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Thu 3 Sep 2026
Close: 24 561c 
Day's move: 2 036c (9.04%)
Volume: 4 483 332
Trades: 21 506
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Revenue for the year jumped to R135.1 billion (R85.5 billion) whilst gross profit multiplied to R33.1 billion (R2.4 billion). Profit attributable to owners shot up to R31.0 billion (R0.8 billion). Additionally, headline earnings per share was higher at 2 548 cents per share (82 cents per share ).
Dividend
The board has resolved to declare a final cash base dividend of 490 cents per ordinary share or R4.4 billion, together with an additional ordinary dividend of 955 cents per ordinary share or R8.7 billion, amounting to R13.1 billion in aggregate as at the date of declaration, for the financial year ended 30 June 2026. The dividend will be paid from retained earnings.
Accordingly, together with the interim dividend of 410 cents per ordinary share, or R3.7 billion, total dividends declared for FY2026 amounted to 1 855 cents per ordinary share, or R16.8 billion in aggregate, representing approximately 82% of adjusted free cash flow returned to ordinary shareholders.
Group outlook and guidance
The global operating environment remains characterised by heightened geopolitical complexity, shifting trade relationships, growing resource nationalism and rapid technological change. While uncertainty has become a defining feature of the macroeconomic landscape, the constructive medium-term outlook for PGMs continues to provide impetus to sustainable value creation at Implats.
Demand for the Group's primary products remains supported by ongoing industrial requirements and the energy transition. At the same time, primary supply remains constrained and physical markets for platinum, palladium and rhodium remain relatively tight, while the minor PGMs are assuming greater strategic importance and improved profit potential.
Against this backdrop, Implats remains confident in the long-term competitiveness of PGMs and their role in supporting the societal aspirations of current and future generations. Industry market scenarios continue to highlight the need for additional future supply and the importance of sustaining demand growth over time, particularly as vehicle technology pathways continue to evolve. Implats is focused on responding appropriately and timeously to the forces which will shape its future operating context.
Implats enters FY2027 from a position of strength and confidence. The Group remains committed to responsible and safe production, disciplined cost management, constructive stakeholder relationships and prudent capital allocation. Equally, Implats is focused on future value creation by leveraging portfolio optionality through operational excellence and project execution, while exploring growth opportunities across its mine-to-market activities.
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