Brook Crompton Holdings (AWC) H1 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• H1 revenue fell 3.8% YoY to S$29.2m; profit before tax declined 39.1% to S$1.2m and profit for the period fell to S$0.6m.

• Management attributed lower earnings to reduced gross profit, higher operating costs and lower interest income; EBITDA fell to S$1.9m from S$2.5m.

Financial highlights

• Revenue was S$29.161m versus S$30.304m YoY; gross profit was S$8.785m versus S$9.093m, with gross margin described as consistent.

• Other income rose 36.1% to S$532k, mainly from supplier claims and additional administrative fee reimbursements.

• Total expenses increased 7.9% to S$8.131m; distribution and marketing costs rose 7.3% to S$4.881m.

• Profit before tax was S$1.186m versus S$1.947m; income tax expense rose to S$625k from S$503k, and net profit was S$561k versus S$1.444m.

• Basic and diluted EPS were both 2.81 Singapore cents, down from 4.75 cents YoY.

Outlook and guidance

• Second-half FY2026 trading conditions remain uncertain across regions; priorities include cost discipline, operational improvements, pricing and inventory management, and customer relationships.

• Preparation is underway for North American energy-efficiency legislation taking effect in June 2027, with a focus on compliant, high-efficiency products.

• Long-term industry prospects remain positive as investment in efficiency, sustainability and electrification supports demand for high-efficiency motors.