Mainfreight's 'stonking' profits still skyrocketing

Mainfreight's 'stonking' profits still skyrocketing
Contract rates lag spot rates by around 6 to 9 months, meaning Mainfreight could even earn more in the second half of the financial year. (Photo: supplied)
Dan Brunskill
Mainfreight may have been unable to provide earnings guidance, but equity analysts expect record profits to continue for another year at least.The global logistics firm reported half-year earnings comfortably ahead of expectations with revenue up 41% from last year at $2.2 billion and net profit up almost 80% at $130.8 million.This result pushed its share price to almost $95 on Thursday, although it moderated the following day and traded as low as $90 on Friday as bond yields marched higher.Jarden analysts Andrew Steele and Nick Yeo left their...

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