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Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 20, 2026TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q4)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.54Last Year’s EPS
0.32Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 5 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a strong set of H1 results with material top-line and profit growth (revenue +29%, EBIT +52%, NPAT +55%) driven by both Communications and an exceptional Minelab performance (revenue +46%, margin 45%). Product-led momentum, a sizable orderbook (+19% to $294m) and large engineering spend (9% of revenue) underpin confidence and growth visibility. Key near-term challenges include elevated operating expenses, a temporary slowdown in Zetron Americas procurement, a modest rise in net debt and a higher effective tax rate (~25%). Management remains confident on FY '26 guidance (Communications 15–20% growth range; Minelab H2 at least in line with H1) and retains balance sheet flexibility for disciplined M&A. On balance, the highlights materially outweigh the lowlights.Company Guidance
Group Revenue Growth
Group revenue increased 29% to $394 million, driven by strong organic growth and a full first-half contribution from the Kagwerks acquisition.
Strong Profitability Expansion
EBIT increased 52% and NPAT increased 55% to $71 million; NPAT margin improved to over 18%, demonstrating operating leverage and improved product mix.
Generous Interim Dividend
Board declared a fully franked interim dividend of $0.195 per share, up 56% on the prior corresponding period, reflecting disciplined capital management.
Communications Growth and Orderbook
Communications revenue rose 19% to $222 million; segment profit increased 17% to $58 million with margins around 26%. Orderbook increased 19% to $294 million, providing strong H2 visibility and the business is targeting 15–20% FY '26 revenue growth.
Unmanned Systems Momentum
Unmanned systems revenue grew 68% to $73 million, with roughly half tied to operational defense applications in conflict zones and the remainder from non-conflict defense/security programs across Asia, U.S. and Europe.
Minelab Exceptional Performance
Minelab revenue rose 46% to $168 million and segment margin expanded to 45%, supported by elevated gold prices, strong Africa demand and high-teens growth in rest-of-world markets.
Product and R&D Investment
Engineering investment was $36 million (≈9% of group revenue) supporting new product launches including the Gold Monster 2000 and upcoming GPZ/GPX updates, with management pointing to product-led sales momentum.
Balance Sheet and Financial Flexibility
Net debt closed at $88 million (up $10 million vs June) with conservative leverage of 0.4x EBITDA and undrawn facilities of $140 million plus a $150 million accordion, preserving capacity for acquisitions.
AU:CDA Earnings History
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AU:CDA Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 18, 2026 | AU$34.44 | AU$34.35 | -0.26% |
Aug 20, 2025 | AU$23.41 | AU$25.91 | +10.69% |
Feb 20, 2025 | AU$16.77 | AU$15.85 | -5.50% |
Aug 21, 2024 | AU$12.59 | AU$14.02 | +11.37% |
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FAQ
When does Codan Limited (AU:CDA) report earnings?
Codan Limited (AU:CDA) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 20, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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Codan Limited (AU:CDA) earnings time is at Aug 20, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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What is AU:CDA EPS forecast?
AU:CDA EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q4) is 0.54.