Nufarm
NUF.ASXMaterials
Australasian marketer and manufacturer of chemicals.
Market Data
$3.000
+0.0%$1.2B
-100000.0x
$-0.465
0.00%
+0.2%
Latest Earnings
NUFARM LIMITED - FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE HALF YEAR ENDED 3
27 May 2026
Nufarm reported HY26 revenue of $1.71B (down 5% YoY) reflecting lower Crop Protection volumes and FX headwinds, but underlying net profit after tax grew 35% to $52.1M driven by improved margins in Crop Protection, strong Hybrid Seeds performance, and disciplined cost management. The company is maintaining a strategic focus on capital allocation and earnings quality, with no interim dividend declared as the board aligns distributions to free cash flow generation. Key points: Underlying EBITDA increased 18% to $242.7M, with underlying EBIT up 32% to $135.8M, demonstrating strong operational leverage; Underlying net profit after tax grew 35% to $52.1M, significantly outpacing revenue decline, driven by margin expansion and cost discipline; Underlying gross profit margin expanded 370 basis points to 33.1%, reflecting structurally higher hybrid seed margins and improved product mix in Crop Protection
Recent Announcements
Becoming a substantial holder
Australian Retirement Trust Pty LTD ATF Australian Retirement Trust became a substantial holder (5.871%).
NUFARM LIMITED - FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE HALF YEAR ENDED 3
Nufarm reported HY26 revenue of $1.71B (down 5% YoY) reflecting lower Crop Protection volumes and FX headwinds, but underlying net profit after tax grew 35% to $52.1M driven by improved margins in Crop Protection, strong Hybrid Seeds performance, and disciplined cost management. The company is maintaining a strategic focus on capital allocation and earnings quality, with no interim dividend declared as the board aligns distributions to free cash flow generation. Key points: Underlying EBITDA increased 18% to $242.7M, with underlying EBIT up 32% to $135.8M, demonstrating strong operational leverage; Underlying net profit after tax grew 35% to $52.1M, significantly outpacing revenue decline, driven by margin expansion and cost discipline; Underlying gross profit margin expanded 370 basis points to 33.1%, reflecting structurally higher hybrid seed margins and improved product mix in Crop Protection
Trading Update
Nufarm Limited reported strong 1H FY26 performance with underlying EBITDA of $239-244m (17% increase year-on-year) and net debt reduction of $130m to $1.23b, while announcing an additional $50m cost savings program targeting asset optimization and SG&A reductions to be fully realized by end FY27.
Ceasing to be a substantial holder
Host-Plus Pty Limited ceased to be a substantial holder in Nufarm Ltd on 31 March 2026 through a series of share transactions conducted between 12 February and 31 March 2026, including multiple purchases and sales of ordinary shares totaling approximately $11.3 million across its Hostplus Superannuation Fund and Hostplus Pooled Superannuation Trust.
Earnings Release - 27 May 2026
Upcoming earnings release expected 27 May 2026 (from Yahoo Finance (confirmed))
Becoming a substantial holder from MUFG
MUFG became a substantial holder (5.06%).
Becoming a substantial holder
First Sentier Group Limited ACN 630 725 558 became a substantial holder (5.06%).
Correction - Becoming a substantial holder
First Sentier Group Limited corrected a previous Form 603 filing for Nufarm Ltd (NUF), clarifying that they did not actually have a notifiable interest in NUF on 13 February 2026.
Becoming a substantial holder
First Sentier Group Limited ACN 630 725 558 became a substantial holder (5.16%).
Ceasing to be a substantial holder
Australian Retirement Trust Pty LTD ATF Australian Retirement Trust ceased to be a substantial holder.
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