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  • Australia’s Skills Shortage Boosts Long-Term Outlook for Seek Ltd Despite Recent Stock Slump
    May 25, 2026, 5:29 PM EDT. Australia faces a persistent skills shortage in sectors like construction, engineering, and healthcare, with demand outstripping supply. This structural issue benefits Seek Ltd (ASX: SEK), a leading recruitment platform, as it connects employers with job seekers. Despite a roughly 50% share price drop over the past year due to macroeconomic headwinds such as higher interest rates and rising unemployment, Seek's revenue climbed 21% to a record A$765 million in H1 FY2026. The company enhanced its AI-driven platform, improving pricing power and efficiency, enabling a 25% interim dividend increase. While short-term job ad volumes softened, long-term demand for skilled professionals underpins Seek's resilient business model and market dominance, presenting a potential buying opportunity amid volatile conditions.