Downer EDI Limited reported consolidated earnings results for the half-year ended 31 December 2018. For the period, the company reported revenue from ordinary activities of AUD 6,304.6 million as compared to AUD 5,798.5 million for the same period last year. Total revenue and other income was AUD 6,324.5 million as compared to AUD 5,803.1 million for the same period last year. Profit for the period was AUD 141.4 million as compared to loss of AUD 15.9 million for the same period last year. Basic earnings per share was 22.0 per share cents as compared to loss of 2.6 cents per share for the same period last year. Diluted earnings per share was 21.7 cents per share as compared to loss of 2.6 cents per share for the same period last year. Earnings before interest and tax was AUD 236.6 million as compared to AUD 52.3 million for the same period last year.

For the year 2019, the company expects consolidated net profit after tax and before amortisation of acquired intangible assets (NPATA) before minority interests of AUD 352 million.