Highlights

  • Data#3 Limited delivered 1H FY26 results with gross sales up 9.2% to $1.5 billion.
  • Statutory revenue rose 8.1% to $423.1 million, while EBIT increased 6.2% to $27.6 million.
  • NPAT grew 3.7% to $23.2 million, reflecting ongoing cost management and operational efficiency.
  • The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 13.5 cents per share, up 3.1%, payable 31 March 2026.

Data#3 Limited (ASX:DTL) reported its 1H FY26 financial results for the period ending 31 December 2025, demonstrating steady growth in line with expectations.

Gross sales increased 9.2% to $1.5 billion, slightly above the Australian IT market growth of 8.7%. Statutory revenue was $423.1 million, up 8.1% from the prior corresponding period. EBIT grew 6.2% to $27.6 million, and NPAT reached $23.2 million, up 3.7%.

Dividend Announcement

The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 13.5 cents per share, up 3.1% compared to the prior period. Key dates for the distribution are:

  • Ex Date: 16 March 2026
  • Record Date: 17 March 2026
  • Payment Date: 31 March 2026

The dividend reflects the company’s commitment to delivering shareholder value alongside operational growth.

Segment Performance Highlights

Data#3’s performance was supported by diverse business units:

  • Infrastructure Solutions: Gross sales increased almost 18%, driven by end-user device sales (+30%) and momentum in data centre solutions.
  • Software Solutions: Delivered record gross sales of $1.1 billion, up 8.9%, boosted by security products and cloud subscriptions.
  • Services: Mixed performance; Managed Services achieved solid growth through contract renewals and new large contracts, while Project Services and People Solutions faced challenging market conditions.

Operational Efficiency Supports Profit Growth

The company emphasized effective cost management and automation initiatives as key drivers for NPBT of $33.5 million, in line with prior guidance of $32–34 million for 1H FY26.

CEO Brad Colledge highlighted the resilience of the business through strong customer relationships and balanced offerings across Infrastructure, Software, and Services.

Data#3 Limited (ASX:DTL) traded at AUD 7.40, up 0.28 (3.93%) today.

FAQs

  1. What was Data#3’s gross sales growth in 1H FY26?
    Gross sales increased 9.2% to $1.5 billion, exceeding the Australian IT market growth of 8.7%.
  2. What is the interim dividend declared by Data#3?
    A fully franked dividend of 13.5 cents per share was declared, payable on 31 March 2026.
  3. Which segments contributed most to growth?
    Growth was primarily driven by Infrastructure Solutions and Software Solutions, while Services experienced mixed performance.