Strong profit growth and progress on deleveraging

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Stock Nufarm Ltd (NUF.ASX)
Release Time 27 May 2026, 8:20 a.m.
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 Nufarm Ltd reports strong profit growth and deleveraging progress
Key Points
  • Statutory Net Profit After Tax up 28%
  • Underlying NPAT up 35%
  • Net debt reduced by $135 million
Full Summary

Nufarm Ltd (ASX: NUF) announced strong financial results for the half year ended March 2026, showing significant growth in profits and cash flow. The company reported a 28% increase in Statutory Net Profit After Tax to $38 million and a 35% rise in Underlying Net Profit After Tax (uNPAT) to $52 million. Underlying EBITDA (uEBITDA) increased by 18% to $243 million. The company also improved its free cash flow by $193 million and reduced net debt by $135 million, resulting in a net debt to uEBITDA ratio of 3.6x. The company reaffirmed its FY26 outlook for uEBITDA and leverage.

Guidance

FY26: uEBITDA growth expected, net debt to reduce year-on-year

Outlook

Nufarm expects strong growth in uEBITDA for FY26, with a targeted leverage ratio of approximately 2.0x net debt to uEBITDA.