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Mainfreight H1 2027 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2027 earnings summary11 Nov, 2026
Executive summary
H1 FY27 revenue was NZ$3,121.1m, up 19.8% YoY; PBT was NZ$219.2m and net profit NZ$155.4m, each up 66.4% against a weak prior-year comparison.
Higher customer activity, market-share gains and freight volumes supported improvement across regions; October and early November trading maintained first-half momentum.
Financial highlights
Revenue rose NZ$515m YoY; transport fuel adjustment factors contributed NZ$143m of revenue, with fuel costs passed through to owner drivers, contractors and service providers.
Excluding FX, revenue increased 14.9% and PBT increased 58.6%; adjusted EBITDA was NZ$431.6m versus NZ$330.4m.
Operating cash flow was NZ$327.8m versus NZ$209.6m; investing outflow was NZ$97.1m and financing outflow NZ$176.1m.
Interim dividend approved at 85 cents per share, fully imputed; books close 11 December 2026 and payment is scheduled for 18 December 2026.
Outlook and guidance
October and early November trading remained satisfactory across New Zealand, Australia and Europe; Americas improved, while Asia was in line with first-half revenue and profit.
Cautiously optimistic on the months ahead; customer activity was ahead of the prior year, with food, beverage and DIY volumes supporting growth.
Fuel adjustment factors are expected to continue through the balance of the year; customer gains and deeper relationships remain priorities.
Planned capex is NZ$164m in FY27 and NZ$93m in FY28; more land and building activity is expected than previously forecast.
Interest rate increases, regional economic performance and elections support a cautious stance; improving Air & Ocean margin management remains a priority.
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Latest events from Mainfreight
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Next Mainfreight earnings date
H2 202726 May, 2027
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Mainfreight Limited is a global provider of supply chain logistics, specializing in air & ocean freight services, warehousing, and domestic and international distribution. Mainfreight's strategy revolves around providing end-to-end freight services, something which it does to over 25 countries globally. The company is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, and its shares are listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange.