Latest Profitability News

Stanmore Resources Limited posted a net loss of US$47.2 million for 2025, impacted by a 21% revenue decline due to lower coal prices despite record production and cost efficiencies. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of US 8.9 cents per share.

Ampol Limited’s 2025 results reveal a sharp drop in statutory profit amid lower revenue, yet a robust rise in replacement cost operating profit signals resilience beneath the surface.

G8 Education’s 2025 full year results reveal significant occupancy challenges amid affordability pressures and sector confidence issues, alongside a $350 million goodwill impairment. Despite these hurdles, the company maintains a strong focus on child safety, operational discipline, and cautious capital management.

nib holdings limited reported a stable net profit of $82.9 million for the half year ended 31 December 2025, supported by 6% revenue growth and disciplined expense management. The Board declared a fully franked interim dividend of 13.0 cents per share.

Lefroy Exploration has achieved a major milestone with its first gold production from the Lucky Strike Gold Mine, shipping three gold doré bars to the Perth Mint. The initial toll milling campaign is progressing well, with further processing capacity negotiations underway.

Biome Australia Limited has reported a robust half-year performance, with revenues climbing nearly 40% and net profit more than doubling, driven by strong product momentum and strategic investments.

GenusPlus Group Ltd has reported a record half-year with a 61% jump in revenue to $535.4 million and an 82% rise in net profit to $24.9 million, driven by strong performance across all business segments and strategic acquisitions. The company also declared its first-ever fully franked interim dividend of 2.0 cents per share.

Austal Limited reported a 21% rise in net profit to $30.5 million for H1 FY2026 on $1.11 billion revenue, yet declared no dividends amid a qualified audit.

Alfabs Australia reported a 28% revenue rise to $55.6 million in H1 2026, but EBITDA fell due to a $2.8 million Dartbrook mine impact and softer engineering margins. The company is investing heavily in mining hire assets and pursuing a strategic acquisition to drive future growth.

Liberty Financial Group has reported a robust 12% increase in underlying NPATA to $82.3 million for the half year ending December 2025, supported by record loan originations and a strong balance sheet. The acquisition of Moula is set to accelerate unsecured SME lending, while cost efficiencies and moderating credit risk underpin improved financial metrics.

Cash Converters International Limited reported an 8% rise in half-year revenue to $206.7 million, driven by franchise acquisitions and a shift in lending strategy. Despite a 17% dip in net profit due to one-off costs, the company declared a fully franked interim dividend and reinstated its Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

Reece Limited reported a 6% rise in sales revenue to $4.6 billion for the half-year ending December 2025, while profits declined amid challenging market conditions. The company continues to expand its branch network in Australia and the US, balancing growth ambitions with cost pressures.