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Bapcor Swings to Loss, Lifts Debt and Scraps 2026 Interim Dividend

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Bapcor Swings to Loss, Lifts Debt and Scraps 2026 Interim Dividend

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Bapcor Ltd ( (AU:BAP) ) has provided an update.

Bapcor Limited reported a sharp deterioration in performance for the half-year ended 31 December 2025, moving from a $38.7 million profit a year earlier to a $104.8 million loss after tax and non-controlling interests. The company also increased net debt to $387.3 million, with leverage rising to 3.39 times EBITDA, while deciding not to declare an interim dividend for 2026 after paying fully franked interim and final dividends in 2025.

The higher leverage and suspended interim dividend highlight growing balance sheet pressure and a more cautious capital management stance, which may concern income-focused shareholders. The results suggest Bapcor faces operational or market headwinds compared with the prior period, potentially impacting its financial flexibility and signalling a more challenging near-term outlook for investors and lenders.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:BAP) stock is a Hold with a A$1.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Bapcor Ltd stock, see the AU:BAP Stock Forecast page.

More about Bapcor Ltd

Bapcor Limited is an automotive aftermarket parts and services company listed on the ASX. It operates across Australia and New Zealand, supplying replacement parts, accessories and related services to trade, wholesale and retail customers.

Average Trading Volume: 2,566,786

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: A$582.1M

For an in-depth examination of BAP stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.

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