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Mayfield Childcare has reset FY26 underlying EBITDA guidance to $2.4 million-$2.7 million after occupancy weakened and fee increases arrived late. A completed head office restructure is expected to deliver $1.5 million in annualised savings, mostly from FY27.

Nido Education Limited reported a 3.8% increase in revenue to $169.9 million for 2025, while earnings and net profit declined. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 2.2 cents per share, underscoring its commitment to shareholder returns despite challenging market conditions.

G8 Education’s 2025 full year results reveal significant occupancy challenges amid affordability pressures and sector confidence issues, alongside a $350 million goodwill impairment. Despite these hurdles, the company maintains a strong focus on child safety, operational discipline, and cautious capital management.

Nido Education Limited has completed the acquisition of two child care services for $6 million, projecting a $1.3 million EBIT boost in 2026. Both services boast occupancy rates above 90%, reinforcing Nido’s incubation growth strategy.

G8 Education has revised down its full-year earnings forecast due to ongoing occupancy challenges and increased regulatory investments, signaling continued sector pressures.

G8 Education reported a 3.7% revenue decline but a 12.4% rise in net profit for the first half of 2025, amid ongoing cost-of-living challenges impacting occupancy. The company declared a dividend and announced a share buyback, underscoring confidence despite sector headwinds.

G8 Education Limited reported a moderate earnings improvement for the half year ended June 2025 despite ongoing occupancy challenges and regulatory uncertainty. The company is intensifying child safety measures following a Victorian incident and plans a share buy-back to enhance shareholder value.

G8 Education reported a robust 2024 financial and operational performance at its 2025 AGM, highlighting strategic progress and cautious optimism for 2025 despite early occupancy headwinds.