FY2026 Financial Results
Cobram Estate Olives Reports Revenue Increase But Swings To Net Loss
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Appendix 4G confirms Cobram Estate Olives followed all Principle 1 governance recommendations, including maintaining a board charter, checks before director appointments, written agreements with directors and senior executives, and ensuring the company secretary is directly accountable to the board.
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The 2026 annual report details the group’s scale across Australia and the United States: about 7,000 hectares of Australian olive farming with roughly 2.6 million trees and 1,000 hectares of long‑term contracted groves; in the US, California operations cover about 3,000 hectares with around 3.6 million trees and roughly 4,600 hectares contracted; four mills (Boort, Boundary Bend, Lara) with capacities such as Boort at 80 tonnes/hour and 4.8 million litres storage, plus 11 million litres storage at Lara, with the company owning brands Cobram Estate, California Olive Ranch, Red Island and Lucini, as well as Australia’s largest olive tree nursery and the Modern Olives lab.
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The AGM is scheduled for 11:00am on 30 October 2026 at 151 Broderick Road, Lara, Victoria, with director nominations due by 5:00pm Melbourne time on 10 September 2026.
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Under AASB 141 Agriculture, Cobram Estate Olives’ annual report notes that the current year crop is valued at fair value less estimated point of sale costs.
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The Corporate Governance Statement dated 28 August 2026 is lodged with the investor centre website rather than being included in the annual report.
Cobram Estate Olives reported FY2026 revenue of A$268.9 million, up 11.3% from the prior year, but swung to a loss of A$4.2 million Market Screener. The olive oil producer declared a fully franked dividend of 4.5 cents per security at a 30% tax rate, with payment due November 6, 2026 Kalkinemedia. Operating cash flow before tax and interest rose 42.8% to A$47.5 million, signaling strong underlying performance despite the net loss Market Screener.
Revenue Growth Masks Bottom-Line Decline
Cobram Estate Olives lifted sales to A$268.9 million from A$241.7 million in FY2025 Market Screener. The 11.3% jump reflects demand across its portfolio of brands including Cobram Estate and California Olive Ranch. However, the company reported a net loss of A$4.2 million, a significant swing from profitability. Operating cash flow before tax and interest climbed 42.8% to A$47.5 million, suggesting the loss stems from non-cash charges or timing items rather than weak operations Market Screener.
Dividend Payout With Reinvestment Discount Option
The board declared a fully franked dividend of 4.5 cents per security, reflecting a 30% corporate tax rate Kalkinemedia. Ex-date is October 15, 2026, with record date October 16 and payment November 6. Shareholders can elect the Dividend Reinvestment Plan by October 19, gaining a 2.5% discount on share price calculated from October 20–26 trading Kalkinemedia. The DRP applies only to Australian and New Zealand addresses unless the board approves exceptions.
Vertically Integrated Operations Span Australia and California
Cobram Estate operates approximately 7,000 hectares of olive farming in Australia with roughly 2.6 million trees, plus 1,000 hectares of long-term contracted groves Kalkinemedia. The US business covers about 3,000 California hectares with around 3.6 million trees and 4,600 contracted hectares. The company runs four mills including Boort (80 tonnes per hour capacity) and Lara (11 million litres storage). It owns Australia's largest olive tree nursery and the Modern Olives lab, strengthening its supply chain Kalkinemedia.
ASX Governance Compliance and October AGM
Cobram Estate Olives confirmed full compliance with ASX Corporate Governance recommendations through its 2026 statement and Appendix 4G TipRanks. The company maintains a board charter, conducts checks before director appointments, and ensures the company secretary reports directly to the board. The annual shareholder meeting is scheduled for 11:00am on October 30, 2026, at 151 Broderick Road, Lara, Victoria. Director nominations close at 5:00pm Melbourne time on September 10, 2026 Kalkinemedia.
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