Ampol reports $1.6B half-year profit

·       Ampol reported an unaudited first-half 2026 replacement cost operating profit of approximately $1.60 billion.

·       The company's share price was up at $39.40 following recent market updates and energy sector movements.

·       Management cited strong operational performance at the Lytton refinery and supply chain reliability as core drivers.

Ampol (ASX:ALD) announced an unaudited first-half 2026 replacement cost operating profit of approximately $1.60 billion.

This figure compares with the $649 million reported during the first half of the previous financial year.

"The conflict in the Middle East has created unprecedented disruption across global energy markets, reinforcing just how critical the supply of liquid fuels and the preservation of a domestic refining capability are to our economy," said Ampol Managing Director and CEO Matt Halliday.

The business posted a replacement cost operating profit EBIT of approximately $404 million in the prior corresponding period.

The company stated that the strong financial result reflects reliable performance at the Lytton refinery and steady retail execution.

Following the announcement, the Ampol share price was up at $40.70.

The group operates a major petroleum refining and fuel distribution network across Australia and New Zealand.