3 mins to read Loss of US traction dilutes Mainfreight earnings by 8.5% The American business, headed by Jason Braid, remains excluded from the discretionary staff bonus of $46.3 million. Brent Melville Thu, 28 May 2026 © All content copyright NBR. Do not reproduce in any form without permission, even if you have a paid subscription. Key points Revenue: up 2.8% to $5.38b Net profit: down 8.5% at $251m Main takeaway: Australia now represents more than half of Mainfreight’s profit stream, while the Americas division
continues to struggle. Listed transport and logistics multinational Mainfreight says soaring diesel prices had only a “marginal” impact on trading this year. Managing director Don Braid said the group’s domestic transport business worldwide was most affected, as diesel remained the “preferred and necessary” Want to read more? It’s easy. Choose your subscription Already have an account? Login Smartphone Only Subscription NZ$29.95 / monthly Monthly Premium Online Subscription NZ$49.95 / monthly Smartphone Only Annual Subscription NZ$299.00 / yearly Yearly Premium Online Subscription NZ$499.00 / yearly Premium
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Revenue: up 2.8% to $5.38b Net profit: down 8.5% at $251m Main takeaway: Australia now represents more than half of Mainfreight’s profit stream, while the Americas division continues to struggle. Company profile Powered by: Previous Close Avg Daily Volume Daily High 52 Week High 52 Week Low Related News Market Outlook FPH, Infratil, Mainfreight, and Ryman in the headlights Volatile diesel prices put confidence on backburner Market Close Mainfreight leads NZX50 higher, Willis plays down fuel framework Investment Mainfreight profit sours amid weaker US performance
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