Brambles shares plunge 20% on ASX
Brambles shares closed at A$17.53 on Tuesday, near a 52-week low, after the company cut FY26 guidance and lost about 20% of its market value in one session. The pallet supplier cited U.S. repair bottlenecks and expects a US$60 million earnings hit. Brambles now forecasts FY26 sales growth of 2%-3% and underlying profit growth of 3%-5%. Broker responses varied, with Goldman Sachs raising its rating to Neutral.