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Skellerup expects lower hit from tariffs

After initially forecasting a $5m tariff hit for FY26, the company now expects it will be closer to $2.5m.

Key points
  • Net profit: Rose 20% to $28.9m from $24.2m.
  • Revenue: Increased 11% to $183.5m. 
  • Key takeaway: The financial hit from US trade tariffs this year is now lower than first thought. 

NZX-listed industrial and agricultural components manufacturer Skellerup expects a smaller hit from US trade tariffs than first thought, due to tighter cost management, pricing increases and stockpiling inventory. 

The company is best known for its Red Band gumboots, but also makes several

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Nicholas Pointon Thu, 12 Feb 2026
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Key points
  • Net profit: Rose 20% to $28.9m from $24.2m.
  • Revenue: Increased 11% to $183.5m. 
  • Key takeaway: The financial hit from US trade tariffs this year is now lower than first thought. 
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