Key points
- Sales growth of 5.0% on an organic constant currency basis
- Adjusted EBIT margin expansion to 15.0%
- Adjusted EPS of US$1.486
- Final dividend of US$0.415 per share
- Continuing $200m on-market share buyback program
Full summary
Ansell Ltd, a global leader in safety solutions, reported its FY26 full-year results with sales of $2,140.2m, representing a 5.0% growth on an organic constant currency basis. Adjusted EBIT margin expanded to 15.0% due to higher sales and improved margins. The company's adjusted earnings per share (EPS) was US$1.486, in the upper half of the guidance range. The final dividend per share was determined at US$0.415, bringing the full-year dividend per share to US$0.681 at a payout ratio of 45%. Ansell also completed $118.4m of its existing $200m on-market share buyback program in FY26.
Guidance
FY27 Adjusted EPS expected to be in the range of US$1.58 to US$1.70
Outlook
Ansell expects constant currency sales growth in FY27 from higher volumes and pricing actions. Earnings growth is anticipated from profitable sales growth and productivity improvements.