Orora Ltd. (AU:ORA)
ASX:ORA
Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 19, 2026TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q4)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.07Last Year’s EPS
0.07Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 9 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a predominantly positive operational and financial update: strong group EBITDA growth, significant operating cash flow improvement, robust Cans volume and revenue expansion, balance sheet strength and active shareholder returns. These positives are tempered by ongoing challenges at Saverglass (revenue/mix pressure, higher depreciation and near-term restructuring/closure costs), some softness in Gawler volumes, higher D&A that constrains EBIT growth, and short-term working capital and freight pressures. Management has announced targeted actions (Saverglass restructuring, capacity investments, inventory normalization) and the outlook for FY'26 was maintained with expectations of EBITDA and cash flow growth across businesses, suggesting confidence in recovery and future leverage from completed investments.Company Guidance
Group EBITDA, EBIT and NPAT Growth
Group EBITDA of $218 million, up 14.4% year-on-year; EBIT of $131 million, up 8.5%; underlying NPAT of $77.8-78 million, up ~32% — driven by broad-based EBITDA growth across all divisions and lower net finance costs.
Strong Operating Cash Flow and Balance Sheet
Operating cash flow of $189.7-$190 million, up 51%; cash realization 112%; free cash flow available to shareholders $74.9 million (up $96 million); net debt ~$386-$387 million with leverage ~0.9x EBITDA and liquidity >$1.2 billion.
Cans Business: Robust Volume and Revenue Growth
Cans revenue $442 million, up 18.6% (15% ex aluminum pass-through); volumes up 11.2%; EBITDA $60.7 million up 8.1% (adjusted +17% excluding $5m corporate allocation); EBIT $51.6 million up 4.4% (adjusted +14.5%); investments nearing completion with total Cans capex ~ $360 million across network and expected >$50 million incremental EBIT when fully ramped.
Rocklea Expansion and Capacity Leverage
Rocklea 375m-can line on schedule for end FY'26 completion (commissioning H1 FY'27), ~13% network capacity uplift; ~$100 million spent to date with ~$40 million to go; once operational Orora expects capacity to support ~5% annual volume growth without major capex until after 2030 and significant future earnings leverage (88% of capex spent but only 38% of EBIT realized so far).
Gawler Energy Efficiency and Earnings Improvement
Gawler EBITDA rose ~54% to just under $35 million and EBIT up ~94% to $17 million, benefiting from the G3 furnace rebuild which delivered ~31% energy efficiency improvement; minimal ongoing CapEx expected post-investment.
Shareholder Returns
Completed 2025 on-market buyback of ~$227 million (110 million shares, ~8% of issued shares); Board declared interim dividend $0.05 per share (unfranked) with a payout ratio ~79%; new on-market buyback announced up to ~$270 million (~10% of issued shares).
Saverglass Order Momentum & Inventory Normalization
Saverglass average monthly orders for the 7 months to January up ~18% year-on-year; sales volumes up 2.6% in 1H; total inventory stable with customer-owned inventory down ~18% at Dec 2025 (15% at Jan 2026), indicating destocking is largely behind the business.
Sustainability and Safety Progress
No serious injuries or fatalities; recordable case frequency rate declined. Sustainability targets maintained: 41% Scope 1 & 2 GHG reduction by FY'35 (from FY'19); Scope 3 target 31% reduction; Global Glass progressing toward 68% recycled content by FY'35 (44% in FY'25); Cans at 78% recycled content (target minimum 80% by FY'30).
AU:ORA Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
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AU:ORA Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 11, 2026 | AU$2.15 | AU$2.16 | +0.47% |
Aug 13, 2025 | AU$2.01 | AU$2.12 | +5.22% |
Feb 13, 2025 | AU$2.18 | AU$2.08 | -4.68% |
Aug 13, 2024 | AU$2.07 | AU$2.18 | +5.31% |
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FAQ
When does Orora Ltd. (AU:ORA) report earnings?
Orora Ltd. (AU:ORA) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 19, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
What is Orora Ltd. (AU:ORA) earnings time?
Orora Ltd. (AU:ORA) earnings time is at Aug 19, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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What is AU:ORA EPS forecast?
AU:ORA EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q4) is 0.07.