Half Yearly Report and Accounts

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Stock Vita Life Sciences Ltd (VLS.ASX)
Release Time 17 Aug 2026, 5:39 p.m.
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 Vita Life Sciences Ltd Half Yearly Report and Accounts
Key Points
  • Revenue increased by 6.1% to $48.3 million for the half-year ended 30 June 2026
  • Profit before income tax rose by 19.1% to $8.1 million
  • Net profit after tax increased by 14.9% to $5.5 million
  • Dividend per share increased by 0.5 cents to 5.0 cents
Full Summary

Vita Life Sciences Ltd reported a strong first half performance for the six months ended 30 June 2026, with revenue increasing by 6.1% to $48.3 million and profit before income tax rising by 19.1% to $8.1 million compared to the previous corresponding period (PCP). Profit growth exceeded revenue growth, reflecting improved operating margins, a favorable product mix, and ongoing cost discipline. Key highlights include revenue growth in Australia and Malaysia/Singapore, improved gross profit margin driven by an improved product mix, and continued investment in brand-building initiatives. The Group maintains a strong balance sheet with total equity of $55.7 million and cash reserves of $33.7 million as of 30 June 2026. The Directors declared a partially franked interim dividend of 5.0 cents per share, an increase of 0.5 cents per share compared with the PCP. The dividend will be franked at 60%. The unfranked portion of the dividend was sourced from the Company's conduit foreign income account.

Guidance

Revenue: $48.3 million, Profit before tax: $8.1 million, Net profit after tax: $5.5 million

Outlook

The Board will closely monitor ongoing market and consumer sentiment and will provide further outlook in the fourth quarter.