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Profit reporting season is over with the coronavirus recession driving results – ABC News

At the end of reporting season for Australia’s publicly listed companies, it’s clear COVID-19 has been a big payday for some but destructive for most.

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At the end of reporting season for Australia’s publicly listed companies, it’s clear COVID-19 has been a payday for some but destructive for others.
Key points:

  • A quarter of ASX 200 companies reported a loss for the 2019-20 financial year
  • Full-year earnings were down 38 per cent, and dividends down 36 per cent
  • Some retailers and mining stocks saw strong profit growth, travel stocks fared worst

Analysis by CommSec reveals 75 per cent of companies reported a st…

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