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Regis Resources posts record AUD 715m FY2026 profit, lifts dividend

Gold miner's net profit surged 180% to AUD 715 million as production hit the top end of guidance. Shares rose 2.7% in pre-market trading.

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Priya Anand · Equities & Earnings Desk · 22 Aug 2026 · 04:42 · 2 min read
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Regis Resources posts record AUD 715m FY2026 profit, lifts dividend

Regis Resources Ltd (ASX: RRL) reported a record statutory net profit after tax of AUD 715 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026, a 180% increase from AUD 254 million in FY2025. The company also posted a record net cash and bullion build of AUD 667 million, ending the year with AUD 1.185 billion in liquidity.

Gold production totaled 379,050 ounces, matching the top end of guidance for the fourth consecutive year. Revenue from gold sales rose 43% year-on-year, while all-in sustaining costs (AISC) were AUD 2,945 per ounce. Operating cash inflows increased 52% to AUD 1.25 billion.

The miner declared a fully franked dividend of AUD 0.35 per share for FY2026, totaling AUD 265 million. This included a AUD 0.20 per share payout in the second half, comprising AUD 0.15 in ordinary dividends and AUD 0.05 in a special dividend. The dividend yield stands at 6.1% based on the prior closing share price. Over the past 18 months, Regis has paid out more than AUD 300 million in fully franked dividends, bringing total payouts since dividend reinstatement to AUD 850 million.

Capital expenditure reached AUD 667 million, allocated primarily to mine development (AUD 354 million), exploration (AUD 74 million), and the McPhillamys project (AUD 26 million). The company remains debt-free.

For FY2027, Regis guided production to 360,000-400,000 ounces with AISC expected between AUD 2,990 and AUD 3,390 per ounce. Tax payments are projected to continue at AUD 15-20 million monthly in the first half of FY2027, with a catch-up payment of AUD 220-240 million due in December 2026.

Shares rose 2.7% in pre-market trading to AUD 8.455, extending the stock's 89% total return over the past year. The company trades at a P/E ratio of 13.22 with a free cash flow yield of 11% and a return on assets of 19.71%.

Regis Resources is an Australian gold producer with operations including Duketon and the Garden Well underground mine. The McPhillamys project remains on track for a final investment decision by mid-2028.

This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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