- Fonterra published a half-yearly results statement reporting total group revenue of NZD 13.9 billion, up 10.3%.
- Operating profit rose 11.2% to NZD 1.23 billion, while profit after tax increased 2.9% to NZD 750.0 million.
- Earnings per share were 45 cents, up 2.3%, and normalised earnings per share were 51 cents, up 8.5%.
- Continuing operations return on capital was 11.2%, up 0.8 percentage points, and the interim dividend was 24 cents per share with a special Mainland dividend of 16 cents per share.
- Guidance was updated to a forecast farmgate milk price range of NZD 9.40-NZD 10.00 per kgMS (midpoint NZD 9.70) and continuing-operations FY26 earnings of 50-65 cents per share, with CEO Miles Hurrell citing improvement in global commodity prices alongside strong margins and cost control, while noting ongoing volatility tied to the Middle East conflict.
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