3 ASX results you might have missed on Wednesday

Did you see the results of Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX: SAR) and these ASX shares on Wednesday?

| More on:

You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool’s Premium Investing Services. Become a Motley Fool member today to get instant access to our top analyst recommendations, in-depth research, investing resources, and more. Learn More

It certainly was a busy day of results releases on Wednesday.

The likes of A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) and CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) were just two of a large number of companies handing in their report cards.

Given how many releases were made, a few results will inevitably have slipped under the radar.

Three that you might have missed are summarised below. Here's how they performed:

ASX share price on watch represented by woman investor looking at ASX financial results on laptop

Image source: Getty Images

McPherson's Ltd (ASX: MCP)

The McPherson's share price rose almost 4% on Wednesday after the beauty products company delivered a solid FY 2020 result. For the 12 months ended 30 June, McPherson's reported a 6% increase in total sales revenue to $222.2 million. On the bottom line the company posted an underlying profit after tax of $15.5 million, up 13% on the previous year. On statutory basis, profit after tax fell 56% to $6.1 million. This includes a $10.7 million pre-tax non-cash impairment in its A'kin and Moosehead brands and its investment in the Kotia joint venture.

Moelis Australia Ltd (ASX: MOE)

The Moelis share price jumped over 9% higher yesterday following the release its half year results. Investors were very pleased to see the company deliver a result 6.5% ahead of the guidance it provided at its annual general meeting in May. Moelis reported a slight reduction in revenue to $67.4 million and a 19.4% increase in statutory net profit to $8.9 million. And although no guidance was given for the full year, management revealed that the second half has started positively.

Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX: SAR)

The Saracen share price tumbled lower on Wednesday following the release of its full year results. Though, this decline had more to do with a pullback in the gold price than its profits. In fact, had the gold price remained stable the Saracen share price would likely have risen. For the 12 months ended 30 June, Saracen reported a whopping 173% increase in underlying net profit after tax to $257.5 million. This was driven by a 47% jump in production, steady costs, and a stronger gold price.

James Mickleboro has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. owns shares of CSL Ltd. The Motley Fool Australia owns shares of A2 Milk. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

More on Share Market News

A male ASX 200 broker wearing a blue shirt and black tie holds one hand to his chin with the other arm crossed across his body as he watches stock prices on a digital screen while deep in thought
Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

Here what to expect on the local market today.

Read more »

A white and black clock face is shown with three hands saying Time to Buy reflecting Citi's view that it's time to buy ASX 200 banks
Opinions

Want to double your money in 2026? This is what I'd buy

High-quality ASX tech stocks are now trading well below prior highs.

Read more »

A bemused woman holds two presents of different sizes and colours and tries to make a choice.
Opinions

My ASX share portfolio: Overcoming a common investing mistake

Can you have too many shares?

Read more »

A businessman looking at his digital tablet or strategy planning in hotel conference lobby. He is happy at achieving financial goals.
Share Market News

3 ASX shares Bell Potter rates as top buys

Bell Potter has good things to say about these shares this month.

Read more »

A senior couple discusses a share trade they are making on a laptop computer.
Share Market News

3 ASX 200 shares tipped to rise 20% or more

These ASX 200 stocks remain undervalued.

Read more »

A young man goes over his finances and investment portfolio at home.
Broker Notes

NextDC vs Wesfarmers shares: Which is a buy?

Analysts have given their verdict on these shares this week.

Read more »

A young man pointing up looking amazed, indicating a surging share price movement for an ASX company
Record Highs

Up nearly 300% in a year, this ASX stock just hit another record high

SKS shares climb again, pushing to fresh new highs after months of gains.

Read more »

Three smiling corporate people examine a model of a new building complex.
Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to buy these shares.

Read more »