• 14% growth in broadband connections and 8.8% NBN market share
• Underlying EBITDA up 13.5% to $74.7m
• Accelerated and exceeded original strategic ambitions, with upgraded targets

Aussie Broadband has reported strong results for the first half of FY26, with 14% growth in broadband connections and an 8.8% NBN market share (excluding satellite). The company's underlying EBITDA grew by 13.5% to $74.7 million, driven by revenue growth across all segments and scale and efficiency benefits offsetting gross margin pressure. Aussie Broadband has also made significant progress on its strategic initiatives, including the reshaping of its Aussie Fibre strategy, the delivery of its Nitrogen wholesale enablement platform, and the acquisition of Nexgen to expand its SME capabilities. The company has upgraded its strategic ambitions, targeting over 1.5 million connections and group revenue exceeding $2 billion, with an EBITDA margin above 13.5% and EPS growth of over 30% CAGR. These upgraded targets reflect Aussie Broadband's strengthened market position and expanded scale, as the company continues to execute on its growth strategy and deliver value for its customers, partners, and shareholders.

Aussie Broadband expects to deliver group revenue of over $2 billion, with an EBITDA margin above 13.5% and EPS growth of over 30% CAGR, based on its strengthened market position and expanded scale.

Aussie Broadband is accelerating and exceeding its original strategic ambitions, with upgraded targets that reflect the company's strong performance and growth prospects. The company is focused on developing scalable systems, leveraging its Aussie Fibre network, growing across all segments and countries, enhancing customer experience, and maintaining a constant focus on security to underpin trust.