Libstar forecasts strong earnings growth for half-year 2025

Libstar Holdings Limited has issued a trading statement forecasting an increase in earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The company anticipates Total Earnings Per Share (EPS) to be between 14.5 and 15.9 cents per share, marking an increase of 3.6% to 13.6% from the prior period's 14.0 cents per share.

Total Headline Earnings Per Share (HEPS) is projected to be between 16.0 and 17.4 cents per share, representing a substantial increase of 15.1% to 25.2% compared to the prior period HEPS of 13.9 cents per share. Normalised HEPS from continuing operations are expected to range from 22.2 to 24.2 cents per share, an increase of 10.4% to 20.4% from the prior year’s 20.1 cents per share. These improvements are attributed to resilient trading performance and better group gross profit margins.

Libstar's interim results for the period ended June 30, 2025, are scheduled for publication on September 16, 2025. The financial information in this announcement has not been reviewed by external auditors.