• Total revenues down 15.6% to $59,007,000
• Profit after tax down 26.7% to $925,000
• Total dividend of 35.0 cents per share, unchanged from previous year

Embelton Ltd has released its preliminary final report for the year ended 30 June 2025. The company reported a 15.6% decline in total revenues to $59,007,000, down from $69,887,000 in the previous corresponding period. Profit after tax also decreased by 26.7% to $925,000, compared to $1,261,000 in the previous year. Total comprehensive income for the period was down 25.1% to $932,000. The company has declared a total dividend of 35.0 cents per share, comprising a final dividend of 20.0 cents per share and an interim dividend of 15.0 cents per share, which is unchanged from the previous year. The record date for determining entitlements to the dividend is 19 September 2025, and the dividend will be payable on 17 October 2025. The company's directors cited high interest rates, price inflation, and weak markets as factors that held back building activity across Australia, particularly in the residential, hospitality, and commercial property sectors. Looking ahead, the prospect of lower interest rates and stability in building costs are likely to support modest near-term growth in construction, which is expected to benefit the company's flooring and engineering products. However, the directors noted that since the company's involvement typically falls within the late stage of building works, large earnings growth is unlikely to materialize in the current financial period.

The prospect of lower interest rates and stability in building costs are likely to support modest near-term growth in construction, which is expected to benefit the company's flooring and engineering products. However, large earnings growth is unlikely to materialize in the current financial period.