Highlights

  • ARB Corporation reported FY2026 sales Revenue of A$702.0 million.
  • The company designs and distributes four-wheel-drive accessories.
  • Export sales increased during FY2026.
  • ARB finished FY2026 with a net cash position.

ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB) designs, manufactures and distributes four-wheel-drive vehicle accessories across Australia and international markets. The company’s FY2026 results reflected lower sales and profit, alongside improved second-half performance, export activity and continued Investment in its product portfolio.

FY2026 Financial Performance

ARB released its FY2026 result on 25 August 2026. Sales revenue was A$702.0 million, down 3.8%, while net profit after tax declined 5.2% to A$92.4 million. Profit before tax decreased 8.9% to A$123.0 million.

The company reported different trends across the two halves of the year. First-half profit before tax declined 18.8% year on year, while second-half profit before tax increased 1.9%. Gross Margin improved to 57.6% from 56.7%.

Business Operations and Market Position

ARB develops products including vehicle protection equipment, Old Man Emu suspension, camping and touring products, lighting, recovery equipment and drivetrain components.

The company distributes products through its retail network, independent stockists, export distributors and vehicle manufacturers. Its Australian operations include 80 ARB stores, comprising 33 corporate-owned and 47 franchised stores.

ARB also operates internationally across New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States, Latin America and Thailand.

Operational Developments and Future Areas to Monitor

Australian aftermarket sales were A$390.1 million in FY2026, while export sales increased 0.5% to A$268.4 million. OEM sales declined 27.2% to A$43.4 million.

ARB finished FY2026 with net cash of A$47.9 million and no debt. Capital Expenditure totalled A$36.6 million, including investment in property, plant and equipment.

The company declared fully franked interim and final dividends of 34.0 cents and 35.0 cents respectively, resulting in a FY2026 total Dividend of 69.0 cents per share.

Future updates may provide further information on vehicle Supply conditions, aftermarket demand, OEM activity and international operations.

Key Insights

ARB Corporation’s FY2026 results show a Business managing changing Demand conditions while maintaining a broad automotive accessories platform. Future performance will depend on vehicle supply, customer demand, export activity and the company’s ability to improve operating conditions.