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Ashtead Group Q1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
Executive summary
Group rental revenue grew 2.4% year-over-year, in line with guidance, reflecting solid performance despite mixed end markets.
Free cash flow after CapEx reached $514 million, a record for the quarter, supporting ongoing investment and shareholder returns.
Mega project activity remains robust, with significant market share gains and positive leading indicators for local non-residential construction.
Sunbelt 4.0 strategy execution is progressing, with reaffirmed guidance for rental revenue and CapEx, and increased free cash flow outlook.
Progress on moving primary listing to NYSE by March 2026; Investor Day scheduled in New York.
Financial highlights
Group total revenue increased 2% year-over-year to $2,801m; rental revenue up 2.4% to $2,601m.
Adjusted EBITDA was $1,276m, down 1%, with a margin of 45.6%; EBIT-A margin at 24%.
Adjusted pre-cash profit was $552m, down 4% year-over-year.
Adjusted EPS was 95.3¢; trailing 12-month ROI at 14%.
Free cash flow surged 219% to $514m; CapEx reduced 38% year-over-year to $532m.
Outlook and guidance
FY26 group rental revenue growth guidance unchanged at flat to +4%.
CapEx guidance maintained at $1.8–$2.2 billion.
Free cash flow guidance raised to $2.2–$2.5 billion, reflecting bonus depreciation tax benefit.
Positive leading indicators and planning activity expected to drive growth over the next 12–24 months.
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