Paragon Care (ASX:PGC) reported Thursday that its earnings per diluted share in the fiscal first half rose to AU$0.008, from AU$0.0075 per diluted share a year earlier.

Revenue for the six months ended Dec. 31, 2024, was AU$1.85 billion, up 28% from AU$1.44 billion in the same period last year. Analysts surveyed by FactSet expected AU$1.78 billion.

Analysts polled by FactSet expect earnings of AU$0.02 per diluted share on sales of AU$3.71 billion for the full fiscal year.

The board did not propose a dividend for this period.

Shares rose nearly 4% in morning trade Thursday.

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