Australia's Bega Cheese hits highest level in nearly five years on profit boost

Bega Cheese

20/02/2026 01:19

** Shares of Bega Cheese BGA.AX extend gains, up as much as 4.2% at A$6.47, its highest level since late April 2021

** Dairy co' s shares set for best week since November 10, 2025, shares after gaining 6.3%

** Co on Thursday posted HY profit after tax of A$46.9 million($33.08 million), 55.3% higher

** Shares up 5.9% YTD

($1 = 1.4178 Australian dollars)

(Reporting by Nichiket Sunil in Bengaluru)

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