Latest Metcash (ASX:MTS) News

Rare earths, scandium and biotech stocks led the week’s gains, while a rights issue sent Green & Gold Minerals sharply lower. Large capital raisings, mine funding and takeover activity kept resources at the centre of investor attention.

Metcash delivered $558 million of operating cash flow and 2.8% ex-tobacco sales growth in the first 18 weeks of FY27, but warned that cost inflation, adverse sales mix and tobacco changes will weigh on first-half earnings. The group also expects to spend a further $18 million to $20 million on its Horizon technology program.

Small-cap resources stocks led the week, while takeover activity and strong company results added to the gains. Wellnex Life more than doubled, but sharp falls in Trek Metals and Ionic Rare Earths showed that positive news did not always bring buyers.

Metcash Limited posted a steady FY26 performance, with group revenue rising to $19.6 billion and EBITDA up 1.9%, driven by growth in Food and digital channels despite challenges in Hardware.

Big moves came from small and mid-cap names tied to drilling, project studies and fresh funding. Healthcare, mining and takeover stocks all had a busy week, but not every strong announcement held its gains.

Metcash Limited posted a modest rise in FY26 revenue and EBITDA, driven by strong Food segment growth and strategic acquisitions, while facing pressure in Hardware margins and suspending its Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

Metcash Limited projects an underlying NPAT between $268 million and $270 million for FY26, buoyed by strong second-half momentum in Hardware & Tools and disciplined cost management driving cash flow and margin resilience.

Metcash Limited has updated its dividend distribution details, confirming a fully franked ordinary dividend of 8.5 cents per share and setting the Dividend Reinvestment Plan price at AUD 3.30 per share for the upcoming payment.

Metcash Limited’s FY26 half-year results reveal steady revenue amid tobacco sales decline, driven by growth in foodservice, liquor, and hardware segments alongside digital marketplace expansion.

Metcash Limited reported steady FY26 half-year results with modest revenue growth, strong cash flow, and resilience amid tobacco sales decline. The company’s digital B2B marketplace 'Sorted' is rapidly expanding, underpinning future growth prospects.

Metcash Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.085 per share for the half-year ending October 2025, accompanied by a Dividend Reinvestment Plan offering shareholders a choice to reinvest without discount.

Metcash Limited reported a marginal rise in sales revenue to $8.48 billion for 1H26, with underlying EBITDA up 2% driven by Food pillar growth, while EBIT declined 2.4% amid challenges in Liquor and Hardware segments. The Board declared an interim fully franked dividend of 8.5 cents per share.