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Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB)

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Announcement
Release
19 Feb 2026 8:11AM
Price at Release
$23.500
Full Release
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Summary
Brambles Limited's financial report for the half-year ended 31 December 2025 reveals a robust performance with a strong operating leverage and free cash flow despite challenging consumer demand conditions. The company reported a sales revenue of US$3,533.5 million, an increase of 2%, and an Underlying Profit growth of 7%. Basic earnings per share increased by 13%, and the return on capital invested stood at 24.3%, up by 1.1 percentage points. The company also declared a FY26 interim dividend of 23.00 US cents per share, up 21% from the previous year. Strategic initiatives focusing on operational efficiencies, digital transformation, and the Serialisation+ programme have been significant contributors to their performance. Brambles updated its FY26 guidance, projecting 3-4% sales revenue growth and an 8-11% increase in Underlying Profit, with free cash flow before dividends expected between US$950-1,100 million.
Key Points
  • Sales revenue increased by 2% to US$3,533.5 million.
  • Underlying Profit grew by 7%.
  • Basic earnings per share rose 13%.
  • Return on Capital Invested increased to 24.3%.
  • Declared a 23.00 US cents interim dividend per share.
  • Strategic focus on operational efficiencies and digital transformation.
  • Serialisation+ programme contributing to customer experience improvements.
  • Updated FY26 outlook with 3-4% sales revenue growth and 8-11% Underlying Profit growth.
  • Free cash flow before dividends projected between US$950-1,100 million.
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.