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Highlights
- Judo Capital reaffirms FY25 guidance
- Shares rise 4% after investor day update
- Enters final phase of growth strategy
Shares of Judo Capital Holdings Ltd (ASX:JDO) moved higher following its latest update at an investor day, where the company reaffirmed its FY25 guidance and outlined its entry into the final stage of its long-term growth strategy. The upbeat tone from the leadership and clarity on future direction led to a nearly 4% increase in Judo’s share price, reaching $1.44 by early afternoon trade.
At the event, Judo’s CEO Chris Bayliss confirmed the bank remains on track to achieve its revised financial targets for the 2025 fiscal year. These updates come after the company recalibrated its expectations on 1 May amid heightened volatility across the banking sector.
Judo now expects its general ledger account – a key measure of loan book size – to range between $12.4 billion and $12.6 billion by 30 June 2025. This reflects a slight adjustment from the earlier projection of $12.7 billion to $13 billion, a move made to reflect a more prudent and sustainable growth trajectory.
Another key element of the update was Judo’s reaffirmed net interest margin (NIM) forecast. The company continues to aim for the upper end of its projected NIM range of 2.9% to 3% in the second half of FY25. Profit before tax is anticipated to grow by 15% compared to the previous fiscal year, underscoring Judo’s profitability ambitions as it matures in the competitive Australian banking landscape.
In a strategic update, Bayliss noted that Judo has successfully completed the second phase of its growth journey – scaling operations – and is now entering the third and final phase: optimisation. This stage focuses on enhancing efficiency, productivity, and sustainable value creation.
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The recent market response highlights confidence in Judo’s roadmap and its ability to navigate challenges while maintaining a focus on long-term value. As the optimisation phase unfolds, investor attention will likely remain high on operational metrics and cost efficiencies.
