Latest Consumer Discretionary News

Collins Foods Limited has reported record half-year revenues of $750.3 million, with underlying net profit after tax surging 29.5%. The company’s operational improvements and expansion in Europe underpin an upgraded FY26 outlook.

Collins Foods Limited reported solid half-year growth with revenue up 6.6% and net profit rising 12.7%, driven by strong performance in its KFC operations across Australia and Europe. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 13 cents per share, while navigating increased provisions linked to wage compliance and ongoing class action litigation.

Merino & Co. Limited has unveiled a robust growth plan at its 2025 AGM, highlighting strengthened finances, operational expansion, and a clear focus on sustainability and premium brand positioning in the global apparel market.

Retail Food Group Limited demonstrated resilience in FY25 with slight sales growth and strategic expansions, setting a positive tone for FY26. Key brand innovations and franchisee support underpin its growth trajectory amid leadership transition.

MotorCycle Holdings Limited delivered a standout FY2025 with double-digit revenue and profit growth, underpinned by strong market share gains and operational efficiencies.

Finaccess Restauración, S.L. has closed its takeover offer for Restaurant Brands New Zealand Limited, securing approximately 98% ownership and initiating compulsory acquisition of remaining shares ahead of the company’s delisting from NZX and ASX.

Hancock & Gore reports a statutory loss for FY25 amid major acquisitions and strategic transformation, setting sights on $200m revenue by FY27 as it rebrands to Schoolblazer Limited.

Bapcor Limited has reshaped its leadership with Lachlan Edwards appointed as Chair and Angus McKay stepping down from the Board to concentrate on turning around the business as CEO.

Webjet Group has received a revised non-binding takeover offer from BGH Capital at A$0.91 per share, up from a previous A$0.80 bid, signaling renewed acquisition interest amid ongoing negotiations.

Webjet Group reports steady first-half results with a 16% rise in underlying profit and announces its inaugural fully franked interim dividend, signalling confidence despite a challenging travel market.

Webjet Group reported a slight revenue dip and a mixed earnings performance for the half-year ended September 2025, while unveiling its inaugural dividend and receiving a non-binding takeover offer from Helloworld Travel.

KMD Brands reported a challenging FY25 with a net loss but has launched a transformative ‘Next Level’ strategy focused on cost reset, product innovation, and digital growth. Early FY26 trading shows promising sales momentum, signaling potential turnaround.