Record Operating Profit
Operating profit of $71.6 million, up 23% versus prior year — the strongest full-year result since the metric was introduced in 2019; record result driven by sales execution and disciplined cost management.
Revenue Growth
Total sales revenue of $422.1 million, an increase of 9% year-on-year, driven by higher prices and steady volumes across beef and cattle sales.
Wagyu Price Improvement
Average Wagyu beef sales price increased by 8%, supporting margin expansion while volumes were broadly maintained.
Beef and Cattle Sales Strength
Total beef sales $314.4 million, up $20.5 million year-on-year; cattle sale prices up ~17% as timing was adapted to capture market demand.
Herd Expansion and Livestock Valuation
Herd grew ~6% (nearly 30,000 head) to 482,000 despite flood losses; livestock value improvement totaled $178.3 million (including a $128.6 million unrealized fair value gain).
Balance Sheet and NTA Improvement
Net tangible assets increased to $1.8 billion ($2.92 per share), up 15% year-on-year; pastoral property values increased by $153 million reflecting market value improvements.
Core Free Cash Flow Improvement
Core free cash flow improved by $11.4 million to $0.8 million, indicating better underlying cash generation excluding in-year strategic investments.
Operational Resilience and Capital Investments
Investments in sustainable stocking models, flood refuge banks and infrastructure limited damage in the North Queensland flood; 10% additional finishing capacity added at Goonoo Emerald to scale year‑round supply.
Strategic ESG and Innovation Progress
Glentana soil carbon project registered with the Clean Energy Regulator (eligible for ACCUs), Accounting for Nature certification achieved, major genetics/embryo transfer program progressed and partnerships (Sorensis, Athian) advanced.