Accent Group Past Earnings Performance
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Accent Group's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -2.6%, while the Specialty Retail industry saw earnings declining at 4% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 10.2% per year. Accent Group's return on equity is 7.8%, and it has net margins of 2.5%.
Key information
-2.56%
Earnings growth rate
-3.88%
EPS growth rate
| Specialty Retail Industry Growth | 19.75% |
| Revenue growth rate | 10.23% |
| Return on equity | 7.78% |
| Net Margin | 2.54% |
| Last Earnings Update | 28 Dec 2025 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 14
AX1: Index Removal And Dividend Will Shape A Fairly Balanced FY26 Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their Accent Group price target from A$0.75 to A$0.55, citing higher assumed discount rates, a lower profit margin outlook and a higher future P/E multiple, partly offset by a higher revenue growth assumption. What's in the News Accent Group Limited was removed from the S&P/ASX 300 Index, which can affect how index funds and some institutional investors hold the stock.Analysis Article • May 04
At AU$0.54, Is Accent Group Limited (ASX:AX1) Worth Looking At Closely?
While Accent Group Limited ( ASX:AX1 ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw significant share price...
Narrative Update • Apr 30
AX1: Confirmed H2 EBIT Outlook Will Support Perceived Undervalued Upside
Accent Group's updated analyst price target has shifted modestly to reflect a revised fair value of A$1.88. Analysts point to slightly higher assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins, along with a lower future P/E multiple and an adjusted discount rate, as key drivers of the change.Narrative Update • Apr 16
AX1: Index Removal And Dividend Will Frame A Balanced FY26 Outlook
Analysts have lowered their Accent Group price target to A$0.75 from A$1.04, reflecting updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. What's in the News Accent Group Limited was removed from the S&P/ASX 300 Index, which can affect index fund ownership and trading volumes (Index Constituent Drops).
Narrative Update • Apr 01
AX1: Index Removal And 2026 EBIT Guidance Will Support Undervalued Upside
Analysts have raised their Accent Group price target to A$1.30 from A$1.20, reflecting updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. What's in the News Accent Group Limited was dropped from the S&P/ASX 300 Index, removing the stock from this broader Australian equity benchmark (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 18
AX1: H2 FY26 Guidance And Dividend Will Support A Positive Outlook
Analysts have kept Accent Group's fair value estimate at A$1.04 per share, with small shifts in discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions underpinning a steady price target instead of a clear move higher or lower. What's in the News Accent Group confirmed earnings guidance for the second half of fiscal 2026, with H2 FY26 EBIT expected in a range of $30 million to $35 million (company guidance).Narrative Update • Mar 04
AX1: Updated Margins And H2 Guidance Will Shape A Measured Outlook
Analysts have lifted their price target on Accent Group from A$0.95 to A$1.04, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple that reshapes their view of the stock's valuation profile. What's in the News Accent Group confirmed earnings guidance for the second half of fiscal year 2026, with H2 FY26 EBIT expected in a range of A$30 million to A$35 million (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 17
AX1: AI Merchandise Planning Will Support 2026 EBIT Outlook And Undervalued Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Accent Group to A$1.20 from A$1.21, reflecting updated assumptions for a slightly different discount rate, revenue growth profile, profit margin outlook, and a lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Accent Group issued EBIT guidance for the first half of 2026 in a range of $55 million to $60 million, which includes nonrecurring losses linked to closing the MySale operations (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 03
AX1: Lowered Profitability Assumptions Will Be Balanced By Updated Earnings Outlook
Analysts have lowered their price target for Accent Group from A$1.40 to A$0.95, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E that they see as better reflecting current conditions for the business. What's in the News Accent Group issued EBIT guidance for the first half of 2026 in a range of A$55 million to A$60 million, which includes nonrecurring losses tied to closing the MySale operations (Corporate Guidance).Narrative Update • Jan 20
AX1: AI Merchandise Planning Will Support Strong 2026 EBIT Guidance
Analysts have slightly adjusted their price expectations for Accent Group. The updated target reflects minor tweaks to assumptions around the discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E rather than any major shift in the core outlook.Narrative Update • Jan 06
AX1: Earnings Guidance And MySale Closure Will Support Undervalued Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on Accent Group slightly to A$1.83, reflecting small adjustments to assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiple. What's in the News Accent Group issued earnings guidance for the first half of 2026, with EBIT expected between A$55 million and A$60 million, including nonrecurring losses from closing the MySale operations (company guidance).Narrative Update • Dec 23
AX1 Will See Earnings Guidance Support A More Optimistic Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Accent Group from A$2.20 to A$1.83. This reflects a higher assumed discount rate, slightly softer revenue growth expectations, and pressure on profit margins, partially offset by a higher forecast future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Dec 09
AX1: AI Merchandise Planning Will Drive Future EBIT Momentum And Efficiency
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Accent Group by approximately $0.05 per share, citing a slightly higher perceived risk profile. This is reflected in a modest uptick in the discount rate, while growth and margin expectations remain broadly unchanged.Narrative Update • Nov 25
AX1: AI Merchandise Planning Will Drive Greater Operating Efficiency Ahead
Analysts have lowered their price target for Accent Group from $1.69 to $1.21. They cite higher discount rates, slower revenue growth expectations, and reduced profit margins as key factors behind the revision.Analysis Article • Aug 27
We Think Accent Group (ASX:AX1) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Narrative Update • Aug 25
New Partnerships With Lacoste And Dickies Will Expand Retail Reach And Strengthen Brand Portfolio
Accent Group’s consensus price target has been revised down as a higher future P/E multiple more than offsets only a modest uptick in revenue growth expectations, resulting in a new target of A$1.72. What's in the News Ordinary fully franked dividend decreased to AUD 0.015 per security for the six months ended June 29, 2025.Analysis Article • Jun 13
Market Cool On Accent Group Limited's (ASX:AX1) Earnings Pushing Shares 31% Lower
Accent Group Limited ( ASX:AX1 ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very rough month...
New Narrative • Feb 09
Opening 50 New Stores Will Expand Retail Footprint
Strategic store expansion and online presence enhancement are expected to drive revenue growth through flagship openings and improved customer engagement.Analysis Article • Jan 13
Fewer Investors Than Expected Jumping On Accent Group Limited (ASX:AX1)
It's not a stretch to say that Accent Group Limited's ( ASX:AX1 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 21.1x right now...Analysis Article • Dec 17
Should You Think About Buying Accent Group Limited (ASX:AX1) Now?
While Accent Group Limited ( ASX:AX1 ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention...Analysis Article • Aug 22
Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At Accent Group (ASX:AX1)
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Firstly...Analysis Article • Apr 17
Here's What To Make Of Accent Group's (ASX:AX1) Decelerating Rates Of Return
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...Analysis Article • Feb 29
At AU$2.02, Is It Time To Put Accent Group Limited (ASX:AX1) On Your Watch List?
While Accent Group Limited ( ASX:AX1 ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a double-digit share price...Analysis Article • Nov 21
Returns At Accent Group (ASX:AX1) Appear To Be Weighed Down
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Firstly...Analysis Article • Nov 10
Shareholders May Be More Conservative With Accent Group Limited's (ASX:AX1) CEO Compensation For Now
Key Insights Accent Group to hold its Annual General Meeting on 16th of November Total pay for CEO Daniel Agostinelli...Analysis Article • Aug 28
Accent Group's (ASX:AX1) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
Accent Group Limited ( ASX:AX1 ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 28th of...Analysis Article • Aug 25
Does Accent Group (ASX:AX1) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • May 22
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Accent Group Limited (ASX:AX1)?
Accent Group Limited ( ASX:AX1 ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a decent share price growth in the teens...Analysis Article • Mar 31
Accent Group (ASX:AX1) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' It's only natural to consider a company's...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Accent Group makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Dec 25 | 1,517 | 39 | 455 | 0 |
| 28 Sep 25 | 1,497 | 48 | 455 | 0 |
| 29 Jun 25 | 1,476 | 58 | 456 | 0 |
| 29 Mar 25 | 1,482 | 61 | 459 | 0 |
| 29 Dec 24 | 1,488 | 64 | 462 | 0 |
| 29 Sep 24 | 1,471 | 62 | 457 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 1,454 | 60 | 452 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 1,430 | 66 | 450 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 1,405 | 73 | 448 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 1,413 | 81 | 441 | 0 |
| 02 Jul 23 | 1,421 | 89 | 435 | 0 |
| 02 Apr 23 | 1,386 | 82 | 424 | 0 |
| 01 Jan 23 | 1,351 | 75 | 413 | 0 |
| 01 Oct 22 | 1,241 | 53 | 387 | 0 |
| 26 Jun 22 | 1,130 | 31 | 361 | 0 |
| 26 Mar 22 | 1,090 | 35 | 346 | 0 |
| 26 Dec 21 | 1,051 | 39 | 331 | 0 |
| 26 Sep 21 | 1,022 | 58 | 322 | 0 |
| 27 Jun 21 | 993 | 77 | 313 | 0 |
| 27 Mar 21 | 923 | 76 | 282 | 0 |
| 27 Dec 20 | 854 | 75 | 251 | 0 |
| 27 Sep 20 | 842 | 65 | 245 | 0 |
| 28 Jun 20 | 830 | 56 | 238 | 0 |
| 28 Mar 20 | 840 | 55 | 265 | 0 |
| 29 Dec 19 | 850 | 55 | 292 | 0 |
| 29 Sep 19 | 823 | 55 | 301 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 796 | 54 | 310 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 768 | 52 | 299 | 0 |
| 30 Dec 18 | 740 | 51 | 288 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 721 | 47 | 281 | 0 |
| 01 Jul 18 | 702 | 44 | 274 | 0 |
| 01 Apr 18 | 700 | 39 | 273 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 697 | 33 | 272 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 667 | 31 | 259 | 0 |
| 02 Jul 17 | 636 | 29 | 246 | 0 |
| 02 Apr 17 | 582 | 32 | 219 | 0 |
| 25 Dec 16 | 528 | 35 | 192 | 0 |
| 25 Sep 16 | 485 | 32 | 174 | 0 |
| 26 Jun 16 | 443 | 30 | 157 | 0 |
| 26 Mar 16 | 373 | 25 | 132 | 0 |
| 27 Dec 15 | 303 | 21 | 108 | 0 |
| 27 Sep 15 | 220 | 16 | 79 | 0 |
| 28 Jun 15 | 136 | 10 | 50 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: AX1 has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: AX1's current net profit margins (2.5%) are lower than last year (4.3%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: AX1's earnings have declined by 2.6% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: AX1's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: AX1 had negative earnings growth (-40.2%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Specialty Retail industry average (2.8%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: AX1's Return on Equity (7.8%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/25 02:07 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/25 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/28 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/06/29 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Accent Group Limited is covered by 20 analysts. 12 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Chamithri Ratnapala | Bell Potter |
| Josephine Little | CGS International |
| Sam Teeger | Citigroup Inc |