Latest Collins Foods (ASX:CKF) News

Small-cap shares produced another uneven week, led by a major fall in Corporate Travel Management and strong gains in energy, gas and takeover stocks.
Investors rewarded rising profits and new deals, but sold several companies despite promising project news.

Collins Foods posted record FY26 revenue and underlying profit, exited Taco Bell to focus on KFC growth, and outlined ambitious expansion plans in Germany and Australia.

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Collins Foods delivered record FY26 revenue and underlying profit, declaring a 15c fully franked final dividend while exiting Taco Bell to sharpen focus on KFC expansion in Australia and Europe.

Collins Foods has expanded its German presence by acquiring eight KFC restaurants in Bavaria, increasing its portfolio by 50% and strengthening its growth strategy in Europe.

Collins Foods has formalised a settlement deed to resolve a long-running employee class action over 10-minute rest breaks, with Federal Court approval still pending.

Collins Foods has agreed to transfer 20 of its 27 Australian Taco Bell restaurants to a new partnership involving Taco Bell’s parent company, marking a decisive step in its strategic exit from the brand.

Collins Foods has agreed to settle a class action over employee 10-minute rest breaks for up to AUD 9 million, pending Federal Court approval. The settlement includes flexible terms based on participant numbers, with no admission of liability.

Collins Foods is rapidly expanding its footprint in Germany through the acquisition of eight KFC restaurants in Bavaria and an ambitious development plan targeting up to 90 new outlets. Meanwhile, the company refocuses its Netherlands operations with a revamped franchise agreement.

Collins Foods has reported record half-year results driven by strong revenue growth, margin expansion, and operational excellence across its Australian and European markets. The company also raised its profit guidance and declared a higher interim dividend.

Collins Foods Limited has reported record half-year revenues of $750.3 million, with underlying net profit after tax surging 29.5%. The company’s operational improvements and expansion in Europe underpin an upgraded FY26 outlook.

Collins Foods Limited reported solid half-year growth with revenue up 6.6% and net profit rising 12.7%, driven by strong performance in its KFC operations across Australia and Europe. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 13 cents per share, while navigating increased provisions linked to wage compliance and ongoing class action litigation.