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ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB)

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Current share price for ARB : $17.790 -14.52 (-44.94%)+
Announcement
Release
20 Jan 2026 9:50AM
Price at Release
$32.310
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Summary
ARB Corporation Limited announced a market update for the half-year ending 31 December 2025, reporting total sales revenue of $358.0 million, a slight decline of 1.0% from the previous period. The decrease was attributed to a 1.7% drop in the Australian Aftermarket channel sales and a significant 38.2% decline in OEM channel sales in Australia, influenced by OEM contract timings and model releases. However, export sales increased by 8.8%, with a notable 26.1% rise in the US market. ARB expects to report an underlying profit before tax of approximately $58.0 million for the period, excluding one-off items such as a gain from property sale and costs from the termination of the Thule distribution agreement. The profit is a 16.3% decrease compared to the previous period, primarily due to weaker Australian dollar impacts and lower factory overhead recoveries. The company held $59.4 million in cash with no debt after dividend payments, with results due on 24 February 2026.
Key Points
  • Total sales revenue of $358.0 million, a 1.0% decrease.
  • Australian Aftermarket channel sales down 1.7%.
  • OEM channel sales in Australia decreased by 38.2%.
  • Export channel sales increased by 8.8%.
  • US market sales rose by 26.1%.
  • Expected underlying profit before tax of $58.0 million.
  • 16.3% decrease in profit compared to prior period.
  • Weaker Australian dollar and increased inventory levels affected profit.
  • Cash holdings of $59.4 million with no debt.
  • Half-year results to be released on 24 February 2026.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is autogenerated and has not been reviewed for accuracy or completeness. You should refer to the full announcement here for further information.