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RIC Stock Chart & Stats
AU$2.81
AU$0.05(1.78%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$2.81
AU$0.05(1.78%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$2.34 - AU$3.30
Previous CloseN/A
Volume535.67K
Average Volume (3M)723.85K
Market Cap
AU$1.08B
Enterprise ValueAU$1.50K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$138.46M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$801.88M
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.2
Beta1.04
Next Earnings
Aug 20, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.38%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.20
Shares Outstanding374,853,100
10 Day Avg. Volume500,910
30 Day Avg. Volume723,849
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.71
Price to Book (P/B)2.12
Price to Sales (P/S)0.75
P/FCF Ratio28.60
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$3.20Price Target Upside13.88% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.21
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$3.10B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Consistent Revenue & Margin ImprovementRidley’s multi-year revenue growth and rising gross/net margins reflect durable demand and improved cost management in core feed businesses. That structural margin expansion supports reinvestment capacity and resilience to cyclical swings over the next 2–6 months as operations normalize and integration progresses.
Improved Leverage And Balance-sheet PositionSignificantly lower debt-to-equity demonstrates stronger capital structure and reduced financial risk, increasing capacity to fund capex, integration and seasonal needs. This durable improvement lowers refinancing pressure and supports covenant headroom through the near-term fertiliser integration period.
Strategic Fertiliser Acquisition Delivering Early BenefitsThe IPF acquisition structurally diversifies Ridley’s product mix and adds a seasonal earnings stream with early outperformance and a provisional gain. Expected synergies, targeted cost savings and complementary volumes should provide sustainable EBITDA tailwinds and scale benefits over the coming months and into FY‑27.
Bears Say
Packaged & Ingredients Earnings PressureA 28% EBITDA decline reflects structural supply constraints (ovine/lamb supply), weaker protein meal prices and processing disruptions that hit throughput and yields. These mix and operational issues may take multiple quarters to normalize, posing a durable headwind to segment margins and group profit conversion.
Volatile Free Cash Flow GenerationWhile operating cash flow is generally positive, volatile free cash flow reduces the predictability of internally generated funds for dividends, debt repayment and capex. Over the medium term this heightens reliance on external facilities during seasonal peaks and limits flexibility for opportunistic investments.
Acquisition-driven Higher Debt, Costs And Seasonal Working CapitalMaterial acquisition funding and elevated working-capital seasonality increase interest expense and draw on facilities. Although covenants were reported as comfortable, the structural rise in debt and financing costs reduces margin of safety and raises refinancing and liquidity risks during integration and seasonal demand peaks.
Ridley Corporation Limited News
RIC FAQ
What was Ridley Corporation Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ridley Corporation Limited lowest share price was AU$2.34 and its highest was AU$3.30 in the past 12 months.
What is Ridley Corporation Limited’s market cap?
Ridley Corporation Limited’s market cap is AU$1.08B.
When is Ridley Corporation Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ridley Corporation Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 20, 2026 which is in 2 days.
How were Ridley Corporation Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Ridley Corporation Limited released its earnings results on Feb 25, 2026. The company reported AU$0.055 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of AU$0.043 by AU$0.012.
Is Ridley Corporation Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Ridley Corporation Limited’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Ridley Corporation Limited pay dividends?
Ridley Corporation Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.051 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.38%. See more information on Ridley Corporation Limited dividends here
What is Ridley Corporation Limited’s EPS estimate?
Ridley Corporation Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Ridley Corporation Limited have?
Ridley Corporation Limited has 374,853,100 shares outstanding.
What happened to Ridley Corporation Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Ridley Corporation Limited reported an EPS of AU$0.055 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of AU$0.043. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 15.824%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ridley Corporation Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:RIC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Ridley Corporation Limited Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$3.20 (13.88% Upside)
AU$3.20 (13.88% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:RIC Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
36.54%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.38%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
157.59%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Ridley Corporation Limited
Ridley Corporation Limited, an Australian enterprise, specializes in offering extensive animal nutrition solutions. Its operations are divided into two main segments: Packaged Feeds and Ingredients, and Bulk Stockfeeds. The company provides a diverse range of packaged products and dietary supplements, including various bagged feeds for poultry, dairy, dogs, horses, and other domestic animals, alongside block and loose lick supplements. Ridley also manufactures aquafeed, encompassing extruded and steam-pelleted options tailored for different fin fish and prawns. Furthermore, it processes poultry, red meat, and fish to create rendered products utilized in the pet food, stockfeed, and aquaculture industries. The company's offerings extend to specialized monogastric and ruminant feeds, such as pellets, meals, concentrates, and premixes, designed for poultry, pigs, dairy and beef cattle, and sheep. Beyond product manufacturing, Ridley delivers expert nutritional guidance to food producers across the dairy, poultry, pig, aquaculture, sheep, and beef sectors, supplies the research community with solutions for laboratory animals, and caters to retail markets for equine, canine, and home layer animals. Key brands under its umbrella include Barastoc, Rumevite, Cobber, Primo, and Food for Dogs. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, Ridley Corporation Limited also engages in international export activities.
RIC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$3.20
▲(13.88% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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