Crookes Brothers anticipates earnings boost for fiscal year 2025

Crookes Brothers Limited (JSE:CKS) has announced expected increases in both earnings per share and headline earnings per share for the financial year ending 31 March 2025. According to the trading statement, earnings per share are projected to increase by 11% to ZAR446.4 per share, compared to ZAR401.8 in March 2024. Headline earnings per share are expected to jump by 27% to ZAR425.1 per share, up from ZAR334.5 the previous year. The company attributes this growth primarily to stronger performance in its banana and property segments. The company's results for the year ended 31 March 2025 will be published on or about 27 June 2025.