Latest Retail Sector Performance News

Joyce Corporation Ltd posted robust half-year results for FY26, with revenue climbing 11.2% and net profit after tax soaring 36.1%. The company announced a fully franked interim dividend of 13 cents per share, reflecting confidence in its growth trajectory.

Wesfarmers has reported a 9.3% rise in net profit after tax to $1.6 billion for H1 2026, driven by robust performances in Bunnings, Kmart Group, and lithium operations. The company also announced a 7.4% increase in its interim dividend amid ongoing cost pressures and strategic AI partnerships.

Dusk Group Limited reported a solid first half of FY26 with total sales rising 5.1% to $91.8 million, underpinned by product innovation and a successful AfterGlow store format trial. The company also announced a fully franked interim dividend of 4.0 cents per share.

Nick Scali Limited reported a robust 29% rise in net profit after tax for the first half of FY26, driven by strong growth in its ANZ operations despite ongoing UK store refurbishments and rebranding efforts.

Oliver’s Real Food Limited reports a strong September quarter with a 192% EBIT improvement and a positive operating cash flow turnaround, driven by cost efficiencies and strategic store closures.

Premier Investments reported a 31.1% rise in net profit after tax for FY25, driven by strong growth in its continuing operations after divesting its Apparel Brands to Myer. The company is now concentrating on expanding its high-margin Peter Alexander and Smiggle brands.

Briscoe Group Limited reported a near-flat half-year sales performance with a modest decline in net profit, while advancing key strategic investments including a new distribution centre. The company declared a 10-cent interim dividend amid cautious economic outlook.

Wesfarmers delivered a solid FY25 with revenue rising 3.4% to $45.7 billion and net profit after tax up 14.4%, driven by strong performances in Bunnings and Kmart. The company announced increased dividends and a proposed capital return, while navigating challenges in its lithium business and ongoing cost pressures.

Lovisa Holdings Limited reported a 14.2% revenue increase to A$798.1 million for FY25, driven by a net addition of 131 stores globally. Profit after tax rose 4.8% to A$86.3 million, while the company declared a final unfranked dividend of 27 cents per share.

Kogan.com Ltd reported robust FY25 growth driven by its core platform, despite setbacks from Mighty Ape's platform migration. The company declared a solid dividend and outlined a cautious but optimistic FY26 outlook.

Oliver’s Real Food Limited reported a 70% increase in EBIT for the June 2025 quarter, driven by cost-cutting and operational improvements, despite a nearly 6% decline in revenue due to store closures and external factors.