CAR Group (CAR) H2 2026 earnings summary Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents. H2 2026 earnings summary 10 Aug, 2026 Executive summary - Delivered 12% growth in pro forma revenue to $1,253m and EBITDA to $700m, and 11% growth in adjusted NPAT to $407m, all in constant currency, meeting FY 2026 guidance. - Maintained strong EBITDA margins at 56% and 100% operating cash conversion, while investing in AI-driven innovation, new product launches, and ecosystem expansion. - Achieved consistent double-digit compound growth over five years across key financial metrics, with all regions—Australia, North America, Latin America, and Asia—contributing. - Strategic focus on operational excellence, digital transformation, and expanding connected vehicle ecosystems. - Diversified global portfolio with strong performance and market leadership in key geographies. Financial highlights - Pro forma revenue and EBITDA up 12% year-over-year to $1,253m and $700m; adjusted NPAT up 11% to $407m; reported NPAT up 14% to $314m. - Group EBITDA margin steady at 56%; segment margins: Australia 66%, North America 60%, Latin America 56%, Asia 45%. - Adjusted EPS grew 11% to 107.6 cents; full-year dividends per share up 8% to 86.0 cents, with final dividend of 43.5 cents per share. - Cash conversion at 100%; net debt to EBITDA stable at 1.7x. - Effective tax rate at 20%, slightly higher due to regional mix and U.S. tax timing. Outlook and guidance - FY27 guidance: revenue growth 11%-14%, adjusted EBITDA growth 10%-13%, adjusted NPAT growth 9%-12%, all in constant currency. - Australia expected to deliver high single-digit revenue growth; double-digit growth anticipated in North America, Latin America, and Asia. - Operating leverage expected in Australia and Latin America; North America and Asia to see higher revenue growth than EBITDA due to ongoing investments. - Net finance costs forecasted at $66m-$72m; depreciation and amortization to grow