SHAPE Australia (SHA) Trading update summary
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Trading update summary
27 Oct, 2026Q1 trading performance
Q1 FY27 project wins were $504.6 million, versus $336 million in the prior corresponding period; quarter-end backlog was $762.7 million, up 21% since 30 June 2026.
Modular construction Q1 revenue was $20.6 million, compared with $14.5 million in the prior corresponding period.
DigiCo data centre award
An approximately $800 million DigiCo data centre contract awarded in October lifted project wins above $1.4 billion and backlog above $1.5 billion as at 19 October 2026.
The project is expected to add approximately $200 million of accretive revenue in each of FY27 and FY28, above pre-award forecasts; expansion funding is from existing liquidity, debt facilities and US asset-sale proceeds.
DigiCo confirmed the customer contract, with approved grid capacity, water access and State Significant Development Approval; delivery follows an ECI process after the 20 MW SYD1 Stage 1 upgrade.
A dedicated delivery team of 50-plus combines Stage 1 personnel and data centre specialists; major subcontract pricing and terms are secured back-to-back with head-contract commitments.
Diversification and pipeline
Modular by SHAPE launched its third national facility in Perth and secured its first Western Australian project through the Government modular panel for the Department of Education Modular Building Program.
Regional operations contributed project wins, with notable contributions from Tasmania; all three growth and diversification pillars were reported as performing well.
Known project opportunities over the next 120 days exceeded $1.7 billion and the total pipeline exceeded $4.5 billion as at 19 October 2026.
Backlog and pipeline figures exclude Arden Fitout & Maintenance Pty Ltd and Australian Professional Shopfitters Pty Ltd.
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