Origin Energy's (ASX:ORG) results for the fiscal first-half were positive, with an underlying earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) and net profit after tax beat, according to a Thursday report by Jarden Research.

On Thursday, the company reported fiscal first-half earnings of AU$0.323 per share and revenue of AU$ 7.99 billion.

The company raised its fiscal 2026 underlying earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization guidance for its energy markets unit to AU$1.55 billion to AU$1.75 billion, up from its previous guidance in the range of AU$1.4 billion to AU$1.7 billion.

However, Jarden expects questions around how this would be carried forward into fiscal year 2027.

ORG also said it is on track to achieve a midpoint reduction of the AU$50 million to AU$100 million target range in fiscal year 2026 compared with fiscal year 2025.

Jarden believes that this is less likely to be increased.

The firm has a neutral rating on Origin Energy with a AU$11.65 price target.

Shares of the company rose 5% in recent Thursday trade.