Viva Energy Group Ltd 2026 Half Year Results
Key points
- Strong performance across all segments with EBITDA up 154%
- Group fuel sales increased by 1.3% despite Middle East conflict
- Geelong Refinery incident resulted in a fire but no injuries
- FY26 capex reaffirmed at $350M - $400M
- Dividends increased by 173.1% to 7.73 CPS
Full summary
Viva Energy Group Ltd announced robust half-year results for 2026, with significant increases in EBITDA, EBIT, and net profit after tax (NPAT). The company's EBITDA rose by 154% to $774.4 million, EBIT increased by 250% to $616.1 million, and NPAT surged by 492.8% to $371.1 million. Group fuel sales increased by 1.3%, and the company maintained strong refining margins despite disruptions in the Middle East. The Geelong Refinery experienced a fire in April, but no injuries were reported, and production is expected to remain above 90% of normal capacity. The company reaffirmed its FY26 capital expenditure (capex) guidance at $350M - $400M. Dividends were increased by 173.1% to 7.73 cents per share.
Guidance
FY26 capex reaffirmed at $350M - $400M
Outlook
The company expects to continue benefiting from strong refining margins and advantaged supply arrangements, while also managing costs and improving operational efficiencies.
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