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South32 (S32) investor relations material
South32 H1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Executive summary
Profit after tax rose by $104M to $464M in H1 FY26, with underlying earnings up 16% to $435M year-over-year, driven by higher base and precious metals prices and consistent operations.
Underlying EBITDA reached $1,107M, up 9%, supported by higher commodity prices and operational consistency.
Announced a fully-franked interim dividend of 3.9 US cents/share ($175M) and increased capital management program by $100M to $2.6B.
Portfolio streamlined with divestment of Cerro Matoso and Illawarra Metallurgical Coal, and transition of Mozal Aluminium to care and maintenance.
Safety performance improved, with no fatalities and significant reductions in LTIF and TRIF.
Financial highlights
Operating margin was 28% in H1 FY26; underlying EBITDA margin improved to 28.2%.
Free cash flow totaled $57M, with net debt at $25M and strong liquidity.
Ordinary dividend of 3.9 US cents/share ($175M) declared; capital management program increased to $2.6B, with $209M remaining.
Returns to shareholders in H1 FY26 totaled $152M via dividends and buy-backs.
Basic underlying earnings per share increased 17% to 9.7 US cents; ROIC improved to 11.3%.
Outlook and guidance
FY26 production and operating unit cost guidance remain unchanged across all operated assets, except Brazil Aluminium, which was revised down due to operational disruptions.
Capital expenditure guidance for FY26 is unchanged at $1,400M, with Hermosa growth capex at $750M.
Growth profile targets 20% increase in group copper equivalent production, driven by Hermosa, Sierra Gorda, and Taylor projects.
Capitalised exploration guidance for FY26 remains at $40M.
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