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Propel Funeral Partners AGM 2026 presentation summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.AGM 2026 presentation summary8 Nov, 2026
FY26 performance and capital position
Revenue $226.6m, up 0.3% YoY; Operating EBITDA $55.3m, down 1.6%; Operating NPAT $20.7m, down 4.0%.
Funeral volumes 22,854, up 1.1% YoY; average revenue per funeral $6,673, up ~2% on a comparable basis at constant NZD/AUD exchange rates.
FY26 dividend 14.4cps, fully franked, unchanged from FY25; cumulative fully franked dividends since IPO were $1.09 per share.
Cash flow conversion was 100.7%, down 150bps YoY; gearing ratio 30.9% and net leverage ratio 2.2x.
Refinanced $275m of debt facilities, with a $50m accordion, maturing October 2029; funding capacity was ~$170m as at 30 September 2026.
Scale and acquisition-led growth
Network comprised 213 operating locations: 130 owned and 83 leased, including 42 cremation facilities and 9 cemeteries.
#2 operator in the fragmented AU/NZ funeral services industry, with ~10% market share and >500 independently owned businesses remaining as potential consolidation opportunities.
Five acquisitions completed during and since FY26; acquisition investment since IPO was ~$314m, averaging >$35m per year.
Growth priorities span acquisitions, digital marketing and lead conversion, community engagement, service and product development, operational efficiency, procurement and asset utilisation.
Acquisition pipeline supported by long-standing vendor relationships, succession partnerships and a strong balance sheet; timing of future acquisitions remains uncertain.
Market outlook and Q1 FY27 trading
Favourable AU/NZ demographics underpin the outlook; projected death volumes show 2.8% CAGR for 2026–2035 and 2.3% for 2036–2045, versus 1.1% for 1990–2025.
Q1 FY27 revenue was ~$63m and Operating EBITDA ~$17m; both were in line with PCP as reported and down 3% at constant currency.
Q1 FY27 funeral volumes were ~6,350, down 2% PCP; acquisition contributions more than offset an ~3% contraction in industry death volumes.
Comparable average revenue per funeral grew ~2.5% PCP; reported results included FX impacts of -$2.0m to revenue and -$0.6m to Operating EBITDA.
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Latest events from Propel Funeral Partners
- Revenue up 0.3% to $226.6m, EBITDA and NPAT slightly down, strong cash flow and funding.PFP
H2 2026 - Revenue and profit rose, with strong cash flow and expanded funding supporting future growth.PFPH1 2026
- Record revenue growth, leadership transition, and continued expansion through acquisitions.PFPAGM 2025 Presentation
- Record FY25 results with revenue and EBITDA above guidance, driven by acquisitions and volume growth.PFPH2 2025
- Double-digit revenue and EBITDA growth, strong cash flow, and robust acquisition pipeline.PFPH2 2024
- Double-digit revenue and profit growth in 1H FY25, driven by acquisitions and higher funeral volumes.PFPH1 2025
Next Propel Funeral Partners earnings date
H1 202722 Feb, 2027
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Next Propel Funeral Partners earnings date
H1 202722 Feb, 2027
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Propel Funeral Partners Limited operates in the death care industry, providing funeral, cremation, and related services across Australia and New Zealand. The company manages a network of funeral homes, cremation facilities, cemeteries, and memorial parks, offering services that include funeral planning, mortuary services, and grief support. Propel Funeral Partners aims to serve communities with a range of personalized services, accommodating different cultural, religious, and personal preferences in end-of-life arrangements. Its portfolio also includes pre-paid funeral services, allowing clients to plan ahead for future needs. The company is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, and its shares are listed on the ASX.