IPH FY26 net profit rises 16.9% to $80.4M
- IPH reported a statutory net profit after tax of $80.4 million for the full year ended June 30, marking a 16.9% increase.
- The company's share price fell 8.29% to trade at $3.77 following the release of the full-year financial results.
- Management highlighted ongoing international diversification and Canadian market growth as key drivers behind the annual financial performance.
IPH (ASX:IPH) reported a statutory net profit after tax of $80.4 million for the 2026 financial year alongside revenue of $712.8 million.
The performance contrasted with the previous financial year when statutory net profit after tax stood at $68.8 million and revenue reached $710.3 million.
Revenue growth was supported by contributions from the Canadian market and incremental acquisition revenue, which helped offset softer conditions in Australia and New Zealand.
The company also reported an underlying net profit after tax and amortisation of $122.7 million and declared a final dividend of 19.5 cents per share.
The total dividend for FY26 came to 38.5 cents per share.
"The scale and diversity of IPH supported an improved like-for-like performance despite persistent headwinds in some markets," said IPH CEO Tony O'Malley.
Following the announcement, the IPH share price was down at $3.77.
The intellectual property services group operates across multiple international jurisdictions, including Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and various Asian markets.
