Financial and Operational Review - Year Ended 30 June 2026

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Release Time 20 Aug 2026, 9:23 a.m.
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 Sonic Healthcare FY2026 Financial and Operational Review
Key Points
  • Total revenue A$10,867m, up 13% year-on-year
  • Strong organic revenue growth 5%
  • Completed major German acquisition - LADR
  • US operating review ongoing to improve profitability and ROIC
  • Strong growth in advanced diagnostics and direct-to-consumer testing
Full Summary

Sonic Healthcare Ltd reported a 13% year-on-year increase in total revenue to A$10.87 billion for the year ended 30 June 2026. The company achieved its EBITDA guidance of A$1.93 billion, with underlying EBITDA at A$1.916 billion. Net profit rose 17% to A$621 million, and earnings per share increased 14% to 125.6 cents. The company completed the acquisition of LADR in Germany, with over 40% of expected synergies already realized. The US operating review is ongoing, with initiatives expected to add A$25-30 million to FY2027 earnings. Advanced diagnostics and direct-to-consumer testing saw strong growth. The company also completed the sale and leaseback of its Brisbane hub laboratory.

Guidance

FY2027: Revenue growth of 13%, EBITDA growth of 11%, and net profit growth of 17%

Outlook

Sonic Healthcare is focused on growing earnings per share and improving return on invested capital to drive long-term value creation. The company is also pursuing growth opportunities in advanced diagnostics and direct-to-consumer testing.