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JB Hi-Fi H2 2025 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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H2 2025 earnings summary11 Aug, 2025

Executive summary

  • Achieved strong sales and earnings growth in FY25, with group sales up 10% to $10.55B and expansion into premium appliances and bathroom segments.

  • All major brands contributed to growth, with a focus on best brands, wide range, low prices, and exceptional customer service.

  • Announced CEO transition: Nick Wells to succeed Terry Smart in October 2025.

  • Special dividend of 100¢ per share declared, with total FY25 dividends at 275¢ per share; payout ratio to rise to 70–80% of NPAT from FY26.

  • Net profit after tax up 8.5% to $476.1M (adjusted), EBIT up 9.4% to $707.8M (adjusted for one-off expense).

Financial highlights

  • Group gross profit up 10.3% to $2.36B; gross margin at 22.36%.

  • Net cash position at $284.1M, down $18.5M, reflecting strong cash generation offset by acquisition and dividend payments.

  • Inventory increased 18.7% to $1.3B, supporting new stores and sales.

  • Dividend payout increased, with $224M to be distributed to shareholders.

  • Free cash flow was $430.2M.

Outlook and guidance

  • July trading update: JB Hi-Fi Australia up 6.1%, New Zealand up 38.1%, The Good Guys up 4.2%, E&S up 1%.

  • Board increased dividend payout ratio to 70–80% of NPAT from FY26, replacing special dividends with a flexible payout range.

  • Ongoing focus on retail execution, multichannel expansion, brand reach, and supply chain optimization.

  • Retail market remains uncertain, but sales momentum continues, especially in Australia.

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JB Hi-Fi Limited is an Australian consumer electronics and home appliances retail company, known for its wide range of products including consumer electronics, software (such as music, games, and movies), whitegoods, and appliances. Established in 1974 by John Barbuto in East Keilor, Victoria, JB Hi-Fi has grown from a single store to become one of Australia's largest home entertainment retailers. The company operates under two main brands: JB Hi-Fi, with a focus on technology and consumer electronics, and The Good Guys, specializing in home appliances and consumer electronics. JB Hi-Fi has expanded its operations beyond Australia, including stores in New Zealand, and it prides itself on offering competitive prices and a diverse product selection. The company is headquartered in Southbank, Melbourne, Victoria, and its shares are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) under the ticker symbol JBH.

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