Sun International FY26 H1 adjusted headline earnings rise 6.5% to R 591 million; income climbs 6.4% to R 6.58 billion

PUBT · 1d ago
Sun International FY26 H1 adjusted headline earnings rise 6.5% to R 591 million; income climbs 6.4% to R 6.58 billion
  • Sun International posted profit attributable to ordinary shareholders of ZAR 719 million, down 3.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2026.
  • Adjusted headline earnings per share rose 7.9% to 247 cents, helped by stronger wholly owned subsidiaries and a 2% share buyback.
  • Income increased 6.4% to ZAR 6.58 billion, driven by online gaming (Sunbet) up 35.5% to ZAR 1.18 billion.
  • Adjusted EBITDA climbed 1% to ZAR 1.59 billion; margin narrowed 1.3 percentage points to 24.1% on higher investment and inflation.
  • Board declared an interim cash dividend of 185 cents per share, up 7.6%; management said trading to Aug. 31 ran above 6%-8% guidance.


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