Ansell Limited (ANSLF,ANN.AX), an Australian maker of gloves and other personal protection equipment, on Monday reported a rise in earnings and revenue for the first half.
For the six-month period to December 31, 2025, the company posted a net income of $88.8 million, compared with $55 million in the same period last year. Net profit per share stood at 61.5 cents as against the prior year's 37.7 cents per share.
Excluding items, earnings were 66.3 cents per share, higher than 55.7 cents per share a year ago. Adjusted profit moved up by 18.1% to $95.7 million.
Profit before net financing costs and income tax expense moved up to $139.6 million from the prior year's $97.1 million. Revenue was $1.026 billion, up from $1.019 billion.
Ansell will pay a dividend of 26.60 cents per share on March 13 to shareholders of record as of February 24.
Looking ahead, the company said: "We anticipate organic constant currency sales growth in FY26 H2, in market conditions that are expected to remain unchanged. Earnings momentum in FY26 H1 is expected to be sustained in FY26 H2, supported by higher sales, improved manufacturing and supply chain productivity, and increased KBU synergies."
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