Cashbuild Specials: FY2026 Results, 317 Stores and How to Buy Building Materials Smartly

Published: 29.10.2026 4 min read

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Quick answer: Cashbuild, listed on the JSE since 1986 as the largest retailer of building materials in South Africa, reported for the 52 weeks to 28 June 2026 that revenue rose 5.5% to R12.1 billion and that it served a mostly cash-paying customer base through 317 stores. Operating profit fell to about R292 million from R344 million, headline earnings per share dropped from 1,040.4 cents to 959.9 cents, the full-year dividend was 626 cents, and it plans to open 15 new stores in the new financial year. For shoppers, that means a growing network but tighter margins, so compare prices and check specials in store.

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Last updated: October 2026. Facts come from Cashbuild's fourth-quarter operational update (SENS, 23 July 2026), its FY2026 results as reported on 2 September 2026 (The National, Business Explainer, Moneyweb) and Listcorp. Secondary sources show slightly different profit percentages, so the SENS announcement is the best reference. We found no Wikipedia page or detailed corporate history. We do not quote shelf prices.

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FY2026 numbers

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Measure	FY2026 (52 weeks to 28 June 2026)	Previous year
Revenue	R12.1 billion, up 5.5%
Stores	317 (an earlier half-year summary gave 322)
Existing stores (before July 2024) and new stores	297 existing and 20 new
Operating profit	About R292 million	R344 million
Headline earnings per share	959.9 cents	1,040.4 cents
Basic earnings per share	Down 25%
Malawi disposal	Loss of R34.9 million on selling the Malawi business
Dividend	626 cents per share, declared 2 September 2026	Unchanged
Plan	15 new stores in the next financial year

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Our calculation: operating profit fell by about R52 million, around 15%, on 5.5% higher revenue. A Business Explainer piece argues that new stores mask a squeeze on older ones, meaning existing stores are under pressure. Comparable-store figures exclude new formats such as Amper Alles and Cabifit and closures of P&L Hardware and Cashbuild stores.

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What this means for a builder or homeowner

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• More stores, with 20 new ones, means more places to buy cash-and-carry building materials.
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• Margin pressure can mean sharper pricing on key items, but it can also mean fewer in-store services.
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• Cashbuild serves mainly cash customers, so ask about account options if you need credit; the account terms vary, and credit adds interest.
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• Competitors include Builders Warehouse, Build It, Leroy Merlin, Brights Hardware and local suppliers.
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How to get the best price on materials

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1. Get a written quote from at least three suppliers for the same list.
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2. Compare unit prices (per brick, per 50 kg bag of cement, per square metre of tile).
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3. Check delivery fees and minimum order sizes.
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4. Add 5% to 10% for wastage on tiles, paint and timber.
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5. Check specials in store, because catalogue prices vary by region.
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6. Ask about returns for unopened items.
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Worked example: a small wall (invented prices)

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Item	Quantity	Supplier A	Supplier B
Bricks	1,000	R2,100	R2,250
Cement, 50 kg	10 bags	R1,050	R990
Building sand, per load	1	R900	R850
Delivery		R250	R350
Total		R4,300	R4,440

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Supplier A is R140 cheaper in total even though cement is dearer, which shows why you should compare the whole list including delivery.

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Safety and compliance

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• Check whether building plans must be approved by your municipality before you build.
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• Use licensed electricians and plumbers where the law requires it.
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• Wear protective equipment when cutting, mixing or handling cement.
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Pros and cons

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Pros

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• The largest building-materials retailer, with 317 stores.
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• Cash-and-carry model.
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• Continuing store expansion.
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Cons

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• Earnings and margins under pressure.
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• Prices not published online in the sources we saw.
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Frequently asked questions

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How many Cashbuild stores are there?

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317 at the end of FY2026, per the results coverage.

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How much revenue did Cashbuild make?

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R12.1 billion in FY2026, up 5.5%.

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Is Cashbuild opening new stores?

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Yes, 15 planned in the new financial year.

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Did Cashbuild pay a dividend?

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626 cents per share, unchanged.

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Sources

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• Sharenet SENS: Cashbuild fourth quarter operational update FY2026 (23 July 2026)
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• The National (2 September 2026): Cashbuild revenue rises 5.5% as retailer plans 15 new stores
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• Business Explainer (3 September 2026): Cashbuild's new stores mask a squeeze on the old ones
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• Moneyweb and Listcorp: Cashbuild company pages
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www.thencc.org.za: www.thencc.org.za