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AustraliaAustralia Company Gross Profits QoQ climbed to 1.8% in Q2 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased August 2026
Australia Company Gross Profits QoQ climbed to 1.8% in Q2 2026, released August 2026, up 3.3% from March's -1.5% reading. The reading missed the 2.0% consensus by 0.2%. The print is running well above the 12-month average of -0.99%.
Latest Release
1.8
Actual
2
Consensus
-1.5
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±2.3 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Aug 2026
Predicted: 1.1
Actual: 1.8
Error: -0.7
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUD/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.55 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| AUD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.45 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| AUD/NZD | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.35 | COMMODITIES | Moves with | → View |
| NZD/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.35 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Company Gross Profits QoQ (Australia) was reported at 1.8% in August 2026. This missed the market consensus of 2% by 0.2%. The reading rose from the previous value of -1.5%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through August 2026. This is classified as a medium-impact indicator released on a monthly basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 2.1%, up from the prior three at -0.97%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with AUD/USD (Bullish AUD). A secondary relationship exists with AUD/JPY, positively correlated (Bullish AUD). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 2.3%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include CFTC AUD speculative net positions (Sep 18) and RBA Hunter Speech (Sep 21).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update August 2026.
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About Company Gross Profits QoQ — Australia
DEFINITION
Company Gross Profits QoQ (Quarter-over-Quarter) is a financial indicator that measures the change in a company's gross profits from one quarter to the next. It provides insight into the company's financial performance and can be used to assess its growth and profitability over a specific period of time. This indicator is commonly used by investors, analysts, and stakeholders to evaluate the company's financial health and make informed decisions. A positive QoQ growth in gross profits indicates a healthy and successful business, while a negative growth may raise concerns about the company's operations and management.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Apr 2026): actual 1.8 %, consensus 2 %. Prior reading (Jan 2026): -1.3 %. Before that (Oct 2025): 5.8 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially higher reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with AUD/USD (Bullish AUD, r=0.55) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - AU Events
| Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01:00 | AU | Westpac Leading Index MoM | 0 | 0.2 | 0.25 | Low | |
| 01:00 | AU | Leading Index MoM | 0 | 0.2 | 0.20 | Low | |