The NIB holdings Ltd (ASX: NIB) share price is in focus as the company flagged $17 million in non-recurring expenses for the first half of FY26, higher than the previous guidance, with underlying operating profit (UOP) still expected to meet expectations.
What did NIB holdings report?
- Expected non-recurring cash expenses of around $17 million in 1H26, up from prior guidance
- Non-cash expense of about $4.5 million for redundant software amortisation
- FY25 one-off and non-recurring expenses totalled $21.5 million
- Underlying operating profit (UOP) remains on track with previous expectations
- Announcement of ongoing restructuring costs tied to productivity programs and strategic reviews
What else do investors need to know?
NIB attributed the higher one-off expenses mainly to historical adjustments on the Private Health Insurance Australian Government Rebate (AGR) and the NSW Hospital Insurance Levy (HIL). The company adjusted its claims and levy calculations following new clarification and legal decisions affecting the health insurance industry.
Additionally, a reduction in the value of previously acquired softwareâstemming from consolidation of NDIS-related businesses onto a unified technology platformâled to a one-off, non-cash hit to statutory profit. The group-wide productivity program and the ongoing strategic review of nib Travel will also contribute to non-recurring costs.
What’s next for NIB holdings?
Looking ahead, NIB anticipates its 1H26 underlying operating profit will stay in line with market expectations, subject to outcomes from second quarter risk equalisation. The company is focusing on streamlining its technology and business models to drive efficiencies, including consolidating its NDIS businesses and continuing its review of the travel segment, with updates expected in FY26.
NIB is scheduled to release its full 1H26 results on 23 February 2026.
NIB holdings share price snapshot
Over the past 12 months, NIB Holdings shares have risen 27%, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has risen 5% over the same period.
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