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Bapcor Posts 1H26 Loss, Launches $200m Equity Raising and Confirms Lower Leverage

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  • Bapcor reported a 1H26 statutory loss and softer revenue but met underlying NPAT guidance.
  • The company launched a $200m equity raising, confirmed lower leverage and outlined turnaround efforts.
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Bapcor Posts 1H26 Loss, Launches $200m Equity Raising and Confirms Lower Leverage

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Bapcor Ltd ( (AU:BAP) ) has shared an announcement.

Bapcor has reported a challenging first half to FY26, posting a statutory loss of $104.8 million driven by $110.3 million in significant post‑tax items, with underlying revenue down 2.3% to $973 million and underlying NPAT of $5.5 million, in line with guidance. Net debt rose modestly to $387.3 million, but the group remained within debt covenants, secured lender support and covenant amendments, and announced a $200 million fully underwritten equity raising to strengthen financial flexibility, while also correcting a typographical error to confirm its pro forma post‑raising net leverage ratio at 31 December 2025 is 1.70 times, not 2.13 times, and signalling operational turnaround efforts under its new CEO focused on restoring performance in its network, retail and trade businesses, with no interim dividend declared.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:BAP) stock is a Hold with a A$1.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Bapcor Ltd stock, see the AU:BAP Stock Forecast page.

More about Bapcor Ltd

Bapcor Limited is a leading Australia and New Zealand provider of aftermarket vehicle parts, accessories, equipment, service and solutions. The company operates across trade, retail and specialist networks, supplying essential automotive products to workshops, retailers and consumers in the region.

Average Trading Volume: 2,566,786

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: A$582.1M

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