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IVE Group posts FY26 result, beats dividend guidance

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The IVE Group Ltd (ASX: IGL) share price is in focus today after the company delivered a full-year FY26 result in line with guidance. The company raised its dividend above guidance to 18.5 cents per share and reported improved margins, despite softer revenue in challenging market conditions.

What did IVE Group report?

  • Revenue fell 1.8% to $937.4 million from $954.8 million in FY25.
  • Pre-AASB 16 underlying NPAT increased 3.0% to $52.5 million.
  • Post-AASB 16 underlying NPAT slipped 1.7% to $51.2 million.
  • IFRS NPAT dropped to $37.4 million from $46.7 million a year ago.
  • Final fully franked dividend lifted to 9.0 cents per share, resulting in a full-year dividend of 18.5 cents per share, topping guidance.
  • Net debt was $173.2 million, up from $114.4 million, reflecting recent acquisitions and investments in capacity.

What else do investors need to know?

IVE Group continued to roll out its 2030 strategy during the year, integrating three new acquisitions—Impressu, Daily Press, and BMS. The group moved five business units to its new Kemps Creek supersite and opened a NSW packaging plant, aiming to unlock operational efficiencies and expansion opportunities.

The company also focused on commercialising artificial intelligence, combining in-house platforms and strategic partnerships to drive recurring revenue and productivity. Additionally, its third-party logistics footprint grew with a new facility in Dandenong and significant client wins.

What did IVE Group management say?

Managing Director Matt Aitken said:

IVE delivered on guidance with a solid full-year performance underpinned by continued margin resilience, despite an increasingly difficult economic landscape. Over the past year the Group has made good progress against our 2030 strategy including the move to the new Dandenong 3PL site, the relocation of five business units to the Kemps Creek supersite and a number of scale enhancing and/or strategic acquisitions together which provide additional opportunities for operational efficiencies and long-term revenue growth.

What’s next for IVE Group?

Looking ahead to FY27, management expects underlying NPAT before lease accounting impacts to remain broadly stable. Capital expenditure is set to fall sharply to about $26 million as major fit-outs and capacity expansions wrap up.

IVE Group plans to keep net debt below 1.5 times pre-AASB 16 EBITDA, and will return to a dividend payout ratio of 55–65% of underlying earnings. Board renewal will see four directors retire over two years, supporting further evolution as IVE pursues its long-term growth strategy.

IVE Group share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, IVE Group shares have declined 3%, trailing the All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO), which has risen 2% over the same period.

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