Latest Consumer Sentiment News

Beam Communications reported a $168K operating cash outflow in Q4FY26 due to one-off costs but underlying cashflow excluding these was positive. The company ended the quarter with $4 million cash after a capital return and is exploring asset sales and shareholder returns to reposition for growth.

KMD Brands expects a 5% rise in FY26 sales and a more than doubling of EBITDA, while planning to divest its Southeast Asian manufacturing facility over the next year.

Lifestyle Communities has boosted new home sales by over 50% year-to-date in FY26 while slashing unsold inventory and net debt, positioning itself for stronger long-term returns amid cautious market conditions.

MFF Capital Investments’ May update shows a modest fall in net tangible assets per share and outlines a cautious yet optimistic portfolio stance amid geopolitical tensions and technological advances.

Experience Co posted a slight decline in Q3 FY26 revenue and underlying EBITDA, weighed down by adverse weather, industrial action, and inflationary pressures, while advancing cost reductions and strategic reviews.

Webjet Group reported a 1% revenue rise to $136.4 million for FY26 but saw underlying EBITDA drop 20% to $28.1 million due to increased investment and softer trading. The company completed its Locomote acquisition, announced a fully franked 4 cents per share dividend, and revealed CEO Katrina Barry’s resignation.

Bapcor reports a turnaround in sales momentum after February 2026 but lowers its full-year earnings forecast due to geopolitical and cost pressures.

Accent Group has laid out an ambitious Vision 2030 strategy aiming for $1.9 billion in sales and a 9%+ EBIT margin. Central to this plan is the expansion of Sports Direct stores and a focus on operational efficiencies and brand evolution.

Coles Group posted a 3.1% lift in total sales for Q3 2026, driven by strong supermarket sales and a near 25% surge in eCommerce, while liquor sales fell amid soft consumer sentiment.

Woolworths Group posted a 4.5% increase in third quarter sales, led by strong Australian Food and WooliesX eCommerce growth, while signaling cautious EBIT guidance due to inflation and Middle East conflict impacts.

Prestal Holdings reports a significant 26.4% decline in revenue and a sharp fall in EBITDA for the first half of FY26, reflecting ongoing market challenges. Despite the downturn, the company maintains a strong cash position heading into the new year.

Step One Clothing reveals a sharp decline in first-half revenue and a significant EBITDA loss driven by a $10 million inventory write-down, prompting withdrawal of full-year guidance.