Daily Roundup

Wednesday, 29th October 2025
Last updated: 21:00

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A Busy Day for Australia's Tech and Retail Giants

Woolworths Group Sees Solid Sales Growth, Focused on Improving Customer Experience

Woolworths Group Ltd reported its first quarter sales results, with the company's Group sales up 2.7% and eCommerce sales growing 13.2%. The Australian Food and New Zealand Food segments saw solid sales growth, while the company remains focused on delivering better value and convenience for customers. CEO Amanda Bardwell noted that the results were below aspirations, but the changes being made to improve value, convenience and availability are being recognized by customers, as evidenced by a 3-point increase in Group VOC NPS.

Austco Healthcare Delivers Strong Q1 Results, Targeting Continued Growth

Austco Healthcare Ltd reported a stellar start to the 2026 financial year, with revenue surging 51% to $23.2 million in Q1. The company's EBITDA margin also increased to 18.1%, up from 16.0% at the end of FY25. Austco's Unfilled Contracted Revenue stood at $54.6 million, providing a solid foundation for ongoing momentum. The strong performance reflects organic growth, contributions from recent acquisitions, and operational efficiencies. Looking ahead, Austco is positioned to sustain 10-14% organic revenue growth through FY26.

Smart Parking Continues to Impress with Record FY25 Results

Smart Parking Ltd has reported another set of impressive results, with record revenue of $77.2 million and an EBITDA margin of 26.6% in FY25. The company's share price has surged 816% over the past 5 years, driven by its robust multi-year growth strategy, proprietary technology, and disciplined M&A approach. Smart Parking's Q1 FY26 trading update shows ongoing growth across all markets, with revenue up 69% and ANPR site growth to 1,799. The company is targeting 3,000 organic ANPR sites under management by December 2028 as it continues to expand into new territories.

SiteMinder Delivers Strong FY25 Results, Accelerates AI and Data Initiatives

SiteMinder reported a stellar FY25, with accelerating growth, improving profitability, and the successful execution of its Smart Platform strategy. The company is actively embedding AI across the organization to power its Smart Platform and equip hoteliers with AI-powered capabilities. To support this, SiteMinder has strengthened its executive team with new CTO and CDO appointments and is establishing a new data science center in Pune, India. Looking ahead, the company is strategically positioned to accelerate revenue growth towards 30% while maintaining a focus on improving profitability.

Data#3 Delivers Record FY25 Performance, Positioned for Continued Growth

Data#3 Limited reported a strong financial performance in FY25, with record gross sales of $3.0 billion, up 9% on the prior year. Profitability also improved, with EBITDA increasing 11% and profit before tax rising 11.4%. The company remains focused on its strategic priorities of solutions, customer experience, operational excellence, and people and community. Looking to FY26, Data#3 expects its first half pre-tax profit to be in the range of $32 million to $34 million, with the Software business returning to growth in the second half and a solid contribution from Infrastructure Solutions and Services.