Latest Profitability News

Woolworths Group reported a 3.6% normalised sales increase to $69.1 billion for FY25, yet earnings before interest and tax fell 12.6%, weighed down by Australian Food and BIG W segments. The group plans a turnaround in FY26 amid ongoing cost pressures and strategic shifts.

PlaySide Studios reported a 25% revenue decline to $48.7 million for FY25, resulting in a $12.1 million net loss. The company is banking on new game launches and cost savings to reverse the downturn in FY26.

Woolworths Group posted a modest 1.7% revenue increase to $69.1 billion for the 52 weeks ending June 2025, while earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) fell 12.6%, weighed down by challenges in its Australian Food and BIG W segments.

EDU Holdings has reported a striking 114% revenue increase in the first half of FY25, driven by strong enrolment growth at Ikon and a maiden fully-franked dividend declaration.

Fenix Resources reported a strong 22% revenue increase for FY25 but saw net profit tumble 84% amid heavy investment in production expansion. The company declared a fully franked dividend exceeding net profit, balancing shareholder returns with growth ambitions.

Spirit Technology Solutions reported a 12.7% revenue increase and a 562% surge in underlying EBITDA for FY25, driven by strategic acquisitions that have positioned cyber security as its fastest growing segment.

Worley Limited reported a robust FY25 with a 29% rise in statutory NPATA to $475 million and announced a $500 million share buy-back, underpinned by strong bookings and strategic cost management. The company anticipates moderate growth in FY26 despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties.

ARN Media reported a 7% revenue decline in the first half of FY25 amid audience challenges and a sluggish post-election market, yet digital audio revenue surged 21%. A $40 million transformational cost-out program and leadership overhaul set the stage for a strategic reset and growth in the second half.

EML Payments Limited reported a 9% revenue increase and 13% rise in underlying EBITDA for FY25, while advancing its EML2.0 transformation and Project Arlo technology platform. Despite a net loss impacted by a shareholder class action provision, the company’s renewed client pipeline and strategic restructuring signal a pivotal phase ahead.

Worley Limited reported a mixed FY2025 with a slight revenue decline but strong profitability gains and a stable dividend, signaling resilience in engineering services.

Blackwall Limited has announced a fully franked dividend for the six months ending June 2025, combining a cash payout with securities from WOTSO, offering shareholders a unique blend of returns.

DroneShield Limited has reported a remarkable turnaround in the half-year ended June 2025, posting record revenue of $72.3 million and a profit after tax of $2.1 million, reversing last year’s loss. The company also secured its largest-ever contract, signaling strong momentum in the counterdrone technology sector.