Why did Superloop (ASX:SLC) upgrade its FY26 financial guidance?

Superloop upgraded its guidance due to strong operating performance across the group during the second half of the 2026 financial year. The upgrade is also supported by the financial contribution of Lightning Broadband, an acquisition completed on 29 May 2026.

What are Superloop’s new underlying EBITDA expectations for FY26?

Superloop now expects its FY26 underlying EBITDA to be between $118 million and $122 million, up from its February guidance of $112 million to $120 million. This updated range represents a substantial 28% to 32% growth compared to the company's FY25 results.

How much will the Lightning Broadband acquisition contribute to Superloop (ASX:SLC) in FY26?

The Lightning Broadband acquisition is expected to contribute approximately $700,000 to Superloop’s FY26 financial results. While this is a relatively small portion of the overall earnings upgrade, it reflects immediate accretion following the transaction's completion on 29 May 2026.

What is happening to Superloop’s capital expenditure (capex) guidance?

Superloop has increased its FY26 capex guidance by $2 million to a new range of $34 million to $37 million. This upgraded guidance accounts for increased investment capacity but explicitly excludes the company's Indefeasible Right of Use (IRU) renewal.

What is the Supercharge29 strategy being launched by Superloop (ASX:SLC)?

Supercharge29 is Superloop’s new three-year strategy covering the period from FY27 to FY29, unveiled at the company's Investor Day. The growth initiative is designed to drive earnings expansion, accelerate organic growth, expand its Smart Communities division, and maintain disciplined capital management.

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Superloop upgrades FY26 guidance ahead of investor day

Written by Brie CarterPublished Jun 2, 2026, 11:56 PM

Australian telecommunications provider Superloop (ASX:SLC) upgraded its financial guidance for the 2026 financial year, driven by strong second-half operating performance and the recent acquisition of Lightning Broadband.

The company completed the acquisition on May 29, which is expected to contribute approximately $700,000 in FY26.

Superloop has raised its underlying EBITDA expectations to a range of $118 million to $122 million, representing a substantial 28% to 32% growth compared to FY25.

This marks an increase from the previous guidance of $112 million to $120 million issued in February.

Capital expenditure guidance has risen by $2 million to a new range of $34 million to $37 million, excluding the IRU renewal.

The upgrades coincide with Superloop’s investor day, where management is unveiling Supercharge29, a new three-year strategy spanning FY27 to FY29.

The growth initiative focuses on driving earnings expansion, organic growth, Smart Communities expansion, and disciplined capital management.

Superloop CEO and Managing Director Paul Tyler highlighted the company's strong operational momentum ahead of the presentation.

"We have upgraded FY26 guidance and, later this morning, will present our SuperCharge29 Strategy to investors, outlining our strategy for the next phase of growth and shareholder value creation," Tyler said.

The strategy presentation has been formally lodged alongside the market announcement as the company looks to maximise long-term shareholder value.