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Goodman Group

(Sydney:GMG)

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Neutral 65 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:65Neutral
Price Target:
AU$33.00
▲(21.59% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/19/26
The score is driven primarily by solid underlying financial strength and a constructive earnings outlook (reiterated FY26 EPS growth guidance, expanding WIP, low gearing/liquidity). This is offset by premium valuation (high P/E, low yield) and only moderate technical momentum, plus cash flow/revenue trend concerns.
Positive Factors
Strong balance sheet and liquidity
Goodman’s low gearing and sizable liquidity provide durable financial flexibility to fund development pipelines, support joint ventures and withstand market cycles. This reduces refinancing risk, preserves capacity to recycle capital and allows disciplined deployment without immediate equity dilution.
Scale in funds management and AUM
A large external AUM base creates a recurring, scalable fee franchise that earns base management and potential performance fees. Managing third‑party capital lets Goodman grow fee income and earn fees while limiting balance sheet exposure, supporting steadier long‑term earnings.
Deep development pipeline and data‑centre power bank
A rising WIP and enlarged powered land bank (6GW) create a multi‑year earnings runway via development margins, rental conversions and fee opportunities. Large, higher‑yielding data‑centre projects can sustainably boost returns if executed with partners and leased over time.
Negative Factors
Volatile transactional/performance income
A sharp drop in transactional and performance management income highlights reliance on lumpy deal activity for a material part of earnings. Such volatility undermines revenue predictability, can swing reported profits and makes forward cash flows more dependent on market transaction timing.
Weak cash conversion / negative FCF growth
Negative free cash flow growth and sub‑par conversion of net income to operating cash reduce internal funding for capex, development and distributions. Over time this increases dependence on partner capital or external financing, constraining self‑funded expansion and elevating funding cost sensitivity.
Low pre‑leasing risk on large data‑centre WIP
Many data‑centre projects are at early stages with limited pre‑commitments, creating leasing and vacancy risk given long build cycles. If demand softens or starts are delayed, income conversion and development returns could be pushed out or compressed, pressuring margins and cash timing.

Goodman Group (GMG) vs. iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)

Goodman Group Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionGoodman Group is an integrated property group with operations throughout Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Continental Europe, the United Kingdom, North America and Brazil. Goodman Group, comprised of the stapled entities Goodman Limited, Goodman Industrial Trust and Goodman Logistics (HK) Limited, is the largest industrial property group listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and one of the largest listed specialist investment managers of industrial property and business space globally. Goodman's global property expertise, integrated own+develop+manage customer service offering and significant investment management platform ensures it creates innovative property solutions that meet the individual requirements of its customers, while seeking to deliver long-term returns for investors.
How the Company Makes MoneyGoodman Group generates revenue primarily through the leasing of its industrial properties to tenants, which include logistics operators and retailers. The company earns rental income from long-term leases and has a diversified portfolio that mitigates risk. Additionally, GMG makes money through property development, where it builds new facilities and sells or leases them upon completion, often at a premium due to their strategic locations and modern specifications. The firm also engages in asset management services for third-party investors, earning management fees and performance-based incentives. Key partnerships with major logistics companies and retail giants bolster GMG's revenue streams, while its focus on sustainable development and innovative property solutions enhances its competitive edge in the market.

Goodman Group Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Feb 18, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 19, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call communicated strong operational and strategic progress — including $1.2 billion operating profit, an expanded power bank, growing WIP (to ~$18bn), major development partnerships, low gearing and healthy liquidity — positioning Goodman to capture data center and logistics demand. Key challenges include a material drop in transactional/performance management income, FX and hedging volatility, lower near-term development completions and limited pre-leasing on many data center projects. Management emphasized a disciplined partnering approach, maintained EPS growth guidance (9% target for FY26) and confidence in funding and delivery, suggesting positives outweigh the near-term headwinds.
Q2-2026 Updates
Positive Updates
Strong Operating Profit
Reported operating profit of $1.2 billion for H1 FY26, a little higher than management had expected at the prior quarter.
Material Growth in Work in Progress (WIP)
Work in progress is on track to increase from $14.4 billion to approximately $18 billion by June (≈+25%), with data center projects providing around 500 MW underway by June.
Power Bank Expansion
Owned powered land bank increased from 5 GW to 6 GW across 16 global cities (+20%), with the increase primarily in Australia and Continental Europe and ongoing planning/preconstruction to speed market delivery.
Large-Scale Capital Partnerships Established
Established a $14 billion data center development partnership in Europe and a $2 billion logistics partnership in the U.S., with another partnership expected in Australia; partnering strategy intended to accelerate development while recycling capital.
AUM and Fee Revenue Momentum
Total portfolio value of $87.4 billion at Dec; $75 billion external AUM and stabilized third-party AUM averaged $69 billion in the period (up over $4 billion vs prior corresponding half). Fee revenue was just over 0.9% of average stabilized third-party AUM, broadly in line with long-term expectations.
Improved Investment and Rental Income
Investment earnings were up $54 million overall (after a $5 million adverse FX effect); direct property net rental income increased by $59 million, largely due to higher directly owned assets following the Americas reorganization.
Strong Balance Sheet and Liquidity
Gearing remained low at 4.1% with $5.2 billion of liquidity (cash + undrawn lines) after funding acquisitions and CapEx; management reiterated a target operating EPS growth of 9% for FY26 and the ability to operate gearing within 0–25% policy range.
Development Completions and Leasing
$2.5 billion of developments completed in the half, with ~87% of those completions already leased, supporting near-term income conversion.
Negative Updates
Significant Decline in Transactional/Performance Management Income
Management income was $137 million lower than the prior corresponding half; transactional and performance-based revenues fell by $160 million to $79 million, driving the majority of the decline.
Lower Realized Development Earnings and Reduced Near-Term Production
Realized development earnings were down $36 million on the prior corresponding period (with a $26 million adverse FX impact). Average annualized production rate was ~ $6.3 billion this half versus $6.6 billion in the pcp, reflecting lower short-term completion volumes and a resynchronization of activity.
Pre-leasing and Commitment Risk for Data Center Projects
A large portion of the new fully fitted data center projects in WIP are largely uncommitted from a lease perspective; current level of pre-leasing is low due to project stages and long lead times, increasing short-term leasing risk.
FX and Hedging Volatility Impact
FX movements had a $33 million adverse impact on translation of foreign-denominated operating income; changes in hedge valuations led to a net $48 million reconciling loss (currency strength increased FX hedge values but interest-rate hedge values declined).
Unrealized Valuation and Accounting Deductions
The half included over $250 million of unrealized valuation gains (group share ~ $900 million at 100% portfolio level) but after deductions for prior period realized gains and accrued costs the net reconciling effect was a $112 million deduction from profits.
Increased Interest Costs and Capitalized Interest
Net interest income increased by $63 million; gross interest paid up $14 million due to higher rates and bond refinancing, while capitalized interest rose $31 million. Management noted borrowing costs around 4% but net WACD around 1% after hedges.
Dependency on Partner Capital and Execution Complexity
Large scale, long-duration data center builds require substantial capital and complex multi-year execution; management highlighted this as both opportunity and risk, noting the need to continue partnering with major capital providers and the challenges in delivering infrastructure globally.
Company Guidance
Goodman reiterated guidance to deliver operating EPS growth of 9% for FY‑26 and expects rising activity and customer commitments through 2026 as more starts convert to construction: work‑in‑progress is ~$14.4bn today and is expected to be ~ $18bn by June (including ~500 MW of data‑center projects underway by June and a 90 MW fully‑fitted Sydney start this quarter), the power bank has grown from 5 GW to 6 GW across 16 cities, expected WIP yield‑on‑cost has risen to >8% (now >70% data centers), and the group targets increased third‑party stabilized AUM (portfolio $87.4bn, external AUM $75bn, stabilized third‑party AUM avg ~$69bn); H1 operating profit was $1.2bn, H1 development completions were $2.5bn (87% leased), average annualised production was ~$6.3bn (vs $6.6bn pcp), gearing is low at 4.1% with $5.2bn liquidity, net WACD ~1% (gross borrowing cost ~4%), and Goodman will continue to scale via capital partnerships (e.g., $14bn European DC JV, $2bn U.S. logistics JV) while expecting sequential half‑on‑half income growth as activity increases.

Goodman Group Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Profitability and balance sheet strength are solid (strong margins and low leverage), but revenue has been declining and cash conversion/free cash flow trends are weak, which tempers overall financial quality.
Income Statement
65
Positive
Goodman Group's income statement shows a mixed performance. The gross profit margin is strong, indicating efficient cost management. However, the revenue growth rate has been negative in recent years, which is a concern. The net profit margin is high, but this is partly due to a significant net income in 2025, which may not be sustainable. Overall, profitability is strong, but the declining revenue trend needs attention.
Balance Sheet
75
Positive
The balance sheet reflects a stable financial position with a low debt-to-equity ratio, indicating prudent leverage management. The return on equity has been positive, although it has fluctuated over the years. The equity ratio is healthy, suggesting a strong capital base. Overall, the balance sheet is robust, with manageable debt levels and solid equity.
Cash Flow
60
Neutral
Cash flow analysis reveals some challenges. The free cash flow growth rate has been negative recently, indicating potential cash generation issues. The operating cash flow to net income ratio is below 1, suggesting that not all net income is being converted into cash. However, the free cash flow to net income ratio is close to 1, indicating efficient cash usage. Overall, cash flow management requires improvement to ensure sustainable cash generation.
BreakdownTTMJun 2025Jun 2024Jun 2023Jun 2022Jun 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue1.44B2.21B1.92B1.96B2.06B1.87B
Gross Profit891.10M1.42B1.37B1.33B1.45B947.90M
EBITDA2.08B2.18B22.80M462.10M688.20M515.00M
Net Income1.69B1.67B-98.90M1.56B3.41B2.31B
Balance Sheet
Total Assets30.32B31.57B23.83B24.07B21.47B16.89B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments2.96B3.96B1.79B1.36B1.06B920.40M
Total Debt4.22B5.28B3.72B3.36B2.90B2.15B
Total Liabilities6.57B8.26B6.29B6.05B5.04B3.73B
Stockholders Equity23.75B23.31B17.54B18.02B16.42B13.16B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow1.17B953.20M1.18B1.27B835.10M1.11B
Operating Cash Flow1.21B959.60M1.19B1.28B841.00M1.11B
Investing Cash Flow-2.13B-3.48B-688.20M-716.00M-1.00B-549.90M
Financing Cash Flow2.44B4.60B-52.40M-308.80M299.70M-1.35B

Goodman Group Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price27.14
Price Trends
50DMA
30.26
Negative
100DMA
30.63
Negative
200DMA
32.30
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-0.67
Positive
RSI
31.77
Neutral
STOCH
11.16
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For AU:GMG, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 27.14 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 29.74, below the 50-day MA of 30.26, and below the 200-day MA of 32.30, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.67 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 31.77 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 11.16 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for AU:GMG.

Goodman Group Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
75
Outperform
AU$11.87B11.827.99%4.29%4.75%170.39%
70
Outperform
AU$9.93B10.6024.58%1.97%15.06%47.66%
69
Neutral
AU$9.31B10.583.56%4.41%12.66%
65
Neutral
$2.17B12.193.79%4.94%3.15%1.96%
65
Neutral
AU$57.60B19.167.99%1.02%16.87%
56
Neutral
AU$6.94B5.341.32%5.32%4.52%
54
Neutral
AU$2.64B4.723.57%6.14%-9.63%
* Real Estate Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
AU:GMG
Goodman Group
27.14
-4.63
-14.57%
AU:CHC
Charter Hall Group
21.00
4.38
26.35%
AU:DXS
Dexus
6.45
-0.67
-9.45%
AU:GPT
GPT Group
4.81
0.43
9.77%
AU:SGP
Stockland
4.82
-0.04
-0.92%
AU:CLW
Charter Hall Long WALE REIT
3.67
0.09
2.51%

Goodman Group Corporate Events

Goodman Group Reports Lapse of 171,380 Performance Rights
Jan 9, 2026

Goodman Group has notified the market that 171,380 GMGAM performance rights have lapsed as of 31 December 2025 after the conditions attached to those rights were not satisfied or became incapable of being met. The cessation of these securities modestly reduces the company’s outstanding equity-based incentive pool and may slightly affect future dilution from employee or executive incentive plans, but does not alter the group’s existing issued capital structure in a material way.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:GMG) stock is a Buy with a A$40.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Goodman Group stock, see the AU:GMG Stock Forecast page.

CPP Investments and Goodman in A$14bn European Data Centre Push
Dec 22, 2025

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Goodman Group have formed a 50/50 European data centre partnership valued at A$14 billion (€8 billion), with an initial capital commitment of A$3.9 billion (€2.2 billion) to develop a portfolio of large-scale facilities in Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Paris. The Goodman European Data Centre Development Partnership will initially comprise four projects in Europe’s key FLAP markets, offering a combined 435 MW of primary power and 282 MW of IT load with secured power, planning approvals and advanced site works, reinforcing both partners’ strategic push into digital infrastructure and positioning Goodman as a major developer for accelerating cloud and AI-related capacity demand in Europe, while marking CPP Investments’ first dedicated data centre platform in the region.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:GMG) stock is a Buy with a A$41.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Goodman Group stock, see the AU:GMG Stock Forecast page.

Goodman Group Announces Dividend Distribution for 2025
Dec 12, 2025

Goodman Group has announced a dividend distribution of AUD 0.15 per fully paid ordinary/unit stapled security, with the ex-date set for December 30, 2025, and the record date on December 31, 2025. The payment will be made on February 25, 2026, reflecting the company’s ongoing commitment to providing returns to its investors, which may positively impact its market position and stakeholder confidence.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:GMG) stock is a Buy with a A$40.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Goodman Group stock, see the AU:GMG Stock Forecast page.

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Disclaimer

This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Feb 19, 2026