Australian General Merchandise and Department Stores Stock News

Northern Star Resources reported full-year results for 2025, with sales rising to A$6.41 billion and net income reaching A$1.34 billion, alongside a higher ordinary dividend of A$0.30 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The company’s increased dividend and significant earnings growth highlight management’s confidence in ongoing operational performance and financial strength. We’ll now examine how Northern Star Resources’ robust earnings growth may influence its investment...

South32 announced it will curtail investment and prepare to place its Mozal Aluminium operation on care and maintenance after March 2026, following unsuccessful efforts to secure sufficient and affordable electricity beyond the current supply agreement. The company will recognize a US$372 million impairment for Mozal in its 2025 results, reflecting higher uncertainty around future operating prospects and production volumes due to electricity supply challenges. We’ll examine how the expected...

Codan Limited recently reported its full year results, with sales reaching A$674.23 million and net income totaling A$103.49 million for the period ended June 30, 2025, and announced an ordinary dividend of A$0.16 per share to be paid on September 17, 2025. This marks an increase in both earnings and dividends from the previous year, signaling ongoing operational momentum and a greater return to shareholders. With Codan announcing both higher earnings and an increased dividend, we'll now...

Super Retail Group Limited recently announced its full-year results for the period ended June 28, 2025, revealing sales of A$4.07 billion, revenue of A$4.08 billion, and net income of A$221.8 million, alongside a special dividend of A$0.30 per share and a reduced ordinary dividend of A$0.34 per share. An interesting insight is that while the company achieved higher sales and revenue, net income and earnings per share declined compared to the previous year, marking a mixed outcome for...

Charter Hall Retail REIT recently announced its fiscal year 2025 results, reporting very large increases in net income and revenue compared to the prior year, and provided new guidance for fiscal year 2026 with projected operating earnings of 26.3 cents per unit and distributions of 25.4 cents per unit, both reflecting moderate growth. An interesting change is that the REIT plans to begin paying distributions on a quarterly basis from the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, marking a shift in...

Bega Cheese Limited recently announced full-year results for the period ended June 30, 2025, reporting sales of A$3.54 billion and a net loss of A$8.5 million, compared to the prior year's net income of A$30.5 million. This marks a significant shift in profitability for the company, as it moved from positive earnings to a loss despite steady sales, and also declared an ordinary fully paid dividend of A$0.06 for the half-year ending June 2025. We'll examine how Bega Cheese's move from profit...

ARB Corporation Limited announced its financial results for the year ended June 30, 2025, reporting revenue of A$739.03 million, net income of A$97.53 million, and declaring both a fully franked ordinary dividend of A$0.35 and a special dividend of A$0.50 per share, all confirmed in August 2025. The combination of revenue growth and a special dividend announcement offers insight into ARB’s approach to balancing shareholder returns with changes in earnings performance. We will explore how the...

Lendlease Group recently reported a turnaround to profitability for the year ended June 30, 2025, posting net income of A$225 million and announcing an increased ordinary distribution of A$0.16956 per unit, with payment scheduled for September 17, 2025. This move out of loss territory and the enhancement of shareholder distributions highlight a potential shift in the company’s financial and operational momentum. We’ll examine how Lendlease’s return to profitability could influence its...

Tuas Limited recently completed a follow-on equity offering, raising approximately A$385.17 million through the issuance of 69,903,780 new ordinary shares at A$5.51 each. This sizeable capital raise introduces significant shareholder dilution, signaling both expanded funding potential and shifting investor considerations for the company. We'll explore how the substantial capital influx shapes Tuas Limited's investment narrative, particularly in light of increased shareholder...

James Hardie Industries plc reported first quarter earnings for the period ended June 30, 2025, showing sales of US$899.9 million and net income of US$62.6 million, both down from the previous year. This marked a significant year-on-year decrease in earnings, as both basic and diluted earnings per share fell to US$0.15 compared to US$0.36 a year earlier. Given the pronounced decline in both revenue and net income, we'll examine how this impacts James Hardie's medium-term investment...

Whitehaven Coal recently released its full-year results, reporting revenue of A$5.83 billion and net income of A$649 million for the year ended June 30, 2025, alongside a revised production guidance and updates on its shareholder return program. An important insight is the company's significant year-on-year increase in ROM coal production, rising from 20.54 million tonnes to 34.06 million tonnes, highlighting the impact of operational scaling and recent acquisitions. We'll now examine how...

BlueScope Steel announced its full-year earnings for the period ended June 30, 2025, reporting sales of A$16.29 billion and net income of A$83.8 million, alongside declaring a final dividend of A$0.30 per share payable in October 2025. Net income and earnings per share saw a very large decrease compared to the previous year, reflecting significant pressures on company profitability during the period. We’ll explore how BlueScope Steel’s sharp drop in annual profit shapes the company’s...

MaxiPARTS Limited's ( ASX:MXI ) periodic dividend will be increasing on the 18th of September to A$0.0312, with...

Alkane Resources ( ASX:ALK ) Full Year 2025 Results Key Financial Results Revenue: AU$262.4m (up 52% from FY 2024). Net...

Even if it's not a huge purchase, we think it was good to see that David Sproule, the Executive Chairman of Polymetals...

Investors who take an interest in Amotiv Limited ( ASX:AOV ) should definitely note that the Independent Non-Executive...

Potential Treasury Wine Estates Limited ( ASX:TWE ) shareholders may wish to note that the Independent Non-Executive...

Resolute Mining ( ASX:RSG ) First Half 2025 Results Key Financial Results Revenue: US$447.5m (up 31% from 1H 2024). Net...

Autosports Group Limited's ( ASX:ASG ) investors are due to receive a payment of A$0.045 per share on 14th of November...

Despite an already strong run, Cobram Estate Olives Limited ( ASX:CBO ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of...

Key Insights Brambles' significant individual investors ownership suggests that the key decisions are influenced by...

Nyrada ( ASX:NYR ) Full Year 2025 Results Key Financial Results Revenue: AU$2.56m (down 21% from FY 2024). Net loss...

Swift Networks Group Limited ( ASX:SW1 ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced 29...

Australian United Investment Company Limited's ( ASX:AUI ) investors are due to receive a payment of A$0.28 per share...