PT Darma Henwa Tbk (DEWA) has delivered an impressive financial performance, reporting a substantial net profit of IDR 262 billion in Q2 2026, marking an extraordinary 182% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) and 121% year-on-year (YoY) jump. This strong showing propelled its first-half (1H) 2026 net profit to IDR 354 billion, an 89% increase compared to the previous year, signaling robust momentum in its operational landscape. Investors are keenly watching how DEWA navigates its path forward, especially with critical one-off adjustments shaping its bottom line.

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Profit Takes Flight: Deciphering DEWA’s Stellar Earnings

The significant surge in Darma Henwa’s net profit during Q2 2026 was largely bolstered by a fair value adjustment of stock investment, contributing IDR 229 billion. This strategic revaluation provided a crucial counterweight to a substantial 95% QoQ increase in finance costs, primarily driven by a one-off bank loan penalty amounting to IDR 46 billion. Without these distinct financial events, DEWA’s core profit remained flat QoQ in Q2 2026 but registered a respectable 1% YoY growth in 1H 2026, aligning with market expectations at 41% of the full-year 2026 consensus estimate. Analysts anticipate a more solid growth trajectory in the second half of the year.

For official financial reports, please refer to: Darma Henwa Consolidated Financial Report Q2 2026

Operational Dynamics: Fueling Growth Amidst Headwinds

Despite the flat core profit in Q2 2026, DEWA demonstrated remarkable operational strength:

• Revenue Growth: Q2 2026 saw a 7% QoQ revenue increase, primarily fueled by a 9% QoQ rise in service rates. This expansion occurred even as material moved volume experienced a marginal 1% QoQ decrease.
• Internal Operations Surge: The slight dip in overall material moved volume was due to a 53% QoQ reduction in subcontractor work. However, this was more than offset by a robust 14% QoQ increase in internal work volume. As a result, the proportion of internally executed work surged to 89% in Q2 2026, up from 77% in Q1 2026. This shift underscores DEWA’s strategic move towards greater self-reliance and cost efficiency.
• Bengalon Project Impact: This increase in internal work was significantly driven by the commencement of full internal execution at the Bengalon project, owned by PT Kaltim Prima Coal, since May 2026.
• Gross Profit Margin Expansion: The company’s gross profit margin in Q2 2026 reached an impressive 20.7%, its highest level since at least Q1 2022, showcasing superior operational efficiency compared to 17.3% in Q1 2026.

Navigating Rising Operational Costs

While revenue and margins expanded, core profit remained steady due to increased operational expenditures:

• Employee Expenses: A significant 109% QoQ rise in employee expenses impacted the bottom line.
• Interest Costs: Underlying bank loan interest expenses also saw a 51% QoQ increase, reflecting a higher cost of capital.

1H 2026 Performance: Laying the Groundwork for Future Success

For the first half of 2026, Darma Henwa’s consolidated performance highlights its underlying strength:

• Revenue: Grew 3% YoY, supported by a 9% YoY increase in material moved.
• EBITDA: Jumped 19% YoY, aligning well with consensus estimates at 44% of the full-year 2026 forecast.

DEWA’s strategic pivot towards internalizing projects and enhancing operational efficiencies is clearly paying dividends, evidenced by its robust Q2 profit figures and expanding gross margins. As the company moves into the second half of 2026, investors will be closely monitoring its ability to sustain this operational momentum and translate it into even stronger core profit growth, solidifying its position as a key player in the Indonesian mining services sector.