Cairn Homes Plc: H1 2026 Trading Update

DJ Cairn Homes Plc: H1 2026 Trading Update

Cairn Homes Plc (CRN) 
Cairn Homes Plc: H1 2026 Trading Update 
07-Jul-2026 / 07:00 GMT/BST 
 
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Trading Update for the Six Months Ended 30 June 2026 
 
60% Increase in Sales Driving Strong Cash Generation 

Dublin / London, 7 July 2026: Cairn Homes plc ('Cairn', 'the Company' or 'the Group') (Euronext Dublin: C5H / LSE: CRN) 
today issues a trading update for the six months ended 30 June 2026, in advance of interim results to be announced on 2 
September 2026. 

H1 2026 Highlights1 
 
   -- Revenue of c.EUR450 million from c.1,130 units2, a c.60% increase year-on-year (H1 2025: EUR284.5 million 
  revenue from 708 units2), driving strong cash generation and underpinning full year guidance.  
   -- Average sales of 100 units per week since our last trading update (30 April 2026) illustrating 
  significant sales momentum across all tenures, resulting in our closed and forward order book growing to c.4,800 
  new homes with a net sales value of EUR1.8 billion.   
   -- Over 150 apartments sold following the recent launch of Exchange Square (Seven Mills), our third Croí 
  Cónaithe (Cities) development. Due to our scale, operational capability and land cost we can offer these one and 
  two bed apartments at attractive open market pricing ranging from EUR235,000 to EUR400,000 (including VAT). This is the 
  first phase of Croí Cónaithe (Cities) apartments being offered to private purchasers at Seven Mills, which is now 
  home to nearly 4,000 residents. 
   -- Build cost inflation remains well controlled at c.2.5% year to date. 
   -- Investment in growing our business has supported five new site commencements in H1 and we are now active 
  on 26 sites across the Greater Dublin Area, Cork and Galway.   
   -- Continued leadership in innovation and lean construction as recognised by Enterprise Ireland through 
  funding from the Government's Built to Innovate Fund. 
   -- Launched our first Passive House standard houses in Donabate (Co. Dublin) for private purchasers, 
  following the successful scaled delivery of Passive House standard apartments to our Approved Housing Body partners 
  and the Land Development Agency. This milestone reflects our continued dedication to leading sustainable 
  construction in Ireland which will deliver lower energy costs for our customers.  
   -- The Board intends to announce a c.4.5 cent interim dividend per ordinary share (DPS) when we release our 
  interim results on 2 September 2026, a c.10% increase from FY25 interim DPS of 4.1 cent and continuing five years 
  of progressive dividend growth. 
  
 
Outlook 

The Company's significant investment in scaling its operations is clearly delivering results, reflected in strong sales 
performance, a growing order book, a sector-leading ROE3 of 16.6% (FY25) and continued business growth. With investment 
in our landbank and construction work-in-progress (WIP) now at a level that supports our ambitious growth plans, we are 
well positioned for strong cash generation into H2 and 2027. As a result, the Company expects to provide an update on 
our capital allocation plans in September. 

The structural undersupply of homes in Ireland remains acute. Cairn will continue to lead the response and expects to 
deliver a 35% increase in our housing output across 2026 and 2027, representing c.6,000 new homes, including c.3,200 
homes in 2027. The Company today reaffirms FY26 guidance: 

   -- Revenue of c.EUR1.05 - EUR1.08 billion; 
   -- Operating profit of c.EUR180 - EUR185 million; and 
   -- ROE3 of c.16.5%. 
  
 
Commenting on the H1 2026 trading update Michael Stanley, Chief Executive Officer, said: 

"We delivered a very strong first half, increasing output by 60% to over 1,100 new homes. Our continued investment has 
enabled multiple new project commencements across the Greater Dublin Area, Cork and Galway, and we are building 
high-quality, energy-efficient new homes across 26 developments. Our closed and forward order book stands at c.4,800 
homes with a value of EUR1.8 billion, giving us confidence in our growth trajectory. Across 2026 and 2027, Cairn will 
deliver 6,000 new homes and continue to play a leading role in addressing Ireland's housing deficit. Improving access 
to housing for young and middle-aged buyers remains our clear focus. By managing costs, leveraging our scale and 
operational capability, and continuing to innovate, we are making demand more realisable and increasing our output. 

Turning to the broader market, targeted Government interventions are beginning to deliver tangible results. Greater 
policy certainty, stronger public-private collaboration and committed funding are supporting increased housing 
delivery, particularly in apartments. The Croí Cónaithe (Cities) scheme is helping to activate much-needed apartment 
developments, with more projects moving from planning into construction and delivery. 

Further increases in delivery can be supported by the provision of key infrastructure to unlock land for development. 
The Government has acknowledged that challenge and responded to this with the recent approval of over EUR800 million in 
funding to local authorities under the new Housing Infrastructure Investment Fund. This follows other significant 
announcements of public infrastructure investments, including multibillion euro plans for commuter rail, electricity 
transmission, distribution networks and water infrastructure." 

The Company will release 2026 interim results on 2 September 2026. 

For further information, contact: 

Cairn Homes plc                          [phone] 
 
Michael Stanley, Chief Executive Officer 
 
Richard Ball, Chief Financial Officer  
 
Ailbhe Molloy, Head of Investor Relations 

Drury Communications                      [phone] 
 
Billy Murphy 
 
Conor Mulligan 

Notes to Editors 
 
Cairn is an Irish homebuilder committed to building high-quality, competitively priced, sustainable new homes and 
communities in great locations. At Cairn, the homeowner is at the very centre of the design process. We strive to 
provide unparalleled customer service throughout each stage of the home-buying journey. A new Cairn home is expertly 
designed, with a focus on creating shared spaces and environments where communities thrive. 

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1 Preparation of 2026 interim results is ongoing and subject to auditor review. 
 
2 This comprises both closed and equivalent residential units. Equivalent units relate to forward fund transactions 
which are calculated on a percentage completion basis based on the constructed value of work completed divided by the 
total estimated cost. 
 
3 ROE (Return on Equity) is defined as profit after tax divided by the average of the opening and closing total equity 
in the financial year. 
 
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