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Australian reporting season: strong start with surprises on dividends and upgrades
Roger Montgomery
February 21, 2025
In this week’s video insight, I discussed the latest updates from Australia’s reporting season, where earnings and dividends have generally exceeded expectations. So far, companies reporting above forecasts outnumber those missing, contributing to the market’s performance in February. Analyst upgrades have also been more frequent than downgrades, with several well-established companies maintaining their competitive position.
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Kmart and chemicals (not Bunnings) powers Wesfarmers result
Roger Montgomery
February 20, 2025
Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) delivered a solid set of half-year results for financial year 2025, exceeding market estimates at the earnings-before-tax (EBT) level and marginally at the top line. Strong performances by Kmart and WesCEF (chemicals, energy and fertilisers) drove the positive surprise, while Bunnings met expectations. continue…
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ARB Corporation: from local manufacturer to global 4×4 powerhouse
Roger Montgomery
February 20, 2025
From the first days of this blog, back in 2009/10, we have been writing about ARB Corporation (ASX:ARB), classifying it as one of the highest ‘A1’ quality companies listed on the ASX. Back in 2009, the share price was below $3.00 (and many thought it was on a high price to earnings (P/E) ratio then!). Today, ARB shares trade at nearly $40 dollars, and it’s paid out $7.62 in dividends since. continue…
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HUB24 half-year results
Roger Montgomery
February 20, 2025
Held in the portfolio of the Montgomery Small Companies Fund, the investment and superannuation platform provider HUB24 (ASX:HUB) has risen 116 per cent in the last 12 months. This week, the company released its results for the first half of 2025, with a lot to like. continue…
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CSL’s mixed half-year: plasma strength offsets vaccine weakness, bright outlook maintained
Roger Montgomery
February 18, 2025
CSL (ASX:CSL) has posted its half-year results, delivering results that are best described as mixed. At the headline level, revenue climbed around five per cent, while net profit after tax and amortisation (NPATA) also nudged upward in the low single digits. Beneath these top-line numbers, the company reported a robust rebound in plasma collections, which was offset by weaker sales of its Seqirus influenza vaccines. Despite these mixed signals, management has reaffirmed guidance for FY25, projecting 10-13 per cent NPATA earnings per share (EPS) growth and a five to seven per cent lift in revenue. continue…
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JB Hi-Fi delivers (again)
Roger Montgomery
February 17, 2025
JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) has again outperformed market expectations with its first-half of 2025 (1H25) earnings results. JB Hi-Fi continues to demonstrate its knack for navigating economic uncertainty while driving shareholder returns through impressive cash generation and dividends. continue…
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The Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s stellar result
Roger Montgomery
February 14, 2025
The largest position in The Montgomery Fund’s portfolio, at almost eight per cent of the portfolio, is the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), purchased back when the price was below $78 per share. This week, the company released its December half-year profit results, revealing a business reinforcing and extending its competitive advantages in a fiercely competitive market. continue…
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Breville Group’s half-year results
Roger Montgomery
February 13, 2025
Breville Group (ASX:BRG) is a high-quality company, profitably held in the Montgomery Small Companies Fund. Breville released its half-year earnings this week – and the numbers point to a robust underlying performance. Nevertheless, investors will debate whether the guidance for the remainder of the fiscal year is deliberately conservative or signalling a more challenging road ahead. continue…
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Nick Scali reports strong 1H25 results
Roger Montgomery
February 12, 2025
Nick Scali Limited (ASX:NCK), a holding in the Montgomery Small Companies Fund has released its half-year 2025 (1H25) results. Despite the mixed headline picture, Nick Scali’s 1H25 results outperformed consensus estimates. continue…
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REA Group delivers solid 1H25 results but highly regarded CEO to resign
Roger Montgomery
February 6, 2025
REA Group (ASX:REA) has delivered a commendable 1H25 result, with revenue and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) beating consensus estimates, alongside early January listings showing promising growth. However, news of CEO Owen Wilson’s upcoming retirement and revised cost guidance provide uncertainty the market will need to digest. continue…
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