Metcash Limited (MG9.F,MTS.AX), an Australian wholesaler of food, grocery, hardware, and liquor, on Monday reported an increase in sales revenue for the first half.
For the six-month period to October 31, the company posted a net income of A$142.2 million, higher than A$141.8 million in the same period last year. This net profit includes put option and business acquisition valuation adjustments of A$20.9 million and program horizon implementation costs of A$5.4 million, both post-tax.
Net income per share stood at 12.9 cents as against last year's 13 cents per share.
Underlying profit after tax was A$126.7 million, compared with A$134.6 million a year ago. This reflects lower earnings in the hardware and liquor pillars, higher finance costs, and increased depreciation and amortization.
Underlying income per share stood at 11.5 cents as against the prior year's 12.3 cents per share.
Underlying EBIT moved down to A$240.2 million from the previous year's A$246.1 million. EBITDA increased to A$367.2 million from A$360 million in the previous year.
Sales revenue, including charge-through sales, was A$9.609 billion, higher than last year's A$9.571 billion. Sales revenue stood at A$8.477 billion, compared with A$8.470 billion in the prior year.
Metcash will pay an interim dividend of 8.5 cents per share on January 28, 2026, to shareholders of record as of December 15, 2025.
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