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G8 Education Limited ( (AU:GEM) ) has provided an update.
G8 Education reported a challenging 2025 financial year, with group revenue falling 7.2% to $948.2 million and operating EBIT down 18.9% to $93.3 million as lower occupancy weighed on earnings. The group posted a statutory net loss after tax of $303.3 million, largely driven by $349.1 million in goodwill impairment, and maintained a conservative balance sheet while paying a modest interim dividend but no final dividend.
Occupancy dropped to 65.8% from 70.7%, reflecting sector headwinds including falling birth rates, increased supply, affordability pressures and negative media coverage affecting trust in the sector. Despite the weaker trading environment, G8 preserved EBIT margin stability through prudent cost control, continued to optimise its centre network, and strengthened quality metrics, with 95% of centres rated Meeting or Exceeding the National Quality Standard and improved staff retention supported by government-funded wage uplifts.
The most recent analyst rating on (AU:GEM) stock is a Hold with a A$0.80 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on G8 Education Limited stock, see the AU:GEM Stock Forecast page.
More about G8 Education Limited
G8 Education Limited is a leading Australian provider of early childhood education and care, operating 395 centres nationwide. The company focuses on delivering quality learning and care services, with a strong emphasis on meeting and exceeding National Quality Standards and maintaining robust child safety and safeguarding practices.
Average Trading Volume: 4,412,219
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: A$366.5M
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