Metcash Limited Reveals FY25 Results

Metcash Limited (ASX: MTS) has released its fiscal year 2025 results, showing strong financial performance. The company reported a group revenue increase of 8.9% to $17.3 billion, or 7.2% to $19.5 billion including charge-through sales. Underlying EBIT increased by 2.3% to $507.8 million, although underlying profit after tax experienced a slight decrease of 2.4% to $275.5 million. On the other hand, statutory profit after tax saw a significant rise of 10.1% to $283.3 million, with operating cash flow up by 11.7% to $539 million.

The Board declared a final dividend of 9.5 cents per share, bringing the total dividends for the fiscal year to 18.0 cents per share, fully franked. The record date for the dividend is set for July 16, 2025, with payment scheduled for August 27, 2025.

According to Group CEO Doug Jones, “The business performed well, supported by the successful execution of our strategy and disciplined operational performance. The increased diversification and resilience of the Group played a significant role in driving sales and earnings growth in challenging circumstances, particularly in the Hardware pillar where trade activity remained subdued.”

Looking ahead, Metcash reported a positive start to fiscal year 2026, with group revenue up by 4.7% in the first seven weeks, supported by growth across all pillars. The company also announced a binding agreement to acquire the Steve’s Liquor Warehouse group, aiming to enhance its market position in Victoria and Tasmania.

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