Latest Consumer Staples News

The a2 Milk Company has reported robust half-year results with strong revenue and earnings growth, driven by gains in infant formula and liquid milk segments, alongside a strategic supply chain transformation. The company has upgraded its full-year outlook and announced a substantial special dividend, signalling confidence in its growth trajectory.

Orora Limited has announced an ordinary unfranked dividend of AUD 0.05 per share for the six months ending December 2025, with a Dividend Reinvestment Plan available to shareholders.

Treasury Wine Estates has resolved its dispute with US distributor RNDC following RNDC’s exit from California, with a settlement impacting cash flow but supporting a positive earnings outlook for the first half of 2026.

Nuchev Limited reported a 19% decline in Q2 FY26 sales revenue, with steady retail performance in its Oli6® brand offset by a sharp drop in the Practitioner channel. The company remains debt-free and is advancing new product development to drive future growth.

Bubs Australia reports a 14% increase in half-year revenue, powered by a 47% jump in US sales, while other regions face challenges. The company remains optimistic about FDA approval and market recovery in H2 FY26.

The Calmer Co has posted a record $2.01 million in sales for Q2 FY26, propelled by a 9% increase in US revenue which now accounts for over half of the group’s total income. Strong retail and wholesale growth underpin the company’s expanding footprint in the natural relaxation market.

The Calmer Co. International Limited has reported a second consecutive quarter of revenue exceeding $2 million, driven by strong U.S. growth and record monthly sales in December. The company’s strategic focus on wholesale and B2B extract channels underpins its confidence in reaching breakeven this fiscal year.

Elixinol Wellness Ltd reported a 9.5% revenue increase in Q4 FY25 alongside a 30% cut in operating costs, achieving its first underlying operating cash flow positive quarter. The company’s strategic acquisitions and e-commerce growth underpin a clear path to profitability.

Clover Corporation has initiated an on-market acquisition of up to 3.26 million shares to satisfy future employee share plan vesting, aiming to reduce shareholder dilution from new share issuances.

OMG Group Limited has reported its first positive operating cashflow quarter, driven by a 63% year-on-year sales increase and expansion into premium Japanese matcha wholesale. This milestone signals a turning point in the company’s growth trajectory.

The a2 Milk Company has responded to an ASX price query denying any undisclosed information behind recent share price moves, attributing the volatility to China’s latest birth statistics.

The FDA’s recent ruling classifying traditionally prepared kava beverages as food under U.S. law clears a major regulatory hurdle for The Calmer Co, accelerating its growth on Amazon and strengthening its U.S. expansion strategy.