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Bapcor's shares fall by 12% after the company cuts its full-year profit forecast by almost a third.
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This video was created on 20 October 2025 for IG audiences by ausbiz.
Bapcor is currently navigating stormy waters after a considerable financial setback. The company saw its shares plummet by 12% following an unexpected downgrade in its full-year profit forecast, cutting expectations by almost a third.
Despite having potential in earlier years, Bapcor is now seen as a beleaguered business, grappling with ongoing operational challenges and a series of profit downgrades. Analysts suggest this signals potential mismanagement or deeper fundamental problems within the organisation.
Given the company's multi-year cycle of downgrades and recovery struggles, analysts are cautious. They suggest that while there might be a chance of a minor bounce, investing in the current climate would be risky without signs of a turnaround. Bapcor's expansion into international markets like the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK), as well as its operations in New Zealand, are encountering significant challenges, adding to the complexities the company faces.
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