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Stock of the day: Koala
Koala has joined the ASX at a $3.40 offer price, entering a challenging retail environment marked by weak consumer sentiment and broad declines across discretionary stocks.
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This video was created on 31 March 2026 for IG audiences by ausbiz.
ASX code: KOA
Koala debuts on the ASX
Online furniture retailer Koala listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) today at $3.40 per share, valuing the business at approximately $305 million. The direct‑to‑consumer (DTC) brand enters the market during a period of subdued household spending and historically weak consumer confidence.
Soft demand environment
The latest ANZ–Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence Index has fallen to its lowest level since records began in 1973, reflecting pressure from higher fuel costs and rising interest rates. Sector peers - including Temple & Webster, Harvey Norman, Nick Scali and Lovisa - are down 30% to 50% year‑to‑date (YTD).
Investment outlook
Koala operates a lean, online‑only structure and sells in Australia, the United States (US), United Kingdom (UK) and Japan. For the 2025 financial year (FY), the company forecasts $330 million in revenue, up 20 % on the prior year. Profit metrics such as earnings per share (EPS) have not been provided. The initial public offering (IPO) raised $68 million, supporting Koala’s plan to accelerate US expansion.
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