South African fertiliser and chemicals producer Omnia Holdings reported a strong financial performance for the year ended March 31, 2026, with headline earnings per share rising 21% to 849 cents as robust demand from its agriculture and mining businesses boosted profitability, according to TradingView and MarketScreener. The company also increased its dividend payout, reflecting confidence in its growth outlook and strong cash generation.
Omnia said revenue climbed 6% to R24.2 billion, while operating profit jumped 28% to R2.17 billion. Group CEO Seelan Gobalsamy attributed the performance to strong volume growth, improved margins, and disciplined execution across the company’s core operations. Both the agriculture and mining divisions delivered solid earnings growth, supported by resilient demand and operational efficiencies.
The company declared a total dividend of 750 cents per share, comprising an ordinary dividend of 470 cents and a special dividend of 280 cents. The payout represents an 18% increase from the previous year and underscores Omnia’s commitment to returning value to shareholders while maintaining a strong balance sheet. The group ended the year with a net cash position of R1.68 billion despite continued investment in growth initiatives.
Omnia’s mining business continues to benefit from rising exploration and production activity linked to critical minerals such as copper, lithium, cobalt, and graphite, which are essential to the global energy transition. The company’s explosives division operates across multiple African markets and has become an increasingly important contributor to earnings diversification. Meanwhile, its agriculture segment remains a key player in supporting food production and agricultural productivity across Southern Africa.
