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Murray Cod Australia Lifts Sales and Biomass but Faces Short-Term Growing Pains

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  • Murray Cod Australia grew Q2 sales volumes and receipts sharply, lifted biomass, but still cannot meet strong demand for larger premium fish.
  • Operational and distribution delays, plus free-range size variation, weighed on average pricing and sales versus expectations as Woolworths and PFD rollout ramps up.
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Murray Cod Australia Lifts Sales and Biomass but Faces Short-Term Growing Pains

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An announcement from Murray Cod Australia Limited ( (AU:MCA) ) is now available.

Murray Cod Australia reported strong operational growth for the December 2025 quarter, with customer receipts up 39% year-on-year to $3.7 million, total sales volumes up 61% to 140.6 tonnes, and biomass rising 12% since June to 2,787 tonnes, although premium 3kg-plus inventory remains constrained as demand outstrips supply. Despite gaining Best Aquaculture Practices 3-star certification and progressing Woolworths and PFD distribution arrangements, quarterly sales fell short of management expectations due to delayed certifications, implementation issues with partners, processing bottlenecks, and weaker-than-expected live fish sales; the shift to free-range ponds is boosting total saleable fish but increasing the proportion of lower-priced “runts,” pressuring average pricing even as the company targets a step-up in scale and retail penetration from Q4 FY26.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:MCA) stock is a Hold with a A$1.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Murray Cod Australia Limited stock, see the AU:MCA Stock Forecast page.

More about Murray Cod Australia Limited

Murray Cod Australia Ltd is an aquaculture company listed on the ASX that farms and supplies Murray cod, focusing on premium, processed fish products. Operating free‑range pond systems in New South Wales and marketing under the Aquna brand, the company is expanding into supermarket and HORECA channels, including Woolworths stores, and is positioning itself as a certified, sustainably produced supplier with BAP 3-star and Halal accreditations.

Average Trading Volume: 143,950

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: A$123.3M

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

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