Latest Consumer Sentiment News

Vita Life Sciences reported a robust half-year performance with revenue up 15.4% to A$45.5 million and a 12.2% rise in net profit, driven by strong growth in Australia and Southeast Asia. The company also increased its interim dividend to 4.5 cents per share, signaling confidence despite challenges in China.

Kogan.com has recorded a significant non-cash goodwill impairment related to its Mighty Ape acquisition, reflecting ongoing challenges in New Zealand’s retail market and delayed technology recovery.

Story-i Limited reported a significant AUD 24.17 million loss for FY2024, driven by the receivership and liquidation of its Indonesian Apple reseller business. The company is now focused on recapitalisation and securing new investments to revive operations.

Turners Automotive Group has reported a record FY25 performance, with net profit after tax rising 17% to $38.6 million and dividends increasing 14% to 29.0 cents per share, showcasing resilience amid challenging economic conditions.

Turners Automotive Group has delivered a record FY25 profit and dividend, showcasing resilience amid economic challenges and positioning itself to exceed FY28 profit goals ahead of schedule.

City Chic Collective faces a challenging US market due to steep tariff hikes on Chinese imports, prompting a strategic pause on new stock and a revised FY25 revenue outlook. Meanwhile, its ANZ operations continue robust growth, balancing the Group’s overall performance.

Westpac Banking Corporation posted a slight 1% decline in net profit for the first half of 2025, underpinned by strong growth in business and institutional lending and a resilient balance sheet amid global volatility.

Pureprofile Limited has reported a robust Q3 FY25 with revenue up 16% and EBITDA up 16% year-on-year, driving a 20% increase in year-to-date revenue and a 35% jump in EBITDA. The company’s international expansion and new AI-driven solutions underpin its confident outlook for FY25.

MyState Limited has reported a stable underlying net profit of $17.5 million for the half-year, maintaining customer growth and a robust capital position as it prepares to merge with Auswide Bank.

Vmoto reports a 33% decline in FY24 unit sales but maintains operational cash flow positivity and secures new joint ventures in Thailand and Mexico to bolster its electric mobility footprint.

Articore Group reveals a strategic restructure delivering significant cost savings and improved margins, even as marketplace revenue continues to decline. The launch of a new product, Dashery, aims to diversify revenue streams.