Cuscal (CCL) H1 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved 9% transaction volume growth and 13% underlying NPAT growth for the half year ended December 31, 2025, reflecting strong operational performance and the completed Indue acquisition.

• Statutory NPAT rose 76% to $21.5m, with underlying NPAT at $24.2m, supported by both organic and inorganic growth.

• Completed the acquisition of Indue Limited on December 1, 2025, for $75.2m, with integration progressing as planned and expected cost synergies on track.

• Declared an interim dividend of 4.5 cents per share, fully franked, consistent with the prior year.

• Maintained a strong capital position, supporting ongoing investment and dividend payments.

Financial highlights

• Net operating income grew 10% year-over-year to $161.5m, including a $5.3m contribution from Indue.

• Underlying NPAT increased 13% to $24.2m; EPS up 4% to 12.6 cps, reflecting increased share count post-IPO.

• Statutory NPAT rose 76% to $21.5m, with non-recurring acquisition, integration, and IPO costs impacting results.

• Operating expenses rose 10% to $127.5m, mainly due to higher employee costs and technology investment.

• Adjusted EBITDA increased 8% to $38.5m.

Outlook and guidance

• Upgraded outlook: high single-digit transaction volume growth expected to drive mid-teens underlying NPAT growth for FY 2026.

• Indue integration expected to deliver over 20% return on invested capital and $15–20m annual post-tax cost synergies by FY29.

• Statutory EPS expected to be dilutive for the first two years post-acquisition due to integration timing.

• First half earnings projected to represent about 55% of full-year underlying NPAT due to seasonally strong H1.

• No material impact expected from surcharging or interchange changes in the near term.