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<ul><li>JB Hi-Fi Limited has presented a mixed financial performance for the first half of the 2025 fiscal year, showcasing its resilience in a competitive and challenging retail environment.</li><li>The company reported a solid increase in total sales across its key divisions, namely JB Hi-Fi Australia, JB Hi-Fi New Zealand, and The Good Guys.</li><li>Total sales in JB Hi-Fi Australia grew by 7.2%, reaching AUD 3.88 billion, while JB Hi-Fi New Zealand exceeded expectations with a 20% rise in sales to NZD 202.5 million.</li></ul>

JB Hi-Fi Limited has presented a mixed financial performance for the first half of the 2025 fiscal year, showcasing its resilience in a competitive and challenging retail environment.The company reported a solid increase in total sales across its key divisions, namely JB Hi-Fi Australia, JB Hi-Fi New Zealand, and The Good Guys.Total sales in JB Hi-Fi Australia grew by 7.2%, reaching AUD 3.88 billion, while JB Hi-Fi New Zealand exceeded expectations with a 20% rise in sales to NZD 202.5 million.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jb-hi-fi-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:555:1" rel="noopener">JB Hi-Fi Ltd (JBH AU)</a> announced HY 2025 results this morning. Price increases 5.5% in early trading but gains were lost by noon.</li>
<li>Sales Up 9.8% to A$ 5.67m; EPS up 8.0% to A$ 2.611; interim dividend up A$ 0.12 to A$ 1.70. Results are in-line/slight beat.</li>
<li>Volatile trading can make for opportunities. Investors can speculate on a positive Post Announcement Earnings Drift (PEAD) or consider option strategies, as implied volatility remains elevated.</li>
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JB Hi-Fi Ltd (JBH AU) announced HY 2025 results this morning. Price increases 5.5% in early trading but gains were lost by noon.
Sales Up 9.8% to A$ 5.67m; EPS up 8.0% to A$ 2.611; interim dividend up A$ 0.12 to A$ 1.70. Results are in-line/slight beat.
Volatile trading can make for opportunities. Investors can speculate on a positive Post Announcement Earnings Drift (PEAD) or consider option strategies, as implied volatility remains elevated.


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JB Hi-Fi Limited is a music and electronic goods retailer in Australia.  The Company operates stores at sites located in most Australian States.  Products include consumer electronics, car sound systems, music and DVDs.

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JB Hi-Fi Limited: Initiation of Coverage- Why Its Recent Growth In Tech & Appliance Sales Is Just the Beginning!

JB Hi-Fi Limited has presented a mixed financial performance for the first half of the 2025 fiscal year, showcasing its resilience in a...

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EQD | JB Hi-Fi (JBH AU) Faces Volatile Trading After Earnings Announcement

​JB Hi-Fi Ltd announced HY 2025 results with price initially up 5.5% but gains lost by noon. Volatile trading presents opportunities for investors...

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JB Hi-Fi Ltd announced HY 2025 results with price initially up 5.5% but gains lost by noon. Volatile trading presents opportunities for investors...