• Underlying EBITDA up 40.5% to $77.0m
• Record gross profit of $136.7m, up 29.1%
• Record order book of $810m, up 18.2%
• FY27 EBITDA guidance of at least $100m
• Record final dividend of 7.5 cents per share

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Ltd (ASX:SXE) reported robust full-year results for FY26, with underlying EBITDA rising 40.5% to $77.0 million, gross profit increasing 29.1% to $136.7 million, and the order book reaching a record $810 million, up 18.2%. The company's diversified portfolio, including electrical, manufacturing, security, communications, and fire services, contributed to its success. The strong financial performance was driven by significant contributions from ongoing projects such as NEXTDC S3 and DigiCo data centres, Atlassian building, Shoalhaven Hospital, and other works at Western Sydney Airport. The company also completed the acquisition of Force Fire in April 2025, which contributed to the full-year results. Looking ahead, the company provided a positive outlook for FY27, guiding at least $100 million in EBITDA and announcing a record final dividend of 7.5 cents per share, fully franked. The company is well-positioned for growth, with a strong balance sheet, a record order book, and a pipeline of data centre projects and acquisition targets.

FY27 EBITDA guidance of at least $100m

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Ltd expects to achieve at least 30% profit growth in FY27, supported by a record order book and entry into new indices.