Perenti’s shares fell 3.7% after earnings as the market reacted negatively to the cautious outlook stemming from the ongoing portfolio transition and a lack of revenue growth despite margin gains. Investors appear concerned about the deceleration in revenue and the slow pivot from African assets to higher-growth regions.
- Revenue held broadly flat at approximately $3.5 billion, reflecting ongoing headwinds from the portfolio shift.
- EBIT(A) margin improved modestly to 9.8%, driving a 2% increase in EBIT(A) to a record $340 million.
- Contract Mining revenue of $2.4 billion and EBIT(A) of $291 million highlight the division’s scale but also slow progress in regional mix shift.
- Free cash flow of $182 million exceeded guidance, enabling a stronger balance sheet with leverage at 0.4x and gearing at 12.8%.
- The sale of BTP Group and AMS fleet is expected to recycle about $150 million toward higher-return investments, but near-term growth catalysts remain limited.
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