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ALTRON LIMITED - Voluntary Operational Update

Altron Limited
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What this filing means

Altron confirms strong FY2026 momentum with expected HEPS growth over 30%, driven by high-margin annuity revenue and a recovery in its IT Services segment.

Altron shared an update showing they are making much more money than last year, with profits expected to jump by over 30%. They are successfully moving toward a business model based on steady, recurring monthly income (like subscriptions) rather than one-off sales, though some of the profit boost comes from an internal accounting change regarding how they value equipment.

Bull case

  • Confirmed FY2026 earnings growth with HEPS and EPS from continuing operations expected to exceed the prior period by more than 30%.
  • Strong operational momentum in continuing operations with YTD operating profit growth exceeding 20% and double-digit EBITDA growth.
  • Strategic shift toward higher-margin annuity income which now exceeds 65% of total revenue, enhancing cash flow stability.
  • Turnaround progress in IT Services with Altron Digital Business reaching two consecutive months of operating profitability through January 2026.

Bear case

  • Earnings quality is impacted by a change in Netstar's depreciation policy; excluding this adjustment, operating profit growth moderates to the low-to-mid-teens.
  • Revenue in the IT Services segment decreased during H2 FY2026, offset only by growth in the Platforms segment.
  • The Australian recovery for Netstar has been slower than management initially anticipated due to one-off items affecting operating profit.
  • The financial data provided is based on management accounts and has not been reviewed or reported on by external auditors.
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SENS-AI conclusion

Altron’s voluntary update reinforces the positive trajectory established in its February trading statement, confirming a robust +30% HEPS growth target for FY2026. While the bear case rightly highlights that accounting changes in Netstar's depreciation policy inflate the headline operating profit, the underlying low-to-mid-teen organic growth remains healthy in a constrained macro environment. The successful pivot to 65% annuity-based revenue significantly de-risks the cash flow profile ahead of their June 2026 Capital Markets Day. Investor Takeaway: With the stock trading above key moving averages and showing 9.5% momentum over 30 days, this update confirms the 'Accelerated Growth' phase is delivering tangible margin expansion.

The turnaround is credible and the move to annuity income warrants a valuation re-rating. Maintain positions and look for further strategic clarity at the June Capital Markets Day.

Evidence from the filing

  • Significant FY2026 earnings growth expected to exceed 30%

    “headline earnings per share ("HEPS") and earnings per share ("EPS") from continuing operations(1) for the financial year ending 28 February 2026 ("FY2026") are expected to exceed the prior comparative period by more than 30%.”

  • Operating profit growth greater than 20%

    “Continuing operations delivered low double-digit EBITDA growth year-to-date, and operating profit growth greater than 20%.”

  • Annuity-based income exceeded 65% of total revenue

    “This performance is underpinned by the continued shift in revenue mix toward annuity-based income, which exceeded 65% of total revenue year-to-date for FY2026”

  • IT Services turnaround progress

    “Two consecutive months of operating profitability in December 2025 and January 2026 reflect a marked improvement in the IT Services segment's performance”

  • Accounting policy change inflates profit

    “Excluding the change in Netstar's depreciation policy(3) operating profit increased in the low-to-mid-teens.”

  • IT Services revenue decline

    “Robust double-digit revenue growth in the Platforms segment was offset by a decrease in revenue in the IT Services segment.”

  • Slower Australian recovery

    “Australia's recovery has been slower than initially anticipated due to once-off items affecting operating profit”

  • Unverified financial information

    “The financial information on which this operational update is based is the responsibility of the directors of Altron and has not been reviewed or reported on by the Group's independent external auditor.”
Category
Operational Update
Published
Feb 24, 2026

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