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Sonic Healthcare H1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2026 earnings summary18 Feb, 2026
Executive summary
Revenue for H1 FY2026 was A$5.445 billion, up 16.6–17% year-over-year, with organic growth of 5% and further uplift from acquisitions.
EBITDA reached A$907 million, up 9.7–10%, and net profit rose 10.9–11% to A$262 million; EPS improved to 53.1 cents.
Management focus remains on EPS improvement, operating leverage, cost control, and capital management, with ongoing U.S. business review and rationalization of anatomical pathology operations.
Cash generated from operations increased 10% to A$682 million.
Full-year earnings guidance is on track.
Financial highlights
EBITDA margin improved by 30 basis points year-over-year to 18.1%, reflecting synergy realization and cost control.
Interim dividend increased by 2.3% to 45 cents per share, 60% franked, with a record date of March 5 and payment on March 19.
Net interest-bearing debt increased to A$3.6 billion due to acquisitions; debt cover ratio at 2.5x, gearing ratio at 29.0%, and interest cover at 9.5x.
Available headroom of ~A$1 billion before interim dividend payment.
Cash generated from operations was A$682 million, up 10%.
Outlook and guidance
EBITDA guidance for FY2026 reaffirmed at A$1.87–1.95 billion (constant currency).
Depreciation forecast reduced to A$770–780 million; interest expense to rise ~15% year-over-year; effective tax rate at ~27%.
Guidance excludes property sale gains, future acquisitions, and assumes no regulatory changes.
FX tailwind expected to be more modest in H2; organic growth is key for achieving upper end of guidance.
Expected impact of US pathology rationalization?
Update on Change Healthcare advance offset agreement?
Reconcile reported vs adjusted EBITDA margin change?
German GOA reform: how is Sonic preparing?
U.S. revenue collection system: revised outlook?
FWC health professionals: funding offset status?
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Sonic Healthcare Limited provides medical diagnostic services, including laboratory medicine, pathology, and radiology services. The company operates a network of diagnostic laboratories and imaging centers across Australia, the United States, Europe, and other international markets. Sonic Healthcare serves healthcare providers, hospitals, and patients with diagnostic testing and consulting. The company is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, and its shares are listed on the ASX.
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