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Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS)

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Current share price for MTS : $3.040 -0.14 (-4.40%)+
Announcement
Release
22 Jun 2026 8:55AM
Price at Release
$3.180
Full Release
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Summary
Metcash Limited's FY26 full-year results show a robust performance across its key pillars of Food, Liquor, and Hardware & Tools. Despite challenging market conditions, Metcash achieved a 0.7% increase in group revenue to $19.6 billion. Food sales, including charge-through, slightly decreased by 0.6% to $10.54 billion, while Liquor sales grew by 1.0% to $5.37 billion. Hardware & Tools sales increased by 4.3% to $3.71 billion, driven by strong performance in the Tools sector. The group maintained a solid financial position with an EBITDA of $761.7 million, up 1.9% from the previous year. Metcash's balance sheet remained strong, with a debt leverage ratio of 1.0x, providing the flexibility to support future growth. The company's strategic initiatives in food service and convenience, alongside investments in technology and infrastructure, bolstered its market position. Metcash reported a full-year dividend of 18.0 cents per share, reflecting a payout ratio of approximately 74% of underlying profit after tax.
Key Points
  • Group revenue increased by 0.7% to $19.6 billion.
  • Food sales decreased by 0.6% to $10.54 billion.
  • Liquor sales grew by 1.0% to $5.37 billion.
  • Hardware & Tools sales increased by 4.3% to $3.71 billion.
  • EBITDA increased by 1.9% to $761.7 million.
  • Debt leverage ratio maintained at 1.0x.
  • Dividend declared at 18.0 cents per share.
  • Strategic focus on food service and convenience growth.
  • Investment in technology bolstered market position.
  • Strong cash performance supported future growth plans.
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