Superloop upgrades FY26 earnings guidance and unveils new strategy

Superloop lifts FY26 guidance and shares new growth plans at its Investor Day.

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The Superloop Ltd (ASX: SLC) share price is in focus as the company upgrades its FY26 underlying EBITDA guidance to $118–122 million, a 28–32% lift on FY25, following its Lightning Broadband acquisition.

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What did Superloop report?

  • FY26 underlying EBITDA now expected at $118 million to $122 million, up from prior $112–$120 million guidance
  • This represents 28% to 32% growth on FY25
  • Lightning Broadband acquisition adds approximately $700,000 to FY26 earnings
  • Capex guidance raised by $2 million to $34–$37 million (excludes IRU renewal)

What else do investors need to know?

Superloop is holding its Investor Day today, where management will outline a new three-year growth strategy, called Supercharge29, targeting the period FY27 to FY29. The strategy aims to build shareholder value through ongoing organic growth, expanding Smart Communities, accretive acquisitions, and disciplined capital management.

The company continues to provide connectivity to consumers, businesses, and wholesale partners using its infrastructure assets, including fibre, subsea cables, and fixed wireless. Superloop's Infrastructure-on-Demand platform enables challenger retail brands to compete for a greater share of the Australian internet market.

What's next for Superloop?

Investors can look forward to detailed updates on the company's Supercharge29 strategy, aimed at driving sustained growth from FY27 onwards. Management emphasises continued investment in both organic initiatives and targeted M&A.

The enhanced capex guidance signals a commitment to strengthening Superloop's infrastructure and supporting expanding Smart Communities, all while balancing returns with disciplined capital management.

Superloop share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Superloop shares have risen 31%, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has risen 3% over the same period.

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