IPH Ltd reports HY26 results
Key points
- Revenue up 6.5% to $363.9m
- Profit after tax up 10.5% to $41.2m
- Interim dividend of 19 cents per share, 20% franked
Full summary
IPH Ltd, a leading international intellectual property (IP) services group, has reported its financial results for the half year ended 31 December 2025 (HY26). Revenue from ordinary activities increased by 6.5% to $363.9 million, while profit from ordinary activities after tax attributable to members increased by 10.5% to $41.2 million. The company's strategic focus is on driving organic growth and operational excellence across its existing network of member firms in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and Canada. Key initiatives include creating AI tools, restructuring corporate services, and evolving the executive leadership team. The company has declared an interim dividend of 19 cents per share, 20% franked, with an ex-dividend date of 26 February 2026, record date of 27 February 2026, and payment date of 24 March 2026. The Dividend Reinvestment Plan will be in operation for the interim dividend at no discount.
Guidance
The company has not provided any high-importance, price-sensitive forward-looking financial metrics.
Outlook
IPH's strategic focus is to drive organic growth and operational excellence across its existing network of member firms in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and Canada. The company is focused on strengthening the performance of current operations through initiatives such as creating AI tools, restructuring corporate services, and evolving the executive leadership team.
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