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Iress H1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2026 earnings summary16 Aug, 2026
Executive summary
Delivered a strong first half with improved earnings quality, significant margin expansion, and disciplined execution, supported by business efficiency initiatives and a simpler operating model.
Business efficiency program ahead of plan, delivering $31.5m in annualized savings and strengthening the balance sheet, enabling self-funded investment in product evolution.
Strategic focus shifted to product evolution, embedding AI into product and engineering strategy, and accelerating delivery through a partnership with Thoughtworks.
Updated FY2026 guidance: softer revenue growth (1%-2%) due to lower non-recurring revenue, but higher Cash EBITDA growth (21%-26%) from stronger profitability.
Declared a fully franked interim dividend of 14.0 cents per share, up 27.3% year-over-year, reflecting stronger earnings and financial position.
Financial highlights
Revenue from continuing business up 2.5% year-over-year to $250.0m; recurring revenue up 3.4% and now 95% of total revenue.
Cash EBITDA increased 47.1% year-over-year to $61.1m; margin expanded by over 740 basis points to 24.5%.
Statutory NPAT rose 85% year-over-year to $32.0m; underlying profit after tax up 18.4% to $38.8m.
Operating expenses fell 22.8% year-over-year to $181.4m, driven by efficiency initiatives.
CapEx materially lower in the first half, with full-year CapEx expected to be 20%-25% lower than prior year, but to increase in 2H26 as product investment accelerates.
Outlook and guidance
FY2026 revenue expected at $509–515 million (1%-2% growth), reflecting lower non-recurring revenue.
Cash EBITDA outlook raised to $121–126 million (21%-26% growth); UPAT expected at $84–88 million.
On track to deliver FY2026 cash EBITDA margin exit run rate of 25%.
Additional $6–9m in annualized cost efficiencies targeted for 2H26, with full benefit expected in FY27.
FY26 guidance reflects 6-8% AUD appreciation, impacting reported results; reported revenue expected between $499-505m.
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Iress Limited is a technology company providing software solutions across the financial services industry. Its software suite is diverse, encompassing areas like financial planning, portfolio management, trading, and market data Key products include mortgage processing, sourcing, and data flow software in the UK; digital superannuation solutions in Australia; and various financial planning and wealth management tools. Iress is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, and its shares are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.