Miles Hurrell
David Hargreaves says the turnaround of co-operative Fonterra at a time of high dairy prices provides a timely boost for our flagging economy
23rd Mar 25, 6:00am
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David Hargreaves says the turnaround of co-operative Fonterra at a time of high dairy prices provides a timely boost for our flagging economy
Dairy giant Fonterra is paying its shareholder farmers a 22c interim dividend, up from 15c last year and narrowed its forecast milk price range - although the 'midpoint' for this is still a record $10.00
20th Mar 25, 8:54am
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Dairy giant Fonterra is paying its shareholder farmers a 22c interim dividend, up from 15c last year and narrowed its forecast milk price range - although the 'midpoint' for this is still a record $10.00
Dairy co-operative Fonterra says it will now achieve earnings of between 55c and 75c a share for the year, up from a previous forecast of 40c-60c; roadshow details released for sale of 'Mainland Group'
10th Mar 25, 10:19am
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Dairy co-operative Fonterra says it will now achieve earnings of between 55c and 75c a share for the year, up from a previous forecast of 40c-60c; roadshow details released for sale of 'Mainland Group'
Analysts say the fact Fonterra's looking at a profit toward the top end of its guidance despite a record milk price to be paid 'shows strong strategic execution' within the co-operative
25th Feb 25, 12:34pm
Analysts say the fact Fonterra's looking at a profit toward the top end of its guidance despite a record milk price to be paid 'shows strong strategic execution' within the co-operative
Fonterra says if it decides to list its consumer brands on the share market, the spun-off company will be called Mainland Group
19th Feb 25, 12:11pm
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Fonterra says if it decides to list its consumer brands on the share market, the spun-off company will be called Mainland Group
Fonterra raises what was already a record milk price forecast by another 50c and says it's on track to make forecast earnings guidance this year
5th Dec 24, 9:21am
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Fonterra raises what was already a record milk price forecast by another 50c and says it's on track to make forecast earnings guidance this year
Fonterra's now forecasting a potential record $9.50 farmgate milk price and says it will go ahead with plans to sell its consumer businesses including household name brands such as Anchor and Mainland
11th Nov 24, 9:32am
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Fonterra's now forecasting a potential record $9.50 farmgate milk price and says it will go ahead with plans to sell its consumer businesses including household name brands such as Anchor and Mainland
Corporate advisers Northington Partners say Fonterra shareholders could reap as much as $2 per share in cash from a successful asset sell-off
5th Nov 24, 1:48pm
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Corporate advisers Northington Partners say Fonterra shareholders could reap as much as $2 per share in cash from a successful asset sell-off
Fonterra says by streamlining its operations and focusing on its ingredients and food services business it can grow greater value for farmer shareholders and unit holders
30th Sep 24, 10:43am
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Fonterra says by streamlining its operations and focusing on its ingredients and food services business it can grow greater value for farmer shareholders and unit holders
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Fonterra is now forecasting a milk price of $9 for the current year; reported earnings for the latest full financial year fell to $1.128b from $1.577b last year
25th Sep 24, 9:56am
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Fonterra is now forecasting a milk price of $9 for the current year; reported earnings for the latest full financial year fell to $1.128b from $1.577b last year
Fonterra increases 2024/25 forecast farmgate milk price midpoint by 50 cents to $8.50 per kgMS
23rd Aug 24, 8:44am
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Fonterra increases 2024/25 forecast farmgate milk price midpoint by 50 cents to $8.50 per kgMS
Fonterra's picking a slightly higher milk price for the coming season, while increasing its earnings forecast for the current financial year; says 'high volume of interest' in potential sale of consumer brands
29th May 24, 9:12am
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Fonterra's picking a slightly higher milk price for the coming season, while increasing its earnings forecast for the current financial year; says 'high volume of interest' in potential sale of consumer brands
David Hargreaves fully understands why Fonterra's looking to take the money and exit the consumer business. But such a sale is going to leave a very empty feeling
21st May 24, 10:15am
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David Hargreaves fully understands why Fonterra's looking to take the money and exit the consumer business. But such a sale is going to leave a very empty feeling
Forsyth Barr analysts think Fonterra's consumer business might fetch about $3 billion with the potential for 'material capital returns' to shareholders
20th May 24, 11:34am
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Forsyth Barr analysts think Fonterra's consumer business might fetch about $3 billion with the potential for 'material capital returns' to shareholders
In a surprising announcement, dairy giant Fonterra plans to divest its consumer business, along with operations in Australia and Sri Lanka
16th May 24, 9:35am
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In a surprising announcement, dairy giant Fonterra plans to divest its consumer business, along with operations in Australia and Sri Lanka
Dairy giant Fonterra has paid its shareholder farmers a 15c interim dividend and now narrowed its forecast milk price range - although the 'midpoint' for this is still $7.80
21st Mar 24, 9:44am
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Dairy giant Fonterra has paid its shareholder farmers a 15c interim dividend and now narrowed its forecast milk price range - although the 'midpoint' for this is still $7.80
Dairy co-operative Fonterra raises its milk price for farmers by an implied 30 cents to $7.80 per kilogram of milk solids - meaning the early season slump in prices has been almost completely reversed
12th Feb 24, 9:13am
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Dairy co-operative Fonterra raises its milk price for farmers by an implied 30 cents to $7.80 per kilogram of milk solids - meaning the early season slump in prices has been almost completely reversed
Dairy giant Fonterra is now effectively forecasting a $7.50 per kilogram of milk solids price for its farmer suppliers - up 25c on its previous forecast, while its earnings forecast has been increased by an effective 5c a share
7th Dec 23, 9:10am
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Dairy giant Fonterra is now effectively forecasting a $7.50 per kilogram of milk solids price for its farmer suppliers - up 25c on its previous forecast, while its earnings forecast has been increased by an effective 5c a share
Fonterra says it will target a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per tonne of milk it collects
9th Nov 23, 11:58am
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Fonterra says it will target a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per tonne of milk it collects
Dairy giant Fonterra is now effectively forecasting a $7.25 per kilogram of milk solids price for its farmer suppliers - up 50c on its previous forecast
9th Oct 23, 9:10am
Dairy giant Fonterra is now effectively forecasting a $7.25 per kilogram of milk solids price for its farmer suppliers - up 50c on its previous forecast
Fonterra's after-tax profits have risen to $1.577 bln, with a full-year dividend of 50c per share and a final declared milk price of $8.22 per kilogram of milk solids
21st Sep 23, 8:56am
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Fonterra's after-tax profits have risen to $1.577 bln, with a full-year dividend of 50c per share and a final declared milk price of $8.22 per kilogram of milk solids
Details of a complicated capital return plan involving both a share buyback and a share split have been sent to Fonterra shareholders
21st Jun 23, 3:13pm
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Details of a complicated capital return plan involving both a share buyback and a share split have been sent to Fonterra shareholders
With just days to go to the end of the current season, Fonterra has downgraded its milk price forecast to an implied $8.20, while its first forecast price for the new season implies a price of $8; is promising a 'strong' dividend
25th May 23, 10:01am
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With just days to go to the end of the current season, Fonterra has downgraded its milk price forecast to an implied $8.20, while its first forecast price for the new season implies a price of $8; is promising a 'strong' dividend
Fonterra says earnings strong despite lower NZ milk volumes and ongoing market volatility. They say success is coming from scale and ability to shift milk to higher earning segments and products
16th Mar 23, 9:20am
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Fonterra says earnings strong despite lower NZ milk volumes and ongoing market volatility. They say success is coming from scale and ability to shift milk to higher earning segments and products
Fonterra says good margins in their ingredients business is driving a better profit performance, and it has upgraded current year earnings. But it has trimmed its payout milk price slightly
8th Dec 22, 9:07am
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Fonterra says good margins in their ingredients business is driving a better profit performance, and it has upgraded current year earnings. But it has trimmed its payout milk price slightly