IPH (ASX:IPH), an international intellectual property services group, announced a strong financial performance for the half-year ended Dec. 31, 2025.
The group reported a significant 10.5% increase in statutory net profit after tax, reaching $41.2 million, compared to $37.3 million in the previous corresponding period.
The growth translated to a statutory basic earnings per share of 15.8 cents, up from 14.1 cents in H1 FY25.
The company's revenue rose by 6.5% to $363.9 million, driven largely by a successful turnaround in the Canadian market—bolstered by incremental acquisition revenue—and a return to growth across Asia.
The gains were partially offset by a decline in the Australia and New Zealand region.
Despite the regional shifts, IPH demonstrated effective cost discipline and organic growth, with underlying EBITDA increasing 6.6% to $107.1 million.
58% of this underlying earnings figure was generated outside the ANZ region, highlighting the group's successful international diversification.
Shareholders are set to benefit from an interim dividend of 19 cents per share (20% franked), representing an 11.8% increase.
The group maintains a healthy cash conversion ratio of 101% and has announced an on-market share buy-back program scheduled to commence on March 9.