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    Sims (ASX:SGM) Is Up 7.3% After Swing Back To Profit And Higher Fully Franked Dividend

    Simply Wall St·08/26/2026 22:26:35
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    • Sims Limited recently reported full-year results to June 30, 2026, with sales of A$8,031.9 million and net income of A$245.3 million, and declared a fully franked A$0.20 per share dividend payable on October 15, 2026.
    • The shift from a loss per share last year to earnings per share above A$1 highlights a major turnaround in profitability for the recycling group.
    • We’ll now examine how this return to profitability and higher fully franked dividend could influence Sims’ investment narrative and risk profile.

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    Sims Investment Narrative Recap

    To own Sims, you need to believe in a global shift toward higher recycling rates and ongoing demand for ferrous and non ferrous scrap, despite commodity price swings. The sharp return to profit in FY26 and a higher fully franked dividend support the case that Sims can convert volatile scrap markets into stable cash generation, but they do not remove the key near term risk that a downturn in scrap prices or export demand could quickly compress margins again.

    The FY26 earnings announcement is the most relevant piece of recent news here. Moving from a net loss of A$19.0 million to net income of A$245.3 million, on sales rising to A$8,031.9 million, shows how sensitive Sims remains to small shifts in pricing and volumes. That same operating leverage that powers a strong year can work in reverse if global metal demand softens or protectionist policies disrupt trade flows.

    Yet behind this bounce back in profits, investors still need to be aware that...

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    Sims' narrative projects A$9.0 billion revenue and A$348.7 million earnings by 2029. This requires 5.5% yearly revenue growth and an earnings increase of about A$407 million from -A$58.3 million today.

    Uncover how Sims' forecasts yield a A$29.13 fair value, a 20% upside to its current price.

    Exploring Other Perspectives

    ASX:SGM 1-Year Stock Price Chart
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    Before this result, the most optimistic analysts were already assuming revenue around A$9.4 billion and earnings near A$362.9 million by 2029, which is far more upbeat than consensus and rests heavily on strong margins and balance sheet flexibility, even though high working capital needs and rising debt could pull that story in a very different direction once you factor in the latest numbers.

    Explore 3 other fair value estimates on Sims - why the stock might be worth 26% less than the current price!

    The Verdict Is Yours

    Don't just follow the ticker - dig into the data and build a conviction that's truly your own.

    • A great starting point for your Sims research is our analysis highlighting 3 key rewards that could impact your investment decision.
    • Our free Sims research report provides a comprehensive fundamental analysis summarized in a single visual - the Snowflake - making it easy to evaluate Sims' overall financial health at a glance.

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