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Xref H1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2026 earnings summary1 Mar, 2026
Executive summary
Completed transition to a SaaS employer intelligence platform, now 54% of revenue/ARR, embedding services across the employee lifecycle and HR technology stack.
Revenue for H1 FY26 was AUD 10.2 million, with new platform revenue up 58% year-over-year to AUD 4.2 million.
181 clients migrated to the new platform, 124 new clients joined, and active clients increased 54% year-over-year.
Strategic shift to multi-year SaaS contracts, resulting in more predictable and resilient revenue streams.
Focused on operational efficiency, leveraging AI and automation to reduce costs and improve scalability.
Financial highlights
New platform revenue grew 58% year-over-year to AUD 4.2 million, with total revenue at AUD 10.2 million.
EBITDA was positive at AUD 1.3 million, with adjusted EBITDA up 900% year-over-year.
Operating expenses reduced by 14% to AUD 9.9 million, driven by efficiency gains and automation.
Cash balance at 31 December was AUD 2.8 million.
Debt reduced by nearly AUD 900,000 during the half; principal repayments ongoing.
Outlook and guidance
Focus on migrating remaining 315 legacy clients to the new platform and deepening product adoption.
Targeting 300 new clients, 20% increase in platform adoption, and maintaining 80%-85% retention rate.
Emphasis on margin expansion, AI efficiency, and SaaS migration; no further capital raises planned.
Deferred revenue expected to fall as clients reach subscription end dates, with larger renewals anticipated.
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