Key points
- Revenue: $1.46 billion
- NPAT: $437 million
- Special dividend: 20 cents per share
Full summary
West African Resources Limited (ASX: WAF) reported a strong half-year performance with a Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) of A$437 million for the first half of 2026. The company's revenue reached A$1.46 billion, with a profit before tax of A$684 million and operating cash flow of A$690 million. The company also announced a special dividend of 20 cents per share, totaling A$228.8 million, and plans to accelerate debt repayments. The company's gold production and sales were robust, and it maintained a solid cash and bullion balance of A$876 million and 42,453 ounces of unsold gold bullion. The company's operations were incident-free, and it continues to invest in growth initiatives.
Guidance
NPAT: A$437 million for H1 2026
Outlook
WAF plans to accelerate debt repayments and invest in growth initiatives, positioning itself for continued performance.