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    Worley (ASX:WOR) Is Down 6.3% After Lower FY26 Earnings And Steady Dividend Payout

    Simply Wall St·08/31/2026 10:18:10
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    • Worley Limited has released its full-year results to 30 June 2026, reporting sales of A$1,988 million, revenue of A$10.71 billion and net income of A$238 million, alongside declaring an unfranked final dividend of A$0.25 per share to be paid on 30 September 2026.
    • The combination of higher sales but lower revenue and earnings compared with the prior year, together with the maintained cash return via the final dividend, gives investors fresh insight into how Worley is balancing growth ambitions with shareholder distributions.
    • We’ll now examine how Worley’s lower full-year earnings alongside its affirmed A$0.25 final dividend affect the existing investment narrative.

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    Worley Investment Narrative Recap

    To own Worley, you need to believe its mix of energy, chemicals and resources work can translate a growing sustainability pipeline into resilient earnings and dividends. This year’s lower net income of A$238 million alongside a maintained A$0.25 final dividend highlights a tension between profit pressure and capital returns. The key near term catalyst remains Worley’s ability to protect margins in professional services, while the main risk is that weaker profitability and thin margins limit reinvestment capacity.

    The most relevant recent announcement here is Worley’s ongoing share buyback program of up to A$300 million, which sits alongside its steady A$0.25 dividend. Together with FY26 earnings of A$238 million, this combination puts a spotlight on how much balance sheet flexibility Worley really has to keep rewarding shareholders while funding growth, especially if support costs rise again or competition intensifies in higher value consulting work.

    Yet behind the steady dividend, investors should be aware of how quickly lower margins could squeeze cash available for...

    Read the full narrative on Worley (it's free!)

    Worley’s narrative projects A$13.8 billion revenue and A$510.2 million earnings by 2029. This requires 7.5% yearly revenue growth and an earnings increase of about A$165.2 million from A$345.0 million today.

    Uncover how Worley's forecasts yield a A$12.44 fair value, a 22% upside to its current price.

    Exploring Other Perspectives

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    Some analysts were far more optimistic before this result, assuming revenue of about A$14.0 billion and earnings near A$629.7 million by 2029, so if you are weighing those bullish expectations against today’s softer A$10.7 billion revenue and A$238 million profit, it is worth recognising how widely views can differ and considering how both the upside story and the risk of cost overrun on full project delivery work might be reassessed after this update.

    Explore 4 other fair value estimates on Worley - why the stock might be worth just A$11.67!

    Form Your Own Verdict

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.