Civmec Grows Order Book 70% to $1.3B With Margins Held Firm Into FY27
Order book surges 70% to $1.3 billion as Civmec delivers disciplined Q3 FY26
Civmec Limited (ASX: CVL) has reported a standout third quarter, with its order book reaching A$1.3 billion as at 15 May 2026, up from A$760 million at the same point in FY25, representing growth of over 70% year-on-year. Q3 FY26 revenue came in at A$244.2 million, contributing to a nine-month total of A$624.7 million.
Margins held firm alongside that growth, with EBITDA and NPAT margins for the nine-month period sitting at 11.8% and 5.6% respectively. Shareholders also received an interim dividend of 2.5 Australian cents per share (fully franked), paid on 10 April 2026.
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Financial scorecard — what the numbers say about Civmec’s momentum
Quarter and year-to-date at a glance
The table below summarises Civmec’s key financial metrics for Q3 FY26 and the nine months ended 31 March 2026.
| Metric | Q3 FY26 | 9M FY26 | Notable Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | A$244.2M | A$624.7M | Continued momentum from 1H FY26 |
| EBITDA | A$27.8M | A$73.8M | 11.8% margin for 9M period |
| NPAT | A$13.5M | A$34.9M | 5.6% margin for 9M period |
| EPS | 2.65 cents | 6.86 cents | Nine months ended 31 March 2026 |
- Interim dividend of 2.5 Australian cents per share (fully franked) paid 10 April 2026
The key message from these figures is that margins are holding while the order book expands materially. That combination, disciplined execution at scale, is what the investment case for Civmec increasingly rests on.
From tendering to delivery — what’s driving Civmec’s $1.3 billion order book
Major project activity across resources, energy and defence
Civmec’s integrated, multi-disciplinary model allows it to pursue and deliver concurrent workstreams across sectors. The Q3 FY26 period saw activity spanning fabrication, civils, maintenance, and equipment assembly, with a number of new awards adding to the secured pipeline.
Key project highlights from the quarter include:
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BHP Port Debottlenecking Project 2 (PDP2): Civmec has mobilised to BHP’s Nelson Point site for earthworks and concrete supporting the installation of a sixth car dumper (CD6). Piling is under way, with fabrication of structural steel modules and the CD6 itself progressing at the Henderson facility.
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Iluka Eneabba Rare Earths Refinery: SMP bridging, tank builds and civils scopes are progressing positively, with tendering activity ongoing for SMP E&I packages in collaboration with Iluka Resources.
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Chevron DE-PMP follow-on: Chevron awarded Civmec a follow-on DE-PMP module package for its Gorgon CO₂ long-term optimisation programme, building on a prior scope delivered at Henderson.
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Woodside Blakemere Manifold: Awarded in Q3 with fabrication now under way at Henderson; additional smaller packages from Chevron and Saipem, including vessel and loadout support scopes, were also secured during the quarter.
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Rio Tinto engagements: An early contractor involvement (ECI) engagement was secured for Rio Tinto’s Car Dumper 3 (CD3) Replacement; Civmec is also shortlisted for Rio Tinto’s Parker Point Shutdown Works, has secured maintenance and project contracts with Rio Tinto Yarwun, and continues engagement on the QAL double digestion ECI.
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First Turnkey OEM Machine: On-site assembly commenced for Civmec’s first turnkey design and construct OEM machine, a reclaimer for a major resources client, following successful trial assembly at Henderson. The company described this as a notable step for its balanced machines division.
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Yara 26 Major Plant Turnaround: Awarded in Q3, with site mobilisation well advanced and pre-planning reported as ahead of the scheduled shutdown.
Why the defence pipeline deserves investor attention
For investors less familiar with defence contracting, the Australian Government’s updated 2026 National Defence Strategy, released on 16 April 2026, carries significant implications for Civmec specifically.
The strategy re-committed to all six Arafura Class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) and added A$1.0 to A$1.5 billion of funding over 10 years, primarily directed at sustainment (the long-term maintenance and support of vessels once in service). Separately, it confirmed a A$25 billion funding envelope for the Henderson Defence Precinct.
That last point is particularly material for Civmec. The company is headquartered in Henderson, Western Australia, and operates its shipyard from that location. Government investment of that scale into the precinct over an extended period represents a structural tailwind for Civmec’s marine and defence business, not a single-quarter event.
Chief Executive Officer Patrick Tallon
“It has been a busy and productive quarter. We have secured significant new work across our business, made meaningful progress on major projects while maintaining solid margins. The breadth of what our teams are delivering, from the OPV programme at our Henderson shipyard through to large resources, energy and infrastructure projects across the country, is a real demonstration of what our integrated business can deliver. Our focus remains on safe execution, converting the pipeline in front of us and continuing to build long-term value for our shareholders.”
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What’s next — leadership transition and the path into FY27
Planned succession complete as Kevin Deery transitions to advisory role
Civmec announced that Kevin Deery has retired from the Board and concluded his full-time roles as Chief Operating Officer and member of the Civmec Executive after 17 years of service. The announcement described the transition as the culmination of a planned succession pathway that Deery personally drove over several years, during which he invested in developing and upskilling key members of the leadership team.
The handover of responsibilities is described as complete. Deery will remain with the Group in an advisory capacity, supporting executive development, strategic tender reviews, and related initiatives.
Pipeline and outlook into FY27
Tendering activity is described in the announcement as “robust and well distributed” across Civmec’s operating sectors. The ongoing ECI engagements are worth noting as forward indicators: early contractor involvement means Civmec is embedded in project planning before formal contract awards are made, which typically increases the likelihood of conversion into secured work.
Chairman James Fitzgerald
“We have continued to perform strongly through Q3 FY26, with an order book of A$1.3 billion, a position that reflects the ongoing trust our clients place in us. That trust is hard-earned and is the direct result of our team’s ability to consistently deliver complex, large-scale projects safely, on time, and to the high standard our clients expect. Combined with our disciplined execution, this order book provides a strong foundation for continued value creation for shareholders into FY27 and beyond.”
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