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EarningsQ4 2026 Earnings Report
DCCPY Q4 2026 EPS Results
Actual EPS$1.54
Consensus EPS―
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One Year Ago EPS$0.71
DCCPY Q4 2026 Revenue Results
Actual Revenue$10.79B
Expected Revenue―
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YoY Revenue Growth-2.23%
Earnings Announcement Details
QuarterQ4 2026
Date05/19/2026
TimeBefore Open
Conference CallTuesday, May 19, 2026
DCCPY Upcoming Earnings
DCC's next earnings date is estimated for November 10, 2026, based on past reporting schedules.
Q4 2026 Earnings Call Audio
DCCPY Q4 2026 Earnings Call
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Q4 2026 Earnings Slide Deck
Q4 2026 Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a broadly positive picture: core profitability, EPS and cash generation improved, balance sheet metrics are strong, significant capital was returned to shareholders, and the company has materially simplified its portfolio to focus on an attractive energy strategy with clear acquisition plans. Weakness was concentrated in Energy Services and volumes, and there were some one-off benefits and restructuring costs; however, these issues appear manageable and are positioned as temporary against a longer-term growth and compounding strategy.Company Guidance
Adjusted operating profit growth
Total adjusted operating profit increased 3.6% year-on-year to GBP 634 million, driven by DCC Energy (operating profit up 3.5%).
Adjusted EPS improvement
Adjusted EPS on a continuing basis rose 9.9% to 438.1p, aided by operating profit growth and significant capital returns that reduced share count.
Excellent free cash flow conversion
Group free cash flow conversion was very strong at 108% (GBP 689m free cash flow from GBP 638m operating profit). DCC Energy delivered 113% free cash flow conversion, reflecting structural negative working capital.
High returns on capital employed
Return on capital employed for the group (continuing basis) was 16.8%, with DCC Energy at 18.8% (up from 18.5%), demonstrating returns materially ahead of cost of capital.
Capital returns and shareholder distribution
Returned GBP 700 million to shareholders following the sale of DCC Healthcare (with a further GBP 100m to be returned in FY'28 and a deferred GBP 100m expected in 2027). Share count reduced by 13.7 million shares (≈13.9%). Board proposed a 5% dividend increase to 216.72p (32nd consecutive year of dividend growth).
Strong Mobility performance
Mobility operating profit increased 8.6% to GBP 134.4 million, with almost all constant-currency growth (≈5.8%) organic. Non-fuel gross profit rose by more than 17%, supported by fleet services (fuel/EV cards, telematics, digital parking).
Energy Products momentum
Energy Products (within Solutions) delivered a strong performance with profits up 11% in the second half, supported by pricing discipline, procurement benefits and cost control (notable strength in North America, U.K. & Ireland, and Germany).
Balance sheet strength and liquidity
Net debt was GBP 690 million at year-end, equivalent to 0.9x net debt-to-EBITDA, leaving significant headroom to pursue acquisition-led growth while maintaining an investment-grade balance sheet.
Simplification and strategic focus on energy
Completed sale of DCC Healthcare and Info Tech (Info Tech rebranded as Nexora and sale process commenced). Company proposed to change name to DCC Energy plc, reflecting a clear focus and simplified group structure to concentrate on energy opportunities.
Acquisition pipeline and deployment
Committed acquisition spend of GBP 110 million focused on expanding liquid gas businesses in Europe; acquired a liquid gas business in Austria during the year and preparing further Central & Eastern Europe transactions that will open 4 new markets.
DCCPY Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
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