Westgold FY27 Guidance
Westgold Resources Prepares FY27 Guidance Following Record Production and Strong Financial Results
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FY26 production of 387,354 ounces exceeded Westgold’s previously guided range of 345,000 to 385,000 ounces, representing 19% year-over-year growth.
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Westgold’s FY26 revenue rose 79% to A$2.441 billion, underlying EBITDA reached A$1.104 billion at a 45% margin, and underlying profit after tax increased 452% to A$480 million.
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The company’s realized gold price increased 42% to A$6,238 per ounce, suggesting that higher metal prices—not only increased production—were a major contributor to FY26’s stronger financial results.
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Westgold announced its first meaningful shareholder payout: a 10-cent fully franked dividend of about A$95 million, combined with buybacks for roughly A$122 million returned to shareholders in FY26; the dividend’s ex-date is Sept. 15.
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The FY27 guidance webcast is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. AWST, or noon AEST, and participants must register through the company’s designated link to receive joining details.
Westgold Resources will unveil its FY27 guidance and three-year outlook on September 9, 2026, after posting record production of 387,354 ounces in FY26. The Western Australian gold miner reported 79% revenue growth to A$2.441 billion and swung to a A$480 million underlying profit, though all-in sustaining costs rose 7% to A$2,841 per ounce Market Screener.
Westgold's balance sheet strengthened considerably, with A$939 million in cash and zero debt heading into FY27. The company also returned capital for the first time, paying a 10-cent fully franked dividend of about A$95 million and conducting buybacks worth roughly A$122 million Kalkine.
Record FY26 Production Driven by Gold Price Surge
Westgold's FY26 output of 387,354 ounces beat its prior guidance range of 345,000 to 385,000 ounces, marking 19% year-over-year growth Market Screener. The company's realized gold price jumped 42% to A$6,238 per ounce, meaning higher metal prices—not just increased mining—powered much of the financial surge.
Underlying EBITDA reached A$1.104 billion at a 45% margin, while underlying profit after tax surged 452% to A$480 million Market Screener. Despite the stellar results, cost inflation remains a concern for investors, with all-in sustaining costs climbing 7% even as production grew.
Three-Year Ambition to Reach 500,000 Ounces Annually
Westgold's three-year outlook targets approximately 500,000 ounces of annual production by FY29, according to Kalkine. For FY27 and FY28, the company expects output between 385,000 and 425,000 ounces per year Market Screener, implying an acceleration in the final year.
Management has stated these expansion plans are fully funded from internal cash flow Kalkine. The company's strong cash position and zero debt provide flexibility to pursue growth without raising capital, a key advantage in the competitive gold market.
First Shareholder Payout Signals Confidence in Outlook
Westgold announced its inaugural dividend: 10 cents per share, fully franked, equaling roughly A$95 million in total payout Kalkine. Combined with A$122 million in buybacks, the company returned approximately A$217 million to shareholders in FY26—a significant signal of balance sheet strength and management confidence.
The dividend's ex-date is September 15, 2026. CEO Wayne Bramwell, CFO Tommy Heng, COO Aaron Rankine and CTO Leigh Devlin will present the FY27 guidance at a webcast scheduled for 10:00 a.m. AWST (noon AEST), with investors able to participate in a live Q&A session Market Screener.
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