Peter Warren boosts profit, dividend and growth plans on stronger H1

Peter Warren Automotive Holdings Ltd ( (AU:PWR) ) has shared an announcement.

Peter Warren Automotive Holdings reported a strong first half for FY26, with underlying profit before tax rising 76.1% to $12.5 million on 3.2% revenue growth to $1.27 billion, aided by tighter inventory control, lower interest costs and a richer mix of high-margin services. Margins held steady, net debt fell and the board lifted the interim dividend to 3.0 cents per share, reflecting confidence in earnings momentum.

The group advanced its consolidation strategy by agreeing to acquire Wakeling Automotive in Western Sydney, a deal expected to increase revenue by about 20% and deepen its footprint in one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions. Management also highlighted its expanding portfolio of leading Chinese brands, new senior appointments in finance, operations and technology, and reiterated its intention to pursue further M&A as competition in the new car market intensifies.

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

More about Peter Warren Automotive Holdings Ltd

Peter Warren Automotive Holdings is an Australian automotive dealership group listed on the ASX that operates multi-franchise sites across the country. The company sells new and used vehicles and focuses on higher-margin services including parts, servicing, finance, insurance and aftermarket products, with a growing exposure to fast-expanding Chinese car brands.

Average Trading Volume: 121,354

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: A$284.7M

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