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Waterco H2 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H2 2026 earnings summary27 Aug, 2026
Executive summary
Achieved record EBIT and net profit after tax, with EBIT up 42% and statutory NPAT up 59% year-over-year.
Revenue grew 1.7% to $259.3 million, with international growth offsetting softer ANZ results.
Earnings per share increased to 44.0 cents, and total dividends rose to 20 cents per share, fully franked.
Operational integration and warehouse consolidation drove cost savings, with further benefits expected in FY27.
International expansion advanced, with a new European partnership and resilient Middle East sales.
Financial highlights
Revenue increased to $259.3 million, with sales revenue up 1% to $253.0 million.
Statutory NPAT rose 59% to $15.4 million; underlying NPAT up 30% to $16.1 million.
Underlying EBIT up 20% to $24.8 million, with EBIT margin improving to 9.4% statutory.
Net debt increased to $31.3 million, with gearing at 20%.
Operating cash flow decreased to $14.3 million due to higher tax paid and inventory build.
Outlook and guidance
Focus on lifting EBIT to sales ratio through closer management of sales and margins.
Warehouse consolidation savings expected to flow from FY27.
International expansion, product innovation, and manufacturing capacity to support growth.
Confident in trajectory toward improved long-term profitability, with increased final dividend.
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Waterco Limited is a company specializing in the manufacture and distribution of water treatment products and pool equipment. The company provides solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications, with a product lineup that includes filtration systems, pumps, heating equipment, and chemicals for water purification. Waterco serves clients in sectors such as swimming pool maintenance, aquaculture, and water treatment, emphasizing efficient and sustainable water management technologies. The company is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, and its shares are listed on the ASX.