• FY2026 resilient performance with 0.9% revenue growth
• Normalised EBIT up 2.5% and normalized EBIT margin up 0.3pp
• Fully franked dividends increased by 6.5% to 16.5c per share
• Balance sheet remains solid with leverage within target range
• Strategic focus on customer-first and profitable volume growth

GWA Group Ltd presented its FY2026 full-year results, highlighting a resilient performance despite challenging market conditions. The company reported a 0.9% increase in group revenue, with normalized EBIT up 2.5% and normalized EBIT margin up 0.3 percentage points. The fully franked dividends increased by 6.5% to 16.5 cents per share. The balance sheet remained solid with leverage within the target range of 1.0 to 2.0 times. The company's strategic focus on customer-first initiatives and profitable volume growth continued, with key performance indicators such as DIFOT exceeding 90% and NPD sales contributing more than 10% to overall sales within two years. The company also maintained a strong cash conversion ratio of 76% and net debt of $128 million, with leverage at 1.6 times.

The outlook for FY27 includes a disciplined approach to strategic opportunities, with a focus on residential completions, merchant partnerships, and maintenance plumber engagement. The company expects to capitalize on customer service excellence and broaden its category offerings.