1H26 interim results highlights

The Group is benefiting from the management internalisation and the strategic repositioning of the Group as an integrated international real estate business. The Group is delivering on its stated strategy with several strategic objectives achieved over the period.

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1H26 interim results highlights

Burstone has released results for the six months ending 30 September 2025 (“1H26”). An investor conference call was held today, 19 November 2025 at 14:00 South African time / 12:00 UK time.
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Key Highlights

  • Strong operational and financial performance in 1H26, reflecting continued execution of strategic transformation and expansion of funds and asset management platforms

  • Distributable income per share (DIPS) increased 3.0% to 51.07cps (1H25: 49.53cps)

  • Payout ratio maintained at 90%, resulting in a 3.0% increase in dividend per share (DPS) to 45.96cps (1H25: 44.58cps)

  • Real estate investment

    • South Africa

      • Strong LFL NOI growth: 5.3%

      • Improved vacancy: 4.7% (FY25: 6.7%)

      • Improved negative reversions of 2.5% (1H25: negative 8.4%)

      • Significant solar roll out: Planned 8MW (c. 60% increase) in solar generation within the next 12 months

    • Europe

      • Stable operations delivering LFL earnings in line with prior year

      • 16.3% positive reversions, partially offset by higher vacancy as strategy prioritises maximising ERV growth over short-term vacancy

    • Australia

      • Significant real estate earnings benefit in 1H26 of R14m (1H25: nil) as asset management initiatives take effect

  • Funds and asset management

    • 2% increase in third party GAV

    • A$170m of new equity commitments from Australian capital partners to support platform growth will increase third-party EUM by c. 11%

    • Fee income increased 70.6% to R58m and now represents 14.1% (1H25: 8.5%) of Group DIPS

  • Balance sheet capacity to support growth of platforms

    • Pro-forma loan-to-value (LTV) ratio of 39.0% (FY25: 36.3%)

    • R0.5bn of SA assets pending transfer –

      • Balfour Mall sale is accretive to earnings in 2H26 and FY27

    • Further c. R1.0bn to c. R1.5bn earmarked for sale within the next 18 month

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