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Big River Industries Returns to Profit and Expands with Johns Building Supplies Acquisition

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  • Big River Industries reversed a prior loss to post a half-year profit despite lower revenue and kept dividends flowing to shareholders.
  • Rising intangibles trimmed net tangible assets per share as Big River gained control of Johns Building Supplies to grow its network.
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Big River Industries Returns to Profit and Expands with Johns Building Supplies Acquisition

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Big River Industries Ltd. ( (AU:BRI) ) just unveiled an announcement.

Big River Industries reported a 2.6% decline in half-year revenue to $206 million but swung from a significant loss to a post-tax profit of $1.4 million, boosting basic earnings per share from a loss of 19.91 cents to a gain of 1.62 cents. The board maintained its shareholder payout profile, declaring a fully franked interim dividend of 2.0 cents per share to be paid in early April 2026.

Net tangible assets per share fell to 58.74 cents from 64.39 cents year-on-year, reflecting higher intangibles on the balance sheet despite an increase in total net assets to $112.2 million. The company also expanded its footprint by gaining control of Johns Building Supplies in December 2025, signalling ongoing consolidation in its building materials distribution portfolio.

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

More about Big River Industries Ltd.

Big River Industries Limited operates in the building materials sector, supplying timber, panel products and related construction materials to trade, commercial and residential customers. The company focuses on the Australian market, serving builders, manufacturers and infrastructure projects through a network of distribution and processing facilities.

Average Trading Volume: 143,804

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: A$133.8M

For a thorough assessment of BRI stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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