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NZ Steel-owner BlueScope doubles profits, rewards shareholders

The New Zealand and Pacific operations still posted a loss, although outlook was positive with progress made on NZ Steel's electric arc furnace build.

BlueScope exited its joint venture with Indian conglomerate Tata during the reporting period.

Key points
  • Revenue: Up 4% to A$8.2b
  • Net profit: Up 118% to A$390.8m
  • Key takeaway: Outlook is favourable with key investments, such as the New Zealand steel electric arc furnace, coming on stream. 

Profits have more than doubled at trans-Tasman steel producer BlueScope, driven by asset sales and also by higher volumes and AI-enabled cost control.

The ASX-listed company – which fended off a A$13.2 billion ($15.4b) takeover offer from a consortium of Australian investor SGH and US-based Steel

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Lachlan Colquhoun Mon, 16 Feb 2026
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Key points
  • Revenue: Up 4% to A$8.2b
  • Net profit: Up 118% to A$390.8m
  • Key takeaway: Outlook is favourable with key investments, such as the New Zealand steel electric arc furnace, coming on stream. 
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