26 Aug, 2026
Executive summary
Returned to profitability in FY26, achieving a $1.4m statutory NPAT versus a $3.4m loss in FY25.
Revenue and other income grew 22.8% year-over-year to $32.0m.
Strengthened balance sheet with $11.6m closing cash and $24.1m net assets.
Transitioned from technology development to commercial deployment, highlighted by Drillforce's inaugural ~$48m, three-year contract.
Financial highlights
EBITDA increased 194% year-over-year to $4.6m.
Basic EPS improved to 1.3c from (4.0c) in FY25.
Cash and cash equivalents rose to $11.6m, up from $6.8m in FY25.
Net assets increased 88.7% to $24.1m.
Outlook and guidance
FY27 focus on execution, including mobilisation and delivery of the Brightstar contract.
Plans to optimise Wubin Energetics Hub and expand Collar Keeper® distribution.
Management expects further growth as investments transition to commercial earnings streams.
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