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Novus Holdings H2 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H2 2026 earnings summary17 Jun, 2026
Executive summary
Revenue for FY2026 was R4,195m, a slight decrease of 0.7% compared to FY2025, with Print, Publishing & Distribution contributing 65.5% of total revenue due to full-year inclusion of Publishing & Distribution.
Gross profit margin improved to 33% from 31% year-over-year, mainly from better margins in Print and Education.
Operating profit (excluding other gains/losses) declined 9% to R359m, and EBITDA fell 18% to R562m.
Tangible net asset value per share increased 7.9% to 639.75 cents.
Segment performance
Print, Publishing & Distribution revenue rose to R2,796.5m (up from R2,625.4m), with EBITDA at R172m, down from R204m, due to one-off acquisition costs and significant capex including a new digital press.
Education revenue dropped to R758.6m from R925.7m, with EBITDA at R282m (down from R352m), impacted by lower orders and procurement delays; R29m invested in AI-enabled and digital platforms.
Packaging revenue declined to R699.5m from R736.9m, but EBITDA increased to R109m from R102m, with margin protection strategies and ongoing innovation.
Financial highlights
Overheads increased to R1,021m from R932m.
Earnings per share were 84.12c (down from 110.88c), and headline EPS was 84.79c (down from 88.3c).
Net working capital at March 2026 was R405m.
Net cash at year-end was R677.4m, with gross cash of R1,017bn.
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Latest events from Novus Holdings
- Operating profit and EPS fell despite higher revenue; cash reserves and acquisition capacity remain strong.NVS
H1 2026 - Revenue up 6.6%, gross margin 31.4%, with education and digital driving growth.NVSH2 2025
- Revenue and EBITDA rose, but Education faces H2 headwinds and cash flow was impacted.NVSH1 2025
- Revenue and profit surged on Education growth, with margin gains across all segments.NVSH2 2024
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H1 202728 Nov, 2026
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Novus Holdings Ltd is a South Africa-based company specializing in printing and manufacturing services. The company provides a wide range of solutions, including commercial printing, packaging, and label production. Its operations span industries such as publishing, retail, and food and beverage. The company is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, and its shares are listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.