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Whitehaven Coal reported a 29% drop in underlying net profit to $227 million for FY26, despite record safety outcomes and successful debt refinancing that lowered funding costs and extended maturities.

Whitehaven Coal delivered a robust finish to FY26, hitting top-end guidance for production and sales while improving safety and reducing costs.

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Whitehaven Coal’s March quarter production fell 14% due to seasonal wet weather in Queensland, but coal prices rose sharply and refinancing cut interest costs by up to A$55 million annually.

Whitehaven Coal has priced US$900 million in senior secured notes to refinance its acquisition term loan, aiming to lower its cost of debt and reduce annual interest expenses by up to A$55 million.

Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) has entered a US$600 million senior secured syndicated loan facility with a 4.5-year tenor, aimed at refinancing existing debt, lowering funding costs, and extending debt maturity. The facility reflects lender confidence in the company’s financial discipline and credit profile.

Whitehaven Coal has received stable BB+ and Ba1 credit ratings from major agencies, alongside investment grade BBB- ratings for its senior secured debt, underpinning its US$1.1 billion refinancing strategy.

Whitehaven Coal reported a 28% revenue decline to $2.48 billion and a net profit of $69 million for H1 FY26 amid softer coal prices and reduced equity sales. The company declared a fully franked 4 cent interim dividend and outlined ongoing development projects despite market headwinds.

Whitehaven Coal reported a strong December quarter with a 21% rise in production and improved metallurgical coal prices, underpinning a solid first half of FY26. The company also advanced key development projects while maintaining disciplined cost management.

Whitehaven Coal reported a steady start to FY26 despite a 15% drop in quarterly production, with cost-saving initiatives on track and a strong balance sheet supporting ongoing projects.

Whitehaven Coal has announced an extension of its on-market share buy-back program, committing up to $48 million in purchases through December 2025, reinforcing its shareholder return strategy.

Whitehaven Coal reported a robust FY25 with $1.4 billion underlying EBITDA and strong production growth from Queensland acquisitions, maintaining a solid balance sheet and setting ambitious cost-saving targets for FY26.