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CSL Ltd. — Interim / Quarterly Report 2026
Feb 10, 2026
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Interim / Quarterly Report
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Half Year NPATA US$1.9 billion[1,2]
Transformation program progressing well
Transformation program delivering value Half Year 2026 Performance through organisational simplification and growth investment Total revenue $8.3b (4%)[3] First-half performance adversely impacted NPATA[1] excluding restructuring by policy changes, one-off restructuring $1.9b (7%)[3] costs and costs and impairments impairments Share buy-back expanded from US$500m to Reported NPAT[1] $0.4b (81%)[3] US$750m, reflecting strong balance sheet and cash flow Interim dividend[9] $1.30 — FY26 guidance maintained, strong second- Cash flow from half ambition driven by Ig, albumin and operations $1.3b 3% newly launched products
CSL Limited (ASX:CSL; USOTC:CSLLY) today announces underlying NPATA for the 6 months ended 31 December 2025, of US$1.9 billion[1,2] , down 7%[1] . After one-off restructuring costs and impairments, the Company reported net profit after tax of US$401 million[1] , down 81% on a constant currency basis[3] . Cashflow from operations was $1.3 billion.
Ken Lim, CSL’s Chief Financial Officer, said, “We are clearly not satisfied with our performance and have implemented a number of initiatives to drive stronger growth going forward. Our first-half results were also adversely impacted by a number of factors including government policy changes, one-off restructuring costs and impairments. In the second half we have an ambitious growth plan, driven by immunoglobulin (Ig), albumin and our newly launched products.
‑ “We continued to advance our broader transformation strategy, making strong progress on our cost efficiency initiatives and strengthening the foundations of the business. We invested in growth opportunities including our strategic collaboration with VarmX. This will deliver enhanced growth, profitability and shareholder returns.”
The Company’s strong cash flow and balance sheet enabled the expansion of the share buy-back program from US$500 million to US$750 million.
The Company maintains guidance for the 2026 financial year of approximately 2-3% revenue growth and 4-7% NPATA growth, excluding one-off restructuring costs and impairments, at constant currency.
TRANSFORMATION INITIATIVES
Strong progress has been made in implementing measures to simplify operations, enhance efficiency and enable future growth.
The Company has already achieved approximately 60% of its targeted cost savings for the 2026 financial year. This was driven by a reduction in R&D fixed costs and infrastructure spend and integrating the Behring and Vifor commercial and medical teams, removing workforce and project duplication.
As previously outlined, one-off restructuring costs are expected to be in the range of $700-$770 million in the 2026 financial year, with approximately two thirds recognised in the first half, with annual pre-tax savings of $500-$550 million expected by FY28.
The Company invested in high-priority growth opportunities, including the strategic collaboration with Dutch biotechnology company, VarmX, for a potential novel treatment to help restore blood coagulation.
CSL announced its intention to spend approximately $1.5 billion to expand its U.S. plasma manufacturing presence, which includes the Horizon 2 program.
These actions underscore CSL’s commitment to innovation, aiming to deliver sustainable long-term value for patients and shareholders.
ASSET IMPAIRMENTS
In fiscal year 2026, total after-tax non-restructuring related impairments of approximately $1.1 billion[1] will be booked, almost all of which was recognised in the first half.
The after-tax impairments principally comprised $843 million[1] associated with intangible assets, mainly relating to intellectual property of CSL Vifor and CSL Seqirus. CSL Vifor’s impairments largely relate to VENOFER[®] , following a reduction in future sales forecasts due to the entry of generic competition in the first half. The CSL Seqirus impairment relates to the licensing agreement for sa-mRNA vaccine technology, driven by declining COVID disease burden and more onerous U.S. regulatory requirements.
The Group also recognised an after-tax impairment of $170 million relating to property, plant and equipment. This occurred due to the acceleration of the Horizon 2 program in the US, resulting in certain existing manufacturing assets becoming redundant.
BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
CSL Behring
Total revenue was $5.5 billion, down 7%[3] when compared to the prior comparable period.
Ig product sales of $3.0 billion, decreased 6%[3] with both PRIVIGEN[®] and HIZENTRA[®] down 6%[3] . This was partly due to Medicare Part D reforms and the comparison to a strong corresponding period. When compared to the trailing period, the six months ended 30 June 2025, Ig sales grew 3%[3] .
Albumin sales of $494 million, were down 27%[3] due to the implementation of policy changes in China.
Haemophilia product sales of $746 million were stable. IDELVION[®] achieved growth of 1%[3] while there was continued strong growth of HEMGENIX[®] sales in the U.S. and Europe of 16%[3] .
KCENTRA[®] declined by 18%[3] due to competition.
ANDEMBRY[®] generated strong sales after its FDA approval and launch in FY25. More than 1,000 patients are now using this therapy.
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CSL Seqirus
Total revenue of $1.6 billion, down 2%[3] , driven by non-recurring avian influenza outbreak revenue in FY25.
Global seasonal influenza sales were up 1%[3] despite the lower U.S. immunisation rates. The Company continued its track record of gaining market share, with strong performance in key customer segments and markets.
FLUAD[®] sales of $895 million, up 6%[3] with successful launches in Germany and France.
FLUCELVAX[®] sales of $466 million, down 1%[3] .
In December 2025, the Company opened a new A$1 billion cell-based vaccine manufacturing facility in Tullamarine, Melbourne, reinforcing the Company’s commitment to innovative vaccines.
CSL Vifor
Total revenue was $1.2 billion, up 12%[3] . Performance was strong, driven by growth in nephrology, partially offset by a decline in iron due to competition from generic products.
FINANCIAL POSITION
CSL’s balance sheet remains in a strong position with net assets of $20.5 billion and leverage[4] of 2.0 times.
OUTLOOK[7] (at Financial Year 2026 exchange rates)
The Company has an ambitious growth plan for the second half and maintains its guidance for the 2026 financial year of approximately 2-3% growth in revenue and 4-7% growth in NPATA, excluding one-off restructuring costs and impairments, at constant currency.
For CSL Behring, second-half growth is expected to be driven by Ig, albumin and newly launched products.
CSL Seqirus expects a lower second-half result due to the normal seasonality of the global influenza
business and the non-recurring avian influenza outbreak revenue in Financial Year 2025.
The performance of CSL Vifor will continue to be adversely impacted by generic competition in iron products.
CSL will remain focused on its transformation program, positioning the Company to deliver future growth.
In compiling the Company’s financial forecasts for Financial Year 2026, a number of key variables that may have a significant impact on guidance have been identified and these have been included in the endnote.[7]
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FURTHER INFORMATION
The Company will host a briefing at 10am AEDT on 11 February 2026 which can be accessed via CSL’s investors website. Additional details about CSL’s results are included in the Company’s 4D statement, investor presentation slides and webcast, all of which can be found on CSL’s website www.csl.com.
A glossary of medical terms can also be found on the website.
Authorised for lodgement by:
Fiona Mead
Company Secretary
11 February 2026
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Group Results
| Half year ended December | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
Dec 2025 |
Change |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US$ Millions | Reported | Reported |
at CC3 |
%3 | |
| Sales | 8,213 | 8,092 | 7,926 |
(3%) |
|
| Other Revenue / Income | 270 | 240 | 237 |
(12%) |
|
| Total Revenue / Income | 8,483 | 8,332 | 8,163 |
(4%) |
|
| Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation & | 3,238 | 3,130 | 3,101 |
(4%) |
|
| Amortisation5 | |||||
| Depreciation/Amortisation excluding acquired IP | (321) | (325) | (324) |
1% |
|
| Netgain on business disposals | (39) | — | — |
||
| Earnings before Interest and Tax5 | 2,878 | 2,805 | 2,770 |
(4%) |
|
| Net Interest Expense | (222) | (197) | (197) |
(11%) |
|
| Tax Expense5 | (508) | (537) | (527) |
4% |
|
| NPATA2 | 2,148 | 2,071 | 2,046 |
(5%) |
|
| Amortisation of acquired IP | (155) | (168) |
(168) |
(8%) |
|
| Net gain on business disposals | 39 | — |
— |
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| Restructuring and impairment expenses | — | (2,060) | (2,053) |
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| Income tax on the above adjustments | 24 | 443 |
441 |
||
| Net Profit After Tax | 2,056 | 286 |
266 |
(87%) |
|
| NPATA2 attributable to: | |||||
| • Shareholders of CSL Limited | 2,074 | 1,946 | 1,923 |
(7%) |
|
| • Non-controlling interest | 74 | 125 | 123 |
||
| NPAT attributable to: | |||||
| • Shareholders of CSL Limited | 2,007 | 401 | 384 |
(81%) |
|
| • Non-controlling interest | 49 | (115) |
(118) |
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| NPATA2earnings per share1 | 4.29 | 4.03 | (6%)8 | ||
| Interim Dividend (US$) | 1.30 | 1.30 | — |
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Endnotes
1. Attributable to CSL shareholders.
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Underlying NPATA represents the statutory net profit after tax before amortisation of acquired IP and significant non-recurring items including those related to one-off restructuring and impairments costs, business acquisitions and disposals.
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Constant currency (CC) removes the impact of exchange rate movements, facilitating the comparability of operational performance. For further detail refer to CSL’s Financial Statements for the Half Year ended December 2025 (Directors’ Report).
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Net debt to EBITDA (based on rolling twelve months to 31 December 2025), excluding impacts from restructuring and impairment costs.
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Excludes the effects of restructuring and impairment costs and acquired IP amortisation (where applicable).
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All figures are expressed in US dollars unless otherwise stated.
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CSL Shareholders may receive their cash dividends in AUD, NZD or USD, provided that they have submitted relevant payment instructions. A mandatory direct credit policy applies to residents of Australia and New Zealand; dividend payments will be withheld in a non-interest bearing account until payment instructions are received. Residents of the United States will receive a USD cheque if payment instructions are not received. CSL shareholders who do not provide payment instructions, and reside outside of Australia, New Zealand and the United States, will receive an AUD cheque. The interim dividend of US$1.30 per share or equivalent Australian and New Zealand dollar amounts will be fixed based on the exchange rates at the record date of 11 March 2026 and is expected to be paid on 9 April 2026.
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Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include: the success or otherwise of CSL’s research and development activities; factors affecting CSL’s ability to successfully market and sell new and existing products, including decisions by regulatory authorities regarding approval of CSL’s products and regarding label claims, competitive developments affecting CSL’s products, and trade buying patterns; factors affecting CSL’s ability to collect plasma, and difficulties or delays in manufacturing; legislation or regulations affecting the manufacturing, distribution, pricing, or reimbursement of CSL’s products, market access for CSL’s products, environmental protection matters, or tax; litigation or government investigations; fluctuations in interest and currency exchange rates; acquisitions or divestitures; and CSL’s ability to protects its patents and other intellectual property.
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At reported currency.
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