Downer EDI posts stronger margin and profit in FY26 earnings

The Downer EDI Ltd (ASX: DOW) share price is in focus today after the company reported a 51% jump in statutory net profit and a 17% lift in fully franked dividends for the 2026 financial year.

What did Downer EDI report?

• Statutory NPAT rose 51.2% to $225.4 million
• Underlying NPATA increased 9.8% to $306.7 million
• Underlying EBITA grew 6.1% to $502.9 million, with a margin uplift to 5.1%
• Overall revenue fell 7.5% to $9.74 billion
• Total fully franked dividend increased 17.3% to 29.2 cents per share
• Cash conversion remained strong at 91.1%, exceeding targets

What else do investors need to know?

Downer’s financial year emphasised improving margins by focusing on higher quality, more resilient contracts across core infrastructure and services. While revenue dipped due to portfolio simplification and foreign exchange impacts, profit and cash performance improved on the back of disciplined execution, cost control and project delivery.

Work-in-hand rose 10% to a record $38.5 billion, backed by solid new wins in defence, water, renewables, and government infrastructure. The company also continued its on-market share buy-back program, having repurchased approximately $96.5 million of shares by year end.

What did Downer EDI management say?

Peter Tompkins, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, said:

FY26 reflects the continued benefits of our focus on operational discipline, cost leadership, revenue quality and consistent execution.

Over the past three years, we have built a more focused and resilient business, improving margins, strengthening the balance sheet and enhancing the quality of our earnings.

What’s next for Downer EDI?

Looking to FY27, Downer is targeting further revenue and earnings growth and continued margin improvement. The company expects a stronger second half as new contracts ramp up and volumes improve in road services and facilities.

Management remains upbeat about the medium-term outlook, highlighting growth opportunities in energy transition, data centres, defence, and transport infrastructure. Downer aims to maintain strong market positions while delivering steady returns to shareholders.

Downer EDI share price snapshot

The Downer EDI share price has outperformed the S&P/ASX 200 index (ASX: XJO) over the past 12 months with a gain of around 7.5%.

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