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Telco Sector Surges in April 2026 as Megaport and Codan Deliver Major Contract and Guidance Upgrades

Sector momentum accelerated in April 2026, led by Megaport's 23.6% gain and Codan's 60% earnings guidance upgrade.

Venture Insights · Venture Insights1 May 2026Period: 2026-056 min read

Last updated 6 May 2026

60%↑

Codan FY26 EBIT Growth Forecast

AUD$35.4M↑

Megaport Latitude.sh Contract Value

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Key Takeaways

Telco and IT services sectors saw significant capital appreciation in April 2026, driven by large-scale government renewals and compute infrastructure demand.
Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) momentum is accelerating, evidenced by Megaport's 31% ARR growth in compute services and $12.2M incremental capex commitment.
Defense and communications hardware providers are benefiting from high operating leverage, with Codan achieving 30% margins a full year ahead of schedule.

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Sector Performance

Data#3

Microsoft

Megaport

Latitude.sh

Codan

Zetron

DTC

Minelab

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Frequently Asked Questions

Growth is primarily fueled by high-value contracts, such as the $35.4 million compute deal signed by Megaport subsidiary Latitude.sh. This transaction has directly resulted in a 31% increase in on-demand compute annual recurring revenue.

The Australian Government's VSA6 agreement with Microsoft ensures market dominance and revenue stability through 2031. Additionally, Data#3 has secured its position as the primary licensing provider for the public sector through a new five-year renewal.

Communications hardware providers are seeing significant margin expansion, with Codan reaching 30% margins a year earlier than anticipated. This performance has led to an upgraded net profit after tax guidance of $170 million for the 2026 fiscal year.

Infrastructure-as-a-Service providers are scaling up investments, highlighted by Megaport's $12.2 million incremental capital expenditure commitment. This investment supports a 31% growth rate in annual recurring revenue for compute services.

Key Takeaways

Telco and IT services sectors saw significant capital appreciation in April 2026, driven by large-scale government renewals and compute infrastructure demand.

Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) momentum is accelerating, evidenced by Megaport's 31% ARR growth in compute services and $12.2M incremental capex commitment.

Defense and communications hardware providers are benefiting from high operating leverage, with Codan achieving 30% margins a full year ahead of schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

Key Takeaways

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Sector Performance

Data#3

Microsoft

Megaport

Latitude.sh

Codan

Zetron

DTC

Minelab

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