The Regis Resources Ltd (ASX: RRL) share price is in focus as the company posts a record net profit after tax of $715 million and declares fully franked final dividends of 20 cents per share, including a 5 cent special dividend.
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What did Regis Resources report?
- Gold sales revenue rose 43% to $2.349 billion in FY26 from 373,879 ounces sold at an average $6,283 per ounce.
- Record net profit after tax (NPAT) of $715 million, up 181% year-on-year.
- EBITDA reached $1.345 billion, an increase of 72%, with an EBITDA margin of 57%.
- Fully franked final dividends of 20 cents per share declared, totalling $151 million, bringing total FY26 dividends to 35 cents per share ($265 million) and a 6.1% yield.
- Cash and bullion increased to $1.184 billion, up $667 million from the previous year.
- FY26 gold production was 379,050 ounces at an all-in sustaining cost (AISC) of $2,945 per ounce.
What else do investors need to know?
The company's strong earnings performance allowed for record dividend payments, reflecting its updated capital management policy. Along with ongoing investment in production and development, Regis continues to prioritise shareholder returns with a 39% payout ratio this year.
Regis spent $23 million advancing the McPhillamys Gold Project and maintained a healthy balance sheet after $307 million in tax and dividend payments. The company returned to paying regular income tax instalments during FY26, with future tax payments expected to remain strong.
Dividend key dates are: ex-dividend on 10 September 2026, record date on 11 September, and payment on 7 October. The dividend reinvestment plan remains suspended.
What did Regis Resources management say?
Regis Resources CEO and Managing Director Jim Beyer said:
Regis has delivered an outstanding result for FY26, generating record net profit after tax of $715M, record EBITDA of $1.345B and record statutory operating cash flows of $1.247B. This performance reflects the consistency of our operations and the continued strengthening of our balance sheet.
What's next for Regis Resources?
Looking ahead, Regis has reaffirmed its FY27 guidance, targeting between 360,000 and 400,000 ounces of gold production and group AISC of $2,990–$3,390 per ounce. Growth capital of $250–$270 million is weighted towards the first half, as new open pits are developed and the Rosemont Stage 3 project progresses.
The company's unhedged position and strong cash balance put it in good shape to invest further in operations and growth opportunities, while keeping shareholder returns front of mind. Management projects a "catch-up" tax payment of $220–$240 million later in the year as part of its ongoing obligations.
Regis Resources share price snapshot
Over the past 12 months, Regis Resources shares have risen 84%, significantly outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO).
