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CAR Group H1 2026 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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H1 2026 earnings summary8 Feb, 2026

Executive summary

  • Achieved 13% proforma revenue growth and 12% proforma EBITDA growth (constant currency) in H1 FY26, maintaining a five-year track record of double-digit growth.

  • Adjusted NPAT increased 12% to $197m, and reported NPAT rose 16% to $143m year-over-year.

  • Growth was broad-based across Australia, Brazil, South Korea, and the U.S., with notable improvement in the U.S. market.

  • Maintained strong market leadership and unique audience growth in all regions, underpinned by product innovation and local relevance.

  • Operational scale: 2.4 million vehicles online, 50,000 subscribed dealers, and 52 million unique monthly audience.

Financial highlights

  • Proforma revenue reached $626m, up 14% in AUD and 13% in constant currency; proforma EBITDA was $339m, up 12%.

  • Interim dividend of 42.5 cents per share declared, up 10% year-over-year, with an 82% payout ratio.

  • EBITDA margins: Australia 65%, North America 59%, Asia 44%, Latin America 38%.

  • 95% EBITDA to operating cash conversion; leverage at 1.8x net debt/EBITDA; CapEx steady at 10% of revenue.

  • Adjusted EPS increased 11% to 52.0 cents; basic EPS 37.9 cents (up 16%).

Outlook and guidance

  • FY26 guidance reaffirmed: proforma revenue growth 12–14%, EBITDA growth 10–13%, adjusted NPAT growth 9–13% (constant currency).

  • FX headwind expected to reduce reported AUD growth by 2% for FY26 if current rates persist.

  • Confident in delivering at the top end of guidance, targeting continued double-digit growth.

  • Growth expectations depend on macroeconomic conditions, customer demand, inflation, and FX rates.

  • Net finance costs estimated at $60m–$64m; D&A to grow 15–17%; effective tax rate to rise to 20–21%.

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CAR Group Limited is an Australian digital automotive marketplace operator. The company provides platforms for buying, selling, and researching vehicles, as well as services for financing, insurance, and data analytics. Its brands operate in Australia and international markets. CAR Group Limited is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, and its shares are listed on the ASX.

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