Briscoe Group (BGP) H2 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Sales revenue increased to $798.8 million for the 52-week period ended 25 January 2026, up from $791.5 million year-over-year.

• Net profit attributable to shareholders was $59.2 million, slightly down from $60.6 million in the prior year.

• Total comprehensive income attributable to shareholders was $52.4 million, up from $49.2 million year-over-year.

• The Board approved a final dividend of 10.0 cents per share, fully imputed, to be paid after balance date.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit was $313.4 million, down from $319.5 million year-over-year.

• Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) were $95.8 million, compared to $104.4 million in the prior year.

• Basic and diluted earnings per share were 26.6 and 26.5 cents, respectively, versus 27.2 cents in the prior year.

• Cash and cash equivalents at period end were $130.3 million, down from $142.4 million year-over-year.

• Dividends paid during the period totaled $44.6 million, down from $64.6 million in the prior year.

Outlook and guidance

• Directors resolved to pay a final dividend of 10.0 cents per share with full imputation credits.

• No material climate-related risks identified requiring specific disclosure; ongoing annual review of climate risk.

• New accounting standard NZ IFRS 18 will be effective for the 2028 financial year, expected to change income statement presentation.