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Revenue:$485.2 million, an increase of 18% compared to the first half of FY25.
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Net Profit After Tax (NPAT):$30.5 million, up 17% on the prior corresponding period (PCP).
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Net Debt:Reduced by 57% to $3.6 million.
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North American Revenue:$90 million, marking the third consecutive half-year period of revenue growth.
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Australian Segment Revenue Growth:Up 19% on the PCP for the half year.
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Rest of the World Revenue Growth:36% increase for the period.
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EBITDA Growth:Increased by 9.2% versus PCP.
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Earnings Per Share (EPS):Increased to just over $0.15 per share, reflecting a 16% increase versus the PCP.
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Interim Dividend:Suspended following a review of the capital management strategy.
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Net Cash Flow from Operations:$30.9 million.
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Free Cash Flow:Increased to $15.8 million for the half year.
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Days Sales Outstanding:Reduced by 10 days to 50 days.
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Release Date: February 24, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Mader Group Ltd ( ASX:MAD ) reported a record half-year revenue of $485.2 million, marking an 18% increase compared to the first half of FY25.
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The company achieved a significant reduction in net debt by 57%, closing the half year with just $3.4 million in net debt.
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Mader Group Ltd ( ASX:MAD ) has successfully expanded its operations globally, now operating in 10 countries with a workforce of over 4,100 specialists.
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The North American segment showed steady growth, contributing $90 million in revenue and representing almost 20% of the group's revenue.
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The company has a strong focus on safety, reporting a total recordable injury frequency rate of 3.6, supported by ongoing education and safety programs.
Negative Points
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The interim dividend was suspended following a review of the capital management strategy, which may concern income-focused investors.
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EBITDA growth was slightly behind NPAT growth due to increased short-term incentive payments, reflecting the stronger business position.
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The company's rest of the world segment remains small, contributing only 2% to the overall revenue, indicating limited diversification outside core markets.
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There is a high level of competition in the labor markets where Mader Group Ltd ( ASX:MAD ) operates, which could impact recruitment and retention efforts.
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The company's capital management review and decision to hold back dividends may signal a shift in focus towards growth over immediate shareholder returns.
Q & A Highlights
Q: What gives you confidence in the outlook for the Australian segment in the second half and moving into FY27? A: The 19% revenue growth in the first half indicates positive ongoing growth in Australia. The scaling of verticals like infrastructure maintenance, road transport, and rail, along with a growing core business, provides confidence in a significant runway for growth in Australia.
Q: Can you provide an update on the strategic plan and its timing? A: The strategic plan is coming together nicely and is expected to be released in a couple of months. The focus is on delivering the current strategic plan, with excitement to unveil the new plan before the end of the financial year.
Q: How are you addressing the softer EBITDA margins compared to prior years? A: The main driver for softer margins is the scaling up of annual incentive payments in line with impact growth. These incentives are crucial for driving growth and are amortized over 12 months, providing operating leverage in the second half as revenue grows.
Q: What are the organic and inorganic growth opportunities, and how close are they? A: Organic growth opportunities continue to expand as the company enters new areas and regions. While not focusing on becoming a major M&A company, strategic M&A opportunities are being explored to enter new industries and markets, with positive conversations underway.
Q: With the dividend being held back, what is the scale of potential acquisitions? A: The company prefers to avoid high debt levels and aims to build a war chest for strategic acquisitions, pursuing opportunities with cash or low debt. The focus is on small, deliberate steps towards growth without incurring significant debt.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
