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Revenue:Record revenue of $2.98 billion for FY26, a 31% increase on the previous year.
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Engineering Construction Division Revenue:$1.37 billion, up around 48% on the prior year.
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Maintenance and Industrial Services Division Revenue:Record annual revenue of $1.61 billion, a 20% increase on last year.
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EBITDA:$226 million, an increase of 43% compared to the prior year, delivering an EBITDA margin of 7.58%.
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Net Profit After Tax:$127.3 million, up 52% compared to the prior financial year.
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Earnings Per Share:$1.276, up around 50%.
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Dividend:Final dividend of $0.59 per share, taking the full year, fully franked dividend to $1.08, a 50% increase on last year, with a dividend payout ratio of 85%.
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Cash Balance:$293.6 million at year-end.
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Cash Flow from Operations:$245.1 million, delivering a cash flow conversion rate of 147.4%.
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New Contracts:More than $2.7 billion in new contracts and extensions awarded since the beginning of the 2026 financial year.
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Release Date: August 25, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Record FY26 revenue of $2.98 billion, up 31% year-over-year, driven by strong demand across all sectors.
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Net profit after tax surged 52% to $127.3 million, with EPS up 50% to $1.276, reflecting robust operational performance.
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Strong cash generation with operating cash flow of $245.1 million and a cash conversion rate of 147.4%, ending the year with $293.6 million in cash.
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Secured over $2.7 billion in new contracts and extensions during FY26, including major awards like the $380 million Brigalow Peaking Power Plant and Rio Tinto's Brockman Syncline One project.
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Strategic acquisitions (Kerman Contracting, APIP, and High Energy Service) expanded capabilities in non-processed infrastructure and high-voltage electrical services, positioning the company for energy transition growth.
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Improved safety performance with a 19% reduction in total recordable injury frequency rate and a historically low high potential incident frequency rate.
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Maintenance and Industrial Services division delivered its fifth consecutive record revenue year, up 20% to $1.61 billion, supported by strong demand in energy and iron ore sectors.
Negative Points
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FY27 outlook indicates a consolidation phase with revenue expected to be flat or modestly grow, following a 50% revenue increase over the past two years.
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Maintenance revenue is expected to decline slightly in FY27 due to a more normal level of turnaround activity compared to the abnormal high levels in FY26.
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Geopolitical and trade-related uncertainties continue to influence some investment decisions, potentially moderating market conditions.
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Labor market tightness persists for certain trade and white-collar roles, which could pressure margins if the pipeline of opportunities materializes and tightens the market further.
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The company faces capacity constraints, requiring a selective approach to new work to ensure high-quality execution, which may limit growth opportunities.
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Corporate costs increased significantly in FY26 due to business growth, and while expected to stabilize, they remain a cost pressure.
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The tax rate is expected to revert to around 30% in FY27, which could impact net profit growth.
Q & A Highlights
Q: How should we interpret the "consolidation" outlook for FY27, given the strong $1.6 billion in new Engineering Construction contracts secured in FY26? Should we expect flat revenue, and does the work runoff extend into FY28? A: Zoran Bebic (Managing Director): Our expectation for revenue in FY27 is "flattish with potentially some modest growth." While Engineering Construction secured a significant amount of work, the revenue runoff from these contracts is not all expected to be recognized in FY27, with a portion flowing into FY28.
Q: Given the higher mix of Engineering Construction work in a transition year, is it reasonable to expect EBITDA margins to hold at current levels, or is there potential for incremental accretion in FY27? A: Zoran Bebic (Managing Director): There is a chance for margin accretion, but the primary goal is to at least hold margins. The significant step-up in margins over the past two years was driven by strong execution and operational performance, and maintaining that performance is key to sustaining current levels.
Q: Can you provide more detail on the maintenance revenue in FY26, the timing of project completions, and whether any of that work has flowed into FY27? A: Zoran Bebic (Managing Director): FY26 had an abnormal level of turnaround activity, large brownfields project work, and two hook-up and commissioning contracts. The second-half maintenance revenue was just over $750 million, and if you double that, it suggests a likely scenario where maintenance revenue could go back slightly in FY27. The shutdown program for FY27 is "more normal" with fewer turnarounds than FY26.
Q: What are the key projects on the horizon that present meaningful opportunities over the next 6 to 12 months? A: Zoran Bebic (Managing Director): The pipeline is significant and has strengthened over the last 12-18 months. Key opportunities include Arafura's Nolans Project, Pilbara Minerals' P3000 project, BHP's copper precinct upgrade at Olympic Dam, Northern Star's heavy gold project, and Inpex's large acid gas recovery unit project. There are also numerous brownfield sustaining capital opportunities in the iron ore sector, particularly at aging port facilities.
Q: How should we think about the corporate cost line as revenue normalizes into FY27? A: Philip Trueman (CFO): Corporate costs saw a big increase this year due to the 30% business growth. For FY27, we would expect something closer to CPI-level increases. The current cost base seems appropriate for the size of the business now.
Q: What were the drivers behind the increase in JV revenue, and can you point to specific ventures? A: Zoran Bebic (Managing Director): The increase in JV revenue is primarily a function of the Zenviron joint venture, which experienced peak levels of activity during the year.
Q: What are the key puts and takes for margins into FY27, given that labor is no longer cited as a specific headwind? A: Zoran Bebic (Managing Director): Holding margins requires continued strong execution across the portfolio. The labor market has seen a slight moderation over the last 12-18 months, but if the significant pipeline of opportunities plays out, we could see further tightening and a return to a very tight labor market.
Q: Is the expectation of consolidation into FY27 partly driven by a desire to manage capacity and avoid growing too fast? A: Zoran Bebic (Managing Director): Yes, that is part of it. We must be confident we can execute the work we win well. With many opportunities in the market, we are in a position to carefully consider which opportunities to pursue more aggressively, keeping capacity constraints in mind.
Q: What is the expectation for the tax rate into FY27, given it was down in the second half? A: Philip Trueman (CFO): The underlying tax rate for the business should be around the 30% mark, consistent with historical levels.
Q: Are the commercial structures in place sufficient to protect Monadelphous from schedule or labor inefficiency risks caused by delays in OEM equipment, such as gas or wind turbines? A: Zoran Bebic (Managing Director): Yes. For gas projects, turbines are fully issued by clients, and we do not carry the risk. For wind turbines, we also do not have the risk on our balance of plant contracts.
Q: As construction revenue has become a larger part of the group, has your willingness to accept construction risk or the ceiling on individual project size changed? A: Zoran Bebic (Managing Director): No, our willingness to accept construction risk has not changed. The business was predominantly a construction business ten years ago. With plenty of opportunities in core markets, we will continue to take a considered approach to pursuing work and the conditions of contract that go with it.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
