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HUB24 Surges with Record $9.5B Net Inflows and 40% Profit Growth

HUB24 has delivered a standout first half of FY25, posting record platform net inflows of $9.5 billion and a 40% rise in underlying net profit, reinforcing its position as a market leader in Australia’s wealth management sector.
18 Feb
Claire Turing
Claire Turing

Baby Bunting Accelerates Growth with 37% NPAT Surge in 1H FY25

Baby Bunting has reported a robust first half for FY25, with net profit after tax rising 37% to $4.8 million and sales edging up 2.4%. The company’s strategic initiatives around margin improvement and store expansion underpin a stable outlook for the full year.
18 Feb
Logan Eniac
Logan Eniac

Baby Bunting Delivers 37% NPAT Growth, Advances Store Refurbishment

Baby Bunting has reported a robust first half of FY25 with a 37% rise in pro forma NPAT and solid sales growth, underpinned by strategic execution and margin expansion.
18 Feb
Logan Eniac
Logan Eniac

Baby Bunting Boosts Profit 45% Amid Steady Revenue Growth and Expansion

Baby Bunting Group Limited reported a 2.4% increase in revenue to $254.4 million for the half-year ended December 2024, alongside a 45.3% surge in net profit after tax. The company expanded its footprint with two new stores and improved gross margins, signaling operational momentum despite withholding an interim dividend.
18 Feb
Logan Eniac
Logan Eniac

HUB24 Surges with 41% EBITDA Growth and Raises FY26 FUA Target

HUB24 has reported a robust first half FY25 with a 41% jump in underlying EBITDA and upgraded its FY26 platform funds under administration target, underscoring its accelerating market momentum.
18 Feb
Claire Turing
Claire Turing

HUB24 Surges with 40% Profit Growth and Raises Dividend to 24 Cents

HUB24 Limited has reported robust growth in its half-year results to December 2024, with revenue climbing 25% and underlying net profit after tax soaring 40%. The company also announced a 30% increase in its fully franked interim dividend, underscoring confidence in its ongoing momentum.
18 Feb
Claire Turing
Claire Turing

Deterra Royalties Posts $63.9M Profit, Declares 9c Dividend Amid Market Shifts

Deterra Royalties Limited reported a solid half-year profit of $63.9 million despite iron ore price pressures, supported by strong production volumes and gold offtake performance. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 9.0 cents per share and maintains robust liquidity for strategic investments.
18 Feb
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee

SRG Global Surges with Record 1H FY25 Results and Upgraded Profit Outlook

SRG Global has reported a record first half for FY25, posting a 21% revenue increase and upgrading its full-year profit guidance, driven by strong cash flow and successful integration of the Diona acquisition.
18 Feb
Nora Hopper
Nora Hopper

SRG Global Surges with Record 1H FY25 Earnings and Diona Integration

SRG Global has delivered a record first half in FY25, posting strong revenue and profit growth alongside a successful acquisition integration that boosts its water security and energy transition capabilities.
18 Feb
Victor Sage
Victor Sage

SRG Global Accelerates Growth with 31% Profit Surge and Strategic Acquisition

SRG Global Limited has delivered a robust half-year performance to December 2024, marked by significant revenue and profit growth alongside a strategic acquisition that bolsters its market footprint.
18 Feb
Victor Sage
Victor Sage

Monadelphous Secures $1.7B in Contracts, Boosts NPAT 41% in H1 2025

Monadelphous Group Ltd reported a robust first half of FY2025 with revenue climbing 4.2% to $1.051 billion and net profit after tax surging 41.3%, underpinned by a strong contract pipeline and operational improvements.
18 Feb
Victor Sage
Victor Sage

Monadelphous Surges with $1.7B in New Contracts and 41% Profit Growth

Monadelphous delivered a robust first half in 2025, posting a 4.2% revenue increase to $1.051 billion and a 41.3% jump in net profit after tax, underpinned by strong contract wins and operational momentum.
18 Feb
Victor Sage
Victor Sage

Challenger Boosts Profits and Dividends on Strong Annuity Sales and Tech Upgrades

Challenger Limited reported a robust first half of FY25 with a 12% rise in normalized NPAT and a 12% increase in its interim dividend, driven by strong annuity sales and strategic technology investments.
18 Feb
Claire Turing
Claire Turing

Challenger Accelerates Growth with 12% NPAT Rise and Strategic Tech Overhaul

Challenger Limited has reported a robust first half of FY25, with a 12% increase in normalized NPAT and significant strides in annuity sales and technology modernization, positioning the company for sustained growth.
18 Feb
Claire Turing
Claire Turing

Challenger Surges with 12% Profit Growth Amid Retirement Income Boom

Challenger Limited posted a robust first half of FY25, with normalised net profit after tax rising 12% to $225 million, underpinned by strong Life and Funds Management segments despite softer annuity sales. The company maintains a confident outlook for FY25, forecasting further profit growth.
18 Feb
Claire Turing
Claire Turing

Challenger Delivers 12% NPAT Growth, Advances Long-Term Tech and Sales Strategy

Challenger Limited reported a robust 12% increase in normalized NPAT to $225 million for 1H25, underpinned by strong earnings, dividend growth, and strategic investments in technology and distribution channels.
18 Feb
Claire Turing
Claire Turing

Challenger Surges with 12% NPAT Growth and Record Annuity Sales in 1H25

Challenger Limited reported a robust first half of FY25, delivering a 12% rise in normalised net profit after tax and record annuity sales, underpinned by strategic technology investments and longer tenor products.
18 Feb
Claire Turing
Claire Turing

Challenger Delivers 28% Profit Surge Amid Life Sales Dip in 1H25

Challenger Limited reported a robust 28% increase in statutory net profit after tax to $72 million for 1H25, alongside a 12% rise in normalised net profit and a higher interim dividend. Despite a 12% decline in total life sales, the company’s assets under management grew 12% to $131 billion, reflecting strong operational momentum.
18 Feb
Claire Turing
Claire Turing

Challenger Limited Delivers 28% Profit Surge and Raises Interim Dividend

Challenger Limited has reported a robust first half for the 2025 financial year, with net profit after tax climbing 28.2% and an 11.5% increase in its interim dividend, signaling strong momentum in its financial services operations.
18 Feb
Claire Turing
Claire Turing

Heartland Bank Faces $49.6M Impairment Amid NZ Economic Slump

Heartland Group Holdings reports a sharp rise in impairment expenses to $49.6 million for its New Zealand banking arm, driven by worsening economic conditions. Despite this, the bank remains well capitalised and expects to maintain dividend payments.
18 Feb
Claire Turing
Claire Turing

RWC Boosts Profits 32% on Holman Acquisition and Operational Gains

Reliance Worldwide Corporation posts a robust 14.8% sales increase and a 31.8% jump in net profit for H1 FY25, driven by the Holman acquisition and solid cost efficiencies.
18 Feb
Victor Sage
Victor Sage

Infratil Deepens Stake in CDC Data Centres with A$216 Million Buy

Infratil has increased its investment in CDC Data Centres by acquiring an additional 1.58% stake for approximately A$216 million, reinforcing its commitment to the fast-growing digital infrastructure sector.
18 Feb
Nora Hopper
Nora Hopper

Turners Automotive Group Boosts FY25 Profit Forecast to NZ$53M Amid Market Resilience

Turners Automotive Group has raised its FY25 profit guidance to at least NZ$53 million, marking its fifth consecutive record profit despite challenging economic conditions.
18 Feb
Victor Sage
Victor Sage

Reliance Worldwide Posts 31.8% Profit Surge, Boosted by Holman Acquisition

Reliance Worldwide Corporation Limited reported a robust 14.8% revenue increase to US$676.5 million and a 31.8% rise in net profit after tax to US$67.2 million for H1 FY25, driven by the full contribution from its Holman Industries acquisition.
18 Feb
Victor Sage
Victor Sage