JB Hi-Fi shares plunge despite record annual sales

JB Hi-Fi retail sales decline consumer spending supply chain shortages AI chip demand

JB Hi-Fi reported record annual sales of approximately A$11.06 billion for the fiscal year ending June 30, with a 6 percent increase in net profit to A$489.9 million. Despite these annual gains, the company’s share price plummeted by over 10 percent following a weak trading update for July.

Management noted a significant downturn in July sales across most divisions, including a 1.4 percent decline in comparable sales for JB Hi-Fi Australia and a 1.7 percent drop for The Good Guys. In contrast, JB Hi-Fi New Zealand saw robust growth of 20.9 percent.

CEO Nick Wells attributed the recent slowdown to several factors: a shift in consumer behavior toward major promotional events rather than regular shopping periods, higher interest rates, and a cooling housing market. Additionally, the company cited supply chain challenges, including stock shortages and rising wholesale prices for technology products. These price increases are partly driven by the high demand for memory chips used in artificial intelligence data centers, which has tightened the supply of consumer electronics like laptops and smartphones.

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Australia · JB Hi-Fi · Nick Wells · The Good Guys · e&s

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[● 2 SOURCES] JB Hi-Fi New Zealand sales increased by 26 per cent to NZ$499.5 million. www.reseller.co.nz · www.arnnet.com.au
[○ 1 SOURCE] Sales momentum decelerated in the fourth quarter due to supplier price rises and stock shortages. www.brisbanetimes.com.au
[● 2 SOURCES] Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) increased by 5.8 per cent to A$734.4 million. www.reseller.co.nz · www.arnnet.com.au
[● 2 SOURCES] The Good Guys recorded total sales of A$2.9 billion, a 2.7 per cent increase. www.reseller.co.nz · www.arnnet.com.au
[○ 1 SOURCE] JB Hi-Fi shares fell by 11.9 per cent following the cautious trading outlook. www.brisbanetimes.com.au
[● 3 SOURCES] JB Hi-Fi recorded total sales of just over A$11 billion for the fiscal year ending 30 June. www.reseller.co.nz · www.arnnet.com.au · www.brisbanetimes.com.au
[○ 1 SOURCE] The global artificial intelligence boom is squeezing consumer tech supply chains and increasing wholesale prices. www.brisbanetimes.com.au
[● 3 SOURCES] Net profit after tax (NPAT) rose by 6 per cent to A$489.9 million. www.reseller.co.nz · www.arnnet.com.au · www.brisbanetimes.com.au