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ALS Limited (ASX:ALQ)

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Current share price for ALQ : $23.380 1.18 (5.32%)+
Announcement
Release
18 May 2026 8:24AM
Price at Release
$22.200
Full Release
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Summary
ALS Limited reported robust financial results for FY26, showcasing a 10.7% increase in revenue to $3.32 billion, primarily driven by 8.4% organic growth and favorable foreign exchange impacts. The underlying net profit after tax (NPAT) rose by 25.8% to $381.2 million, while statutory NPAT increased by 24.4% to $318.7 million. The company maintained strong operating margins, with a group EBIT margin of 18.0%, and improved its leverage ratio to 1.5x following strategic equity raises. Free cash flow reached $674.1 million, marking a 14.1% increase from the previous year. ALS Limited declared a final dividend of 23.1 cents per share, partly franked, totaling a full-year dividend payout ratio of approximately 57%.
Key Points
  • Revenue grew by 10.7% to $3.32 billion.
  • Underlying NPAT increased by 25.8% to $381.2 million.
  • Statutory NPAT rose by 24.4% to $318.7 million.
  • Operating margins grew with a group EBIT margin of 18.0%.
  • Leverage reduced to 1.5x, below the targeted range.
  • Free cash flow increased by 14.1% to $674.1 million.
  • Final dividend declared was 23.1 cents per share, partially franked.
  • Revenue growth supported by organic factors and favorable FX impacts.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is autogenerated and has not been reviewed for accuracy or completeness. You should refer to the full announcement here for further information.