• Revenue increased by 13.5% to $1,406,767,000
• Net profit before tax increased by 52.7% to $86,397,000
• Gross profit margin increased to 14.6%
• Dividends paid totaled $41.6 million, fully franked

Dicker Data Ltd announced a robust first half of FY26, with gross sales increasing by 14.2% to $2,100.9 million and statutory revenues up 13.5% to $1,406.8 million. The company experienced strong growth across most product categories, with hardware and software sales rising by 12.4% and 18.0% respectively. Gross profit improved significantly to $205.6 million, with gross profit margins increasing to 14.6%. Net profit before tax surged by 52.7% to $86.4 million, and net profit after tax rose by 54.1% to $60.7 million. The company paid dividends totaling $41.6 million, fully franked. The outlook for the second half of FY26 remains positive, with expectations of continued growth driven by technology refresh cycles, AI investments, and digital transformation initiatives.

Net profit before tax expected to be at least $172.8 million for FY26.

The company expects favourable market conditions to continue, supported by ongoing technology refresh cycles and increasing solution complexity. Demand for data centre refresh, software, and AI-related projects is anticipated to drive growth in H2 FY26. However, higher prices and supply chain constraints may impact unit demand. Despite these challenges, the company remains optimistic about its momentum in H2 FY26.