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- Achieved positive normalised earnings
- Growth in revenue with increasing momentum across the year
- Three of four business divisions delivering profit
- Continued improvement in gross margin dollars and percentage
MOVE Logistics Group (ASX:MOV) has delivered further significant improvement and achieved its target of positive normalised earnings before tax (NEBT) for the year ended 30 June 2026 (FY26).
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CEO, Paul Millward, said positive momentum and a return to profitable earnings are being achieved as MOVE continues to progress its New Horizons four-year roadmap which commenced in June 2024. With the reset phase complete and the step-up phase underway, the focus has moved from foundational transformation to accelerating commercial growth.
The company reported that three of its four businesses have delivered profitable earnings for FY26.
Most notably, the Freight & Fuel division turnaround has resulted in growing revenue translating into positive earnings.
The Specialist division has also had a strong year with YoY improvement in earnings, as large projects commenced in 2H26. International has delivered a material year on year earnings uplift as Oceans delivered expected results.
However, Warehousing continues to sit below expectations. With possible structural cost-outs now executed, management’s priority is on aggressive top-line growth to restore profitability.
Capital has been managed prudently, with a reduction in net debt, improvement in free cashflow and careful management of capital expenditure. The new BNZ invoice finance facility (to commence November 2026) will reduce ongoing finance costs and assist in optimising working capital.
Mr Millward told shareholders that wile timing and pace of the economic recovery remains uncertain, MOVE remains focused on its New Horizons roadmap, with a clear pathway to sustainable value creation.
We have delivered our promise to shareholders
“FY26 marks an important milestone for MOVE as we delivered our financial target of positive normalised earnings and further strengthened the business,” he said.
“Today, MOVE is a leaner, more capable organisation with a cost base and network better aligned to market conditions and well positioned for the next phase of growth. The structural benefits of the transformation are being realised, with revenue growth and continued cost optimisation resulting in improved positive earnings.
“FY26 has been marked by an inconsistent economy and intense competition. Against that backdrop, delivering an increase in revenue alongside positive earnings (NEBT) represents an important achievement.”
Earlier this year the transport and logistics group agreed terms with BNZ for a new facility of up to $22m, to support its working capital requirements.
The new invoice finance facility will commence by 30 November 2026 when the current Pacific Invoice Finance facility expires and will provide a meaningful reduction in the company’s financing costs.
CEO, Paul Millward, acknowledged the support of Pacific Invoice Finance as MOVE’s transformation plan has progressed.
“The new funding arrangement with BNZ strengthens our banking relationships and is another positive step forward in MOVE’s business transformation plan. The facility is competitively priced and will significantly lower our financing costs from November 2026 forward.”
MOV was steady at 15.0¢ with a Mkt cap of $19.14M prior to markets opening
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