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Market · Australia · Tue 1 Sept · 3 min read
Star Entertainment narrows loss but revenue stays flat
What happened
Star Entertainment Group reported a AUD307.3 million (approximately USD220 million) net loss after tax for the financial year ending 30 June 2026. That is a 28.2 percent improvement on the AUD427.9 million loss recorded in FY25. Revenue was flat year on year. Management pointed to July 2026 as the first sign of genuine revenue growth, framing it as evidence the business has turned a corner.
Why it matters
Sources: GGRAsia
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