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  "id": 3154357,
  "title": "Earnings call transcript: ARB H2 2026 profit recovery lifts shares 16%",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/earnings-call-transcript-arb-h2-2026-profit-recovery-lifts-shares-16",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-25T01:08:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/transcripts/earnings-call-transcript-arb-h2-2026-profit-recovery-lifts-shares-16-93CH-4874361"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ARB Corporation reported improved profit in the second half of its 2026 financial year, despite a decline in overall revenue and earnings. The Australian 4x4 accessories maker revealed a 3.8% drop in sales revenue to AUD 702 million for the year ended June 30, compared to a 27.2% decrease in OEM sales and a 3.8% decline in domestic aftermarket sales. However, the company's gross margin recovery in the second half, stronger U.S. sales, and a robust balance sheet helped offset the negative impacts of weaker domestic vehicle demand and reduced consumer spending. ARB's stock price surged 16.15% to $21.94 following the earnings call, reflecting investor confidence in the company's margin recovery, cash position, and growth plans.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Earnings call transcript: NZME posts H1 2026 profit as revenue returns to growth",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/earnings-call-transcript-nzme-posts-h1-2026-profit-as-revenue-returns",
        "published": "2026-08-24T23:09:57.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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