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Merino & Co. Widens Half-Year Loss as It Invests for Wholesale Growth

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  • Merino & Co. posted lower revenue and a wider half-year loss, with no dividend and reduced net tangible assets per share.
  • The company says losses reflect a strategic investment phase to boost capacity, brand strength, and inventory ahead of wholesale growth.
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Merino & Co. Widens Half-Year Loss as It Invests for Wholesale Growth

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Merino & Co Limited ( (AU:MNC) ) just unveiled an announcement.

Merino & Co. Limited reported a sharp 60.5% fall in revenue to $942,010 for the half-year to 31 December 2025, with net loss widening 28.2% to $1.53 million and no dividends declared. Management attributed the deeper loss to a deliberate investment phase, citing higher spending on production capacity, brand positioning, and inventory build to support upcoming wholesale execution.

The company’s net tangible assets per share declined from 8.62 cents to 5.70 cents over the period, reflecting the impact of ongoing investments on the balance sheet. While current results highlight pressure on near-term profitability and asset backing, Merino & Co. signals an expectation of transitioning from investment-led growth to stronger revenue and operating leverage in future reporting periods.

More about Merino & Co Limited

Merino & Co. Limited operates in the apparel and textile sector, focusing on merino-based products and related branded offerings. The company is positioning itself for larger-scale wholesale distribution by investing in expanded production capacity, brand development, and inventory to support future demand.

Average Trading Volume: 6,715

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: A$8.12M

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