Australia's Sonic Healthcare soars on strong HY earnings, interim dividend

Sonic Healthcare

19/02/2026 24:07

** Shares of Sonic Healthcare SHL.AX rise as much as 12.4% to A$23.870, set for their best day since mid-February 2023

** Highest level since January 22

** The medical diagnostic services provider reports a profit after tax attributable to A$262.5 million ($184.88 million), 10.9% higher on pcp

** Declares interim dividend of 45 Australian cents per share

** Up 5.3% YTD

($1 = 1.4198 Australian dollars)

(Reporting by Anjali Singh in Bengaluru)

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