Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) Announces FY25 Results
Financial Performance
Metcash Limited (ASX: MTS) reported group revenue increasing by 8.9% to $17.3 billion, or 7.2% to $19.5 billion including charge-through sales. Underlying EBIT rose 2.3% to $507.8 million, while underlying profit after tax decreased slightly by 2.4% to $275.5 million. Statutory profit after tax saw a significant increase of 10.1% to $283.3 million, with operating cashflow up by 11.7% to $539 million.
Dividend Declaration
The Board declared a final dividend of 9.5 cents per share, bringing the total dividends for FY25 to 18.0 cents per share, fully franked. The record date is set for 16 July 2025, with payment on 27 August 2025.
Executive Comments
Group CEO Doug Jones stated, “The business again performed well supported by the successful execution of our strategy and disciplined operational performance. The increased diversification and resilience of the Group was a key driver of sales and earnings growth in the face of challenging conditions in all pillars, particularly in the Hardware pillar where trade activity remained subdued.”
Future Outlook
Metcash reported a positive start to FY26 with group revenue for the first seven weeks up by 4.7%, supported by growth across all pillars. The company also entered into a binding agreement to acquire the Steve’s Liquor Warehouse group, enhancing its market position in Victoria and Tasmania.
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