Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd. (AU:CWY)
ASX:CWY
Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 26, 2026TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q4)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.06Last Year’s EPS
0.05Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 8 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call presents a broadly positive operational and financial momentum: solid top-line growth (13%), double‑digit improvements in key profitability metrics (EBIT +16.9%), an upgraded FY26 EBIT guidance, identified cost savings and synergies that should meaningfully boost FY27 results, and continued investment in safety and digitization. Material negatives include two fatal incidents, one-off cash drag from a large catch‑up tax payment and legacy remediation costs, higher net finance costs from acquisition financing, underperformance in Health Services/OTS and noncash impairments tied to specific assets. On balance the company signals improving performance, credible execution on synergies and a clearer path to stronger free cash flow in H2 and FY27, outweighing the notable but largely one-off or remediable lowlights.Company Guidance
Group Revenue Growth
Net revenue increased 13% to almost $1.9 billion in 1H FY26, driven by disciplined pricing and strategic acquisitions (Citywide, Contract Resources).
EBIT and Margin Expansion
Group EBIT rose 16.9% to $228 million and EBIT margin improved 40 basis points to 12.2%, reflecting better asset utilization and cost efficiency.
Upgraded Full-Year Guidance
Management upgraded FY26 EBIT guidance to $480–$500 million (midpoint implies ~19% year‑on‑year EBIT growth), citing clear drivers for a stronger second half.
Strong Segment Performance – Solid Waste Services
Solid Waste Services net revenue grew 7.5% to $1.25 billion; EBIT increased 11% to $196.7 million and EBIT margin expanded 50 basis points to 15.7%.
Industrial Services and Contract Resources Outperformance
Industrial Services net revenue increased 74% to $339 million and EBIT grew 164% to $28.8 million. Contract Resources revenue up 19.5% to $157.8 million with EBIT $17.5 million and EBITA $20.1 million (EBITA margin 12.7%).
Return and Profitability Improvements
Group ROCE improved 80 basis points to 9.4%; ROIC up 60 basis points to 6.3%; EPSA up 18.2% and NPATA up 18.5% to $117.3 million.
Dividend Increase
Board declared a fully franked interim dividend of $0.0335 per share, up 19.6%, reflecting confidence in sustainable cash generation.
Cost Savings and Synergies Identified
Expect to capture ~$3 million in synergies from the Contract Resources acquisition and $15 million in in‑year savings from the indirect cost review, increasing to at least $35 million annualized benefit in FY27.
Capital Intensity Declining; CapEx Guidance Stable
FY26 CapEx guidance unchanged at ~ $415 million; company expects CapEx as a percentage of revenue to be the lowest in five years and to shift spend toward lower‑risk fleet investment.
Operational and Network Wins
Secured Cairns municipal collections contract (7.5 years; >$100 million revenue over life), improved post‑collections project volumes/pricing, and grew resource recovery volumes (CDS + FOGO-driven wins in NSW).
Safety and Risk-Reduction Investments
Serious injury frequency rate reduced 64% vs 1H FY25 to 0.36; TRIFR down 35% to 3.5. No major or significant environmental incidents in the half. $21 million of HS&E capital spent in H1 on risk reduction, with yellow-gear pedestrian detection rolled out mid‑calendar year and IVMS across ~3,500 heavy vehicles by Dec 2026 (costs included in FY26 CapEx).
AU:CWY Earnings History
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AU:CWY Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 25, 2026 | AU$2.37 | AU$2.54 | +7.48% |
Aug 19, 2025 | AU$2.78 | AU$2.74 | -1.40% |
Feb 18, 2025 | AU$2.60 | AU$2.59 | -0.38% |
Aug 20, 2024 | AU$2.77 | AU$2.82 | +1.73% |
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FAQ
When does Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd. (AU:CWY) report earnings?
Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd. (AU:CWY) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 26, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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What is AU:CWY EPS forecast?
AU:CWY EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q4) is 0.06.