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Downer Group

downergroup.com Updated Oct 25, 2026 Quality: 100/100

Strategic intent

Downer Group is a leading Tier-1 integrated infrastructure services provider in Australia and New Zealand, specializing in the design, construction, maintenance, and management of transport, energy, utilities, and facilities assets.

Key market signals

2026-10: Awarded a $44.2 million contract by the City of Albany to deliver major upgrades to the Harry Riggs Albany Regional Airport in Western Australia.
2026-10: Expanded its specialized road preservation fleet with the procurement of a custom Hino 700 Series FY 3248 8x4 truck.
2026-08: Released its FY26 financial results, achieving an underlying EBITA of $502.9 million and exceeding its two-year average margin target of 4.5% with a 5.1% EBITA margin.
2026-04: Appointed Doug Moss (former Managing Director of UGL) as Chief Operating Officer of Transport & Infrastructure to drive growth in its T&I businesses.
2025-12: Completed the divestment of its 49% stake in Keolis Downer to Keolis for $68.7 million, finalizing its portfolio simplification program.

Financial health

FY26 Underlying EBITA of $502.9 million, representing a 6.1% increase year-on-year and a 5.1% EBITA margin (https://downergroup.co.nz)
FY26 Underlying NPATA increased 9.8% year-on-year to $306.7 million, meeting guidance (https://downergroup.co.nz)
FY26 Statutory NPAT increased 51.2% year-on-year to $225.4 million (https://downergroup.co.nz)

Impact & compliance

Social Impact Modern Slavery Statement (2025) Sector Risk: high Scope 3: NONE THIRD_PARTY_ASSURED

Legal & risks

On 12 December 2024, the ACCC commenced civil proceedings against Downer subsidiary Spotless Facility Services Pty Ltd relating to allegations of historical contraventions of Australian competition law concerning the supply of estate maintenance to the Department of Defence. Downer is defending […]

Forensic audit — 1 findings

⚠ In February 2026, the Supreme Court of Victoria ruled in Downer Utilities Australia Pty Ltd v Murra Warra Asset Co Pty L...

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