Latest Margin Expansion News

KMD Brands delivered steady sales growth and margin improvement in Q3 FY26, driven by Kathmandu and Rip Curl, while launching a business review to explore options for accelerating shareholder value.

Savor Limited has swung back to profitability in FY26, delivering a net profit after tax of $1.3 million alongside its strongest operating margin ever at 14.5%. The hospitality group also reduced leverage significantly and is set to pay its first dividend, marking a milestone after years of losses.

Kogan.com Ltd reports robust sales and earnings growth for 10 months to April 2026, driven by Kogan.com’s expanding customer base and platform sales, while Mighty Ape shows marked margin improvement amid a strategic pivot.

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare posted a 14% revenue increase to NZ$2.31 billion and a 24% rise in net profit to NZ$468.5 million for FY2026, driven by strong hospital product sales and ongoing innovation.

SSH Group has finalised its acquisition of Elphinstone Mechanical Services, significantly boosting its industrial mining services and workforce capabilities across Western Australia and Queensland.

Turners Automotive Group has posted a record $63.2 million normalised NPBT for FY26, advancing its $65 million NPBT target to FY27 and setting sights on $100 million by FY31 amid solid finance and retail momentum.

Smartgroup posted robust 2025 results with record customer growth and accelerated EV leasing, backed by strategic digital investments and a $20 million share buy-back plan following fleet portfolio sales.

James Hardie Industries saw a 25% sales increase in FY26 driven by the AZEK acquisition but reported a 75% net income decline amid acquisition costs and margin pressures. The company expects synergy gains and adjusted EBITDA growth in FY27.

Serko Limited posted a 34% jump in total income to NZD 120.9 million for FY26, powered by strong Booking.com for Business growth and a full year of GetThere revenue. The company’s EBITDAFI surged 137%, while net loss narrowed. Serko.ai’s US closed beta marks a strategic pivot into AI-driven business travel.

Abacus Storage King (ASK) is set to internalise its management by acquiring its responsible entity from Abacus Group for about $24 million, unlocking $7 million in annual cost savings and boosting funds from operations by 6%. The move, effective 30 June 2026, coincides with a rebrand to Storage King Group and new leadership appointments.

ALS Limited reported a 25.8% jump in underlying net profit after tax to AUD 381.2 million for FY26, driven by strong commodity testing demand and margin expansion. The company raised its dividend and advanced major hub lab projects while navigating a post-year-end cyber incident.

Brambles has trimmed its FY26 profit outlook due to US pallet repair capacity issues, impacting earnings by about US$60 million. The company is investing in quality improvements and expanding repair capacity, while announcing a new US$400 million share buy-back reflecting confidence in its cash flow.