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IDP Education’s FY25 results reveal a 14% revenue decline amid a 29% drop in student placement volumes, but strong price growth and cost discipline underpin a multi-year transformation aimed at future profitability.

IDP Education Limited reported a 15% revenue decline and a 66% drop in net profit for FY25, driven by sustained policy restrictions across key international student markets. The company is responding with a multi-year transformation program focused on cost reduction and AI-driven innovation.

Trajan Group Holdings Limited reported a 7.4% increase in revenue to $166.5 million for FY25, marking a significant turnaround with a return to profit after tax attributable to owners of $2.2 million. The company also reduced net debt and improved EBITDA by 26.2%, driven by organic growth and strategic acquisitions.

City Chic Collective has reversed an $8.4 million EBITDA loss from FY24 to post a $6.4 million profit in FY25, driven by strong sales growth and disciplined cost management. The retailer plans to expand its store footprint and expects positive cash flow in FY26 amid improving market conditions.

Brightstar Resources has kicked off a significant underground drilling campaign at its Fish Mine, aiming to extend mine life and upgrade mineral resources for future production growth.

Hubify Limited has turned the corner with a statutory loss narrowing to $813,909 in FY25, alongside a 108% surge in EBITDA and a robust cash position. The company’s strategic pivot to recurring managed and professional services underpins its renewed financial health.

Alcidion Group Limited has delivered a record FY25 with $40.8 million in revenue and underlying EBITDA of $5.1 million, driven by a landmark $39 million UK electronic patient record contract and strong recurring revenue growth.

Alcidion Group Limited has reported a transformative FY25 with record earnings, a major NHS contract win, and a robust outlook for FY26. The company’s healthcare technology platform is gaining traction across the UK and Australia, setting the stage for accelerated growth.

MotorCycle Holdings Limited delivered a robust FY2025 performance, marked by double-digit revenue growth, significant debt reduction, and expanding market share in new and used motorcycles.

NextEd Group Limited reported a 13.9% revenue decline to $95.9 million for FY25 but achieved a 53% improvement in net loss after tax, driven by cost savings and operational efficiencies. The company’s strategic repositioning includes leadership changes and expanded vocational offerings.

Shriro Holdings reported a 13.6% revenue decline to $103.3 million in FY25 but delivered a 5.5% rise in EBITDA and an 8.7% increase in net profit after tax. The company completed a $15 million share buy-back and deferred its final dividend as it explores alternative capital uses.

Nido Education Limited reported a 7.5% increase in revenue for the half-year ending June 2025, alongside a modest net profit and a fully franked interim dividend. The company also completed a strategic acquisition to expand its childcare footprint.