The iSentia Group Ltd (ASX: ISD) share price took centre stage today as the company delivered a very disappointing earnings result. The ISD share price crumbled 35.4% when it reported a 5% increase in revenue but a 13% decrease in earnings (EBITDA).
Here's a quick recap:
- S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) up 0.2% to 5805 points
- ALL ORDINARIES (Index: ^AXAO) (ASX: XAO) up 0.3% to 5850 points
- AUD/USD at US 76.89 cents
- Iron Ore at US$94.86 a tonne, according to the Metal Bulletin
- Gold at US$1,235.54 an ounce
- Brent oil at US$58.85 a barrel
While iSentia Group crumbled, the Woolworths Limited (ASX: WOW) share price soared 4.4%. Meanwhile, the Vocus Group Ltd (ASX: VOC) share price soared 9.3% and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX: CCL) rose 5.7%.
Woolworths reported comparable sales growth of 1.9%, with a particularly strong second quarter. Vocus also produced a strong result while Coca-Cola Amatil announced a share buy-back program on top of a respectable increase in earnings per share.
WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) shares also rose 9.2% while Iress Ltd (ASX: IRE) gained 5.6%.
Vitamins business Blackmores Limited (ASX: BKL) was among those companies that disappointed today, falling 10.3%. It was the second-worst performing share from the ASX 200 cohort, behind iSentia.
Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) also slipped 3.8% while Godfreys Group Ltd (ASX: GFY) closed the session 14.3% lower.
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