Data#3 (ASX:DTL) Reports Record FY26 Sales as Earnings and Dividends Rise

Aditi Sarkar

12 November 2026 08:50 PM AEDT

Data#3 (ASX:DTL) Reports Record FY26 Sales as Earnings and Dividends Rise

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Highlights

Data#3 increased FY26 gross sales 12.7% to AUD 3.4 bn for the year ended 30 June 2026.
Statutory Revenue rose 6.4% to AUD 907.3 mn, while Gross Profit reached AUD 305.2 mn.
The company lifted EBIT 16.6% to AUD 69.8 mn and net profit after tax 13.1% to AUD 54.5 mn.
Data#3 increased its fully franked annual Dividend 13% to 31.75 cents per share and reported no borrowings.

Record gross sales have been accompanied by higher Earnings and a larger fully Franked Dividend at Data#3 Limited (ASX:DTL). The Australian Business technology company delivered AUD 3.4 bn in gross sales for FY26, with net profit after tax rising to AUD 54.5 mn. The annual result, released for the year ended 30 June 2026, places the relationship between sales growth, profitability and Shareholder distributions at the centre of its latest financial performance.

Gross Sales Set a New Benchmark

Gross sales increased 12.7% to AUD 3.4 bn, while statutory revenue rose 6.4% to AUD 907.3 mn. The different growth rates reflect that gross sales and statutory revenue are distinct financial measures; they should not be treated interchangeably. Gross profit reached AUD 305.2 mn, up 5.3% from the previous year. Together, these figures show the scale of the company’s distribution and services activity and the amount recorded as revenue under accounting requirements. Management described the outcome as another record result, with revenue growth supported by its diversified technology business.

Profit Growth Outpaces Revenue

Earnings before interest and tax advanced 16.6% to AUD 69.8 mn. Net profit before tax increased 14.0% to AUD 78.8 mn, and net profit after tax rose 13.1% to AUD 54.5 mn. Basic Earnings Per Share increased 13.0% to 35.16 cents. These profit measures grew faster than statutory revenue in FY26. This is a significant feature of the reported period, giving shareholders a clearer picture of the company’s financial progress than sales numbers alone. The Annual Report also showed that the company ended the year without borrowings.

Dividends Follow Earnings Higher

Data#3 declared a fully franked full-year dividend of 31.75 cents per share, up 13.0%. The increase was broadly aligned with the growth in earnings per share, preserving a direct connection between profit performance and the announced shareholder distribution. The company’s no-borrowings position also formed part of the balance-sheet information accompanying its results. Dividends and balance-sheet measures matter separately: one records the distribution to shareholders, while the other describes the financing position at the period-end reporting date.

Financial Execution Remains in View

The result establishes a comparison point for Data#3’s next reporting period. Management highlighted customer and vendor relationships, a diversified operating model and delivery across changing market conditions when commenting on FY26. The company has not guaranteed that the growth rates achieved in FY26 will repeat. Subsequent reports will show how gross sales, statutory revenue, margins and earnings develop after the record financial year. Those measures remain the clearest disclosed indicators for following the business.

Data#3 shares finished at AUD 15.07 on 12 November 2026, down 0.73% for the session. The stock traded between AUD 15.07 and AUD 15.53.

FAQs

Q: How much were Data#3’s FY26 gross sales?

A: AUD 3.4 bn, an increase of 12.7%.

Q: What was its FY26 net profit after tax?

A: AUD 54.5 mn, representing 13.1% growth.

Q: What dividend did Data#3 report?

A: A fully franked full-year dividend of 31.75 cents per share.

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