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Nine Posts FY25 Results, Confirms Domain Sale and Special Dividend as Stan Surges on EPL

Management cites streaming momentum, a Domain-funded capital return, cost cuts to reset growth.

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Overview

  • Nine reported FY25 revenue of about A$2.7 billion and net profit after tax of A$133 million, with second-half EBITDA up 8%.
  • Stan delivered strong growth, with earnings up 31% to A$60.3 million and revenue up 10% to A$492 million, after adding more than 200,000 subscribers following the English Premier League rights deal.
  • The company completed the sale of its 60% Domain stake to CoStar, generating roughly A$908 million in after-tax proceeds and funding a special dividend payable in September.
  • Nine said it realized about A$80 million in cost savings in FY25 with most recurring, and it is pursuing further multi‑year efficiencies under its Nine 2028 transformation.
  • Publishing revenue fell about 6% year on year but EBITDA was flat as metro digital subscriptions grew, and guidance points to first‑half FY26 EBITDA growth with limited visibility on second‑half advertising conditions.