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).