Australian company profits before tax rose 1.6% in the fourth quarter of 2025 on a quarter-over-quarter basis, up from a 0.4% increase in the previous quarter. The latest figures, updated on 2 March 2026, indicate a marked acceleration in profit growth compared with the third quarter of 2025.
The previous reading showed company profits edging up 0.4% in Q3 2025 compared with the second quarter, while the new data reflect a stronger gain in Q4 relative to Q3. On this quarter-over-quarter comparison, the improvement suggests that corporate earnings momentum strengthened towards the end of 2025, potentially signaling a more supportive backdrop for investment and hiring heading into 2026.
