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Channel Infrastructure NZ Limited (NZ:CHI)
OTHER OTC:CHI
Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 26, 2026TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
―Last Year’s EPS
0.03Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 0 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call balanced solid operational and financial execution with disciplined growth investment. Key positives include EBITDA growth (4% pro forma), improved free cash flow (+5%) and conversion (72%), a materially strong total shareholder return (63%), successful project delivery progress (Z Energy tank ahead of schedule, conversion project on track) and strategic expansion into Australia (25% Somerton JV). Negatives are manageable: revenue broadly flat due to contract step‑downs and Wiri lease expiry, increased leverage to 3.6x following the Somerton acquisition, modest near‑term jet fuel growth guidance (~2%) amid airline availability issues, a paused peaking plant project pending government decisions, some one‑off costs and tax accounting variability, and a missed customer assessment target. On balance the highlights substantially outweigh the lowlights, with healthy cash generation, project momentum and strategic positioning offsetting near-term demand and financing headwinds.Company Guidance
EBITDA and Margin
Reported EBITDA of $93.4 million with an EBITDA margin of 67%; EBITDA grew 4% on a pro forma basis excluding the one-off impact of the expired Wiri lease.
Free Cash Flow and Conversion
Normalized free cash flow of $66.9 million, up 5% year‑on‑year; free cash flow conversion improved to 72% from 67% (increase of 5 percentage points).
Dividend Increase and Capital Return
Board declared a final dividend of $0.0675 per share and intentionally classified the higher payout as an ordinary dividend, reflecting stronger-than-anticipated cash generation and a raised payout approach within the 70%–90% normalized free cash flow policy.
Strong Shareholder Returns and Market Milestones
Total shareholder return for FY25 was 63%, significantly outperforming the NZX 50; company listed on the ASX and completed strategic entry into the Australian market with a 25% acquisition of the Somerton jet fuel pipeline.
Operational Performance and Safety
No Tier 1 or Tier 2 process safety incidents for the year; three recordable cases and one minor lost time injury. Pipeline and tank availability described as world‑class; Marsden Point throughput exceeded 3.5 billion litres and Q4 was the highest throughput since import terminal operations began.
Project Delivery and Growth Pipeline
Z Energy jet storage project on track and expected to deliver in Q3 ahead of schedule; new bitumen import terminal well underway and expected operational in late 2026/Q4; conversion project ($220m budget) remains on track for completion by 31 Dec 2027.
Contract Wins and Future Revenue
Signed a storage contract extension adding $50 million of revenue prior to PPI over a 9-year extension (benefit starts Q1 2028); four new growth projects executed over past two years expected to deliver an additional $170 million before PPI over 15 years.
Finance and Cost Discipline
Lower financing costs following interest rate hedging and a November 2024 refinancing that reduced the all‑in cost of drawn facilities by 0.6%; operating costs held broadly flat despite investment in growth; maintenance CapEx $12.3m and growth CapEx $27.1m.
Channel Infrastructure NZ Limited (NZ:CHI) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
NZ:CHI 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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NZ:CHI Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 26, 2026 | $2.91 | $2.88 | -1.03% |
Aug 25, 2025 | $2.14 | $2.18 | +1.82% |
Feb 26, 2025 | $1.80 | $1.84 | +2.61% |
Aug 22, 2024 | $1.43 | $1.44 | +0.63% |
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FAQ
When does Channel Infrastructure NZ Limited (NZ:CHI) report earnings?
Channel Infrastructure NZ Limited (NZ:CHI) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 26, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
What is Channel Infrastructure NZ Limited (NZ:CHI) earnings time?
Channel Infrastructure NZ Limited (NZ:CHI) earnings time is at Aug 26, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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