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Computershare H2 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H2 2026 earnings summary11 Aug, 2026
Executive summary
Management EPS rose 7.3% to 145.2cps (AUD 1.45 per share), exceeding upgraded guidance.
Revenue increased 3% to $3.2bn, or over 5% excluding disposals, with all business lines contributing positively.
Final dividend increased 35.4% to AUD 0.65 per share, totaling AUD 1.20 for the year and a 58% payout ratio.
Return on Invested Capital rose to 36.5%, up 70bps year-over-year.
Balance sheet strengthened, with leverage reduced to 0.11x, supporting higher dividends and acquisition capacity.
Financial highlights
EBIT ex Margin Income (MI) rose 8.3% to $447.5m, with margins expanding 70bps to over 18%.
Margin income declined 1.6% to $748.7m but exceeded expectations.
Management NPAT increased 5.8% to $839.8m.
Operating cash flow conversion remained strong at 65%.
Operating costs increased 3.6% to $1,944.0m; cost out benefits of $29.8m achieved.
Outlook and guidance
FY27 management EPS expected to grow ~6% to around 154cps (AUD 1.54 per share).
Margin income forecasted at ~$770m, with exposed yields expected to rise and higher average client balances.
EBIT ex MI projected to grow ~3.5%, with full-year EBIT ex MI margin of ~19%.
Cost inflation projected below 3% for FY27; $22m in cost reductions targeted.
Interest expense expected to decline ~15% due to lower debt levels.
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