The Ingenia Communities Group (ASX: INA) share price will be on watch on Wednesday after the company beat both EPS and EBIT guidance and posted a 45% jump in statutory profit. Revenue also grew by 8% for FY26, supporting continued delivery on the Group's five-year plan.
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What did Ingenia Communities report?
- Statutory profit of $186.4 million, up 45% on FY25
- Group revenue of $555.3 million, up 8% year on year
- EBIT of $193.4 million, exceeding guidance and up 18%
- Underlying EPS of 35.8 cents, up 16% and above guidance
- Distribution per security maintained at 9.6 cents
- 573 new home settlements, a 10% lift on the prior year
What else do investors need to know?
Ingenia continues to scale its portfolio, with an enlarged development pipeline now supporting up to 8,800 potential new land lease home sites. The company reported steady recurring rental income and strong demand underpinning tourism and residential communities.
During FY26, Ingenia invested $240 million in growth initiatives, including $174 million in development. Notably, ongoing asset sales (totalling around $125 million) aim to further boost capital flexibility.
Operating cash flow rose 5% year on year to $152.5 million, despite higher borrowing costs. The company's balance sheet remains sound, with gearing at 31% and available liquidity to fund upcoming projects and acquisitions.
What did Ingenia Communities management say?
Ingenia CEO and Managing Director John Carfi said:
Two years into the delivery of our strategic plan, this result shows the benefit of ongoing focused execution and builds on the progress achieved in Year 1, demonstrating clear progress against our financial and strategic goals. Underlying EPS and EBIT exceeded guidance, development returns improved and our recurring revenue base continued to grow.
We remain on track to achieve our Year 3 and Year 5 goals, subject to market conditions, supported by a streamlined operating structure, ongoing refinements to the platform and a stable corporate cost base that enables disciplined execution.
What's next for Ingenia Communities?
Ingenia is targeting EBIT and underlying EPS growth of 0–10% for FY27, citing moderate market activity and buyer sentiment in the near term. The Group expects to benefit from its flexible business model, strong demand for affordable housing, and targeted capital recycling to support new growth.
Looking ahead, Ingenia will focus on scaling development, integrating new acquisitions, and optimising its operational platform. The company remains confident that continued execution of the five-year plan and a diversified revenue base will support growth, even as some cost and market challenges persist.
Ingenia Communities share price snapshot
Over the past 12 months, the Ingenia Communities share price has underperformed the S&P/ASX 200 index (ASX: XJO) with a decline of almost 30%.
