ASX 200 stocks bucking the trend
While the benchmark index is closing marginally in the red on the last day of the week, these two stocks not only remained positive during this session but also surged substantially during the week.
Lovisa Holdings Limited (ASX: LOV)
has reported strong Financial Year 2025 results. Revenue increased by 14.2% to reach $798.1M and comparable store sales rose by 1.7%. The company expanded its physical footprint by adding 162 new stores to bring its total to 1,031 locations across more than 50 markets worldwide. The company's profitability also saw a notable boost with its gross margin improving by 100 basis points to 82.0%. This contributed to an 8.2% rise in EBIT which reached $138.7M and a 4.8% increase in net profit after tax which hit $86.3M. Operating cash flow remained strong at $243.3M supporting continued store growth and operational investments. The company declared a final dividend of 27 cents per share. Lovisa’s strategy focuses on quality store rollout with market expansions in Europe, the Americas and Africa alongside ongoing store optimizations. Early FY26 trading shows positive momentum with sales growth and 16 new stores opened.
Pilbara Minerals (ASX: PLS)
results for financial year 2025 show strong operational performance with record spodumene concentrate production of 754.6kt. Sales rose 7% to 760.1kt despite a 43% drop in lithium prices causing revenue to fall 39% to $769M. Underlying EBITDA dropped 83% to $97M yet remained positive due to cost discipline and efficiency gains. Statutory loss after tax was reported at $196M which was impacted by lower prices, depreciation and joint venture losses. Cash balance was $1B with total liquidity of $1.6B. Major expansions at Pilgangoora were completed and the acquisition of the Colina Project in Brazil was finalized supporting future growth. Safety and sustainability improvements were highlighted. PLS is positioned for growth despite near-term market volatility.
(Source: Company Announcements)
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