The Downer EDI Ltd (ASX: DOW) share price is in focus today after the company reported a 29.8% jump in statutory NPAT to $98 million and improved its EBITA margin to 4.6%, topping management targets.
What did Downer EDI report?
- Statutory NPAT up 29.8% to $98 million
- Underlying NPATA up 7.0% to $136.1 million
- EBITA increased 11.2% to $227.1 million (margin up to 4.6%)
- Revenue down 6.9% to $4,860.7 million, reflecting divestments and a focus on quality earnings
- Fully franked interim dividend of 12.9 cents per share, up 19.4%
- Cash conversion was strong at 90.5%, exceeding targets
What else do investors need to know?
Downer’s ongoing portfolio simplification is almost complete, with major divestments including its 49% stake in Keolis Downer and a non-core New Zealand cleaning business. This sharpened their focus on markets aligned with their technical strengths.
Despite a dip in revenueâlargely in line with expectationsâDowner boosted its work-in-hand by nearly 9% to $38.2 billion, thanks to new contracts across energy, water, defence, and transport. The company also flagged sustained cost control, contract margin improvements, and a stronger balance sheet as key drivers of its solid result.
Safety remains a top priority, although worksite incidents did impact results. The company is also progressing on succession, welcoming a new leader for its Transport & Infrastructure arm in April 2026.
What did Downer EDI management say?
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Peter Tompkins said:
We have expanded our margin and grown the bottom line, improved the quality and predictability of earnings, increased work-in-hand, and strengthened our balance sheet. These outcomes reflect our focus on enhanced contract performance, tighter risk controls, and the continued embedment of a culture of accountability across the organisation.
What’s next for Downer EDI?
Downer expects FY26 revenue to be slightly below the previous year’s pro forma figure, with further gains targeted for earnings and EBITA margins. They are aiming for underlying NPATA of $295 million to $315 million, depending on stable economic and market conditions.
The medium-term ambition is for a compound annual revenue growth rate of 4â5% out to FY30, underpinned by their expanding order book and strong position across key infrastructure and government markets.
Downer EDI share price snapshot
Over the past 12 months, Downer EDI shares have rise 45%, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has increased 9% over the same period.
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