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JB Hi-Fi AGM 2026 summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.AGM 2026 summary28 Oct, 2026
Opening remarks and agenda
Quorum confirmed at a hybrid meeting, with shareholders able to ask questions and vote in person or online.
Agenda covered FY26 reports, director elections, remuneration, restricted shares, questions and voting; all resolutions were put to a poll.
Computershare served as independent returning officer; voting results were to be released to the ASX after the meeting.
Financial performance review
FY26 sales reached a record AUD 11.06bn (+4.8%); EBIT was AUD 734.4m (+5.8%), NPAT AUD 489.9m (+6.0%) and EPS 448.1 cents (+5.9%).
Excluding the FY25 ACCC resolution expense, sales growth was 3.8%; EBIT, NPAT and EPS growth was 3.8%, 2.9% and 2.9%, respectively.
Closing net cash was AUD 206.5m at 30 June 2026; the balance sheet was described as strong, with low financial and operating leverage.
Q1 FY27 sales: JB Hi-Fi Australia -0.4% total/-1.4% comparable; NZ +17.3%/+10.7%; The Good Guys -0.1%/-0.4%; E&S -3.7%/-4.5%. October sales slowed ahead of Black Friday and Christmas.
Share-price CAGR since listing was 17.7% to 27 October 2026 versus 4.4% for the ASX 200; five-year CAGRs were 9% and 3.5%, respectively.
Dividend announcements
FY26 ordinary dividends totaled 337 cents per share, up 22.5% year on year and equal to 75% of NPAT.
Over five years, fully franked ordinary dividend per-share CAGR was 3.3%; an additional AUD 196.8m was returned through special dividends.
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Latest events from JB Hi-Fi
- Record FY26 sales and profit growth, with higher dividends and a cautious outlook.JBH
H2 2026 - Record sales and earnings growth, higher dividends, and a cautious outlook.JBHH1 2026
- Sales and profit rose in FY25, with FY26 focused on expansion, efficiency, and sustainability.JBHAGM 2025
- Sales up 10%, higher dividends, and CEO transition as momentum continues into FY26.JBHH2 2025
- Strong FY24 results, major acquisition, and clear growth plans for the year ahead.JBHAGM 2024
- FY24 sales $9.59b, NPAT $438.8m, E&S acquisition, special dividend, and strong cash position.JBHH2 2024
- Sales and profit rose 9.9% and 8.0%, with e&s acquisition and strong seasonal trading.JBHH1 2025
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H1 202714 Feb, 2027
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JB Hi-Fi Limited is an Australian consumer electronics and home appliances retail company, known for its wide range of products including consumer electronics, software (such as music, games, and movies), whitegoods, and appliances. Established in 1974 by John Barbuto in East Keilor, Victoria, JB Hi-Fi has grown from a single store to become one of Australia's largest home entertainment retailers. The company operates under two main brands: JB Hi-Fi, with a focus on technology and consumer electronics, and The Good Guys, specializing in home appliances and consumer electronics. JB Hi-Fi has expanded its operations beyond Australia, including stores in New Zealand, and it prides itself on offering competitive prices and a diverse product selection. The company is headquartered in Southbank, Melbourne, Victoria, and its shares are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) under the ticker symbol JBH.