Latest Segment Performance News

Insurance Australia Group Limited (IAG) reported a 91.2% surge in net profit to $778 million for the half year ended December 2024, driven by robust insurance margins and higher investment income. The company also declared a 12-cent interim dividend, signaling confidence in its financial outlook.

Amotiv Limited reported a modest 2.3% revenue increase in the first half of FY25, underpinned by acquisitions and strategic initiatives despite organic revenue softness and margin pressures. The company anticipates a stronger second half driven by new business wins and pricing actions.

Amotiv Limited posted a modest 2.3% revenue increase for H1 FY25 despite a 35.8% plunge in net profit after tax, driven by impairments and restructuring. The company signals optimism for FY25 growth, underpinned by new product launches and disciplined cost management.

Amotiv Limited’s interim results reveal a 34.3% decline in net profit despite a 2.3% revenue increase, driven by significant impairments and restructuring costs. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 18.5 cents per share.

Computershare has reported a robust first half for FY25 with management EPS up 18.7% and upgraded its full-year EPS guidance to around 135 cps, reflecting strong recurring fee growth and resilient margin income despite lower yields.

Macquarie Group’s 3Q25 trading update reveals strong growth in its annuity-style businesses, while markets-facing segments face pressure from subdued commodity markets, resulting in a mixed financial performance for the year to date.

Breville Group Limited reported a robust half-year performance with a 10.1% rise in revenue to nearly A$1 billion and a 16.1% jump in net profit, underpinning confidence in its premium appliance strategy.

CSL Limited reported a solid half-year performance with 5% revenue growth and a 7% rise in net profit, driven by strong demand in its Behring and Vifor segments despite challenges in Seqirus. The company reaffirmed its full-year NPATA guidance of 10-13%, signaling confidence in its operational momentum.

Vulcan Steel Limited reported a 12.6% revenue decline and a 64.8% drop in net profit for the first half of FY25 amid challenging market conditions. Despite this, the company achieved a 10% return on capital employed and is positioning itself for growth as economic recovery signs emerge.

Vulcan Steel Limited reported a challenging first half of FY25 with significant declines in revenue, EBITDA, and net profit, yet maintained a solid 10% return on capital employed and declared a cautious interim dividend.

JB Hi-Fi Limited has delivered a robust half-year performance for HY25, reporting nearly 10% sales growth and an 8% rise in net profit, underpinned by strong category demand and a key acquisition.

GQG Partners reported a solid increase in Funds Under Management (FUM) to US$160.4 billion as of January 31, 2025, driven by strong net inflows of US$1.7 billion during the month.