Australia’s company gross operating profits posted a sharp acceleration in the fourth quarter of 2025, rising 5.8% quarter-over-quarter, according to data updated on 2 March 2026. The latest reading marks a notable improvement from the third quarter of 2025, when profits grew by a more modest 1.5% on the same comparison basis.
The figures highlight a robust end to 2025 for Australian corporate earnings. Under the quarter-over-quarter framework, the “actual” Q4 result is measured against the Q3 outcome, while the “previous” Q3 figure was itself a comparison to the second quarter. The jump from 1.5% to 5.8% quarter-on-quarter suggests that operating conditions and profit margins improved significantly in the final months of the year, potentially setting a stronger base for corporate performance heading into 2026.
