The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is having a strong session on Thursday. In afternoon trade, the benchmark index is up 0.75% to 8,861.5 points.
Four ASX shares that are rising more than most today are listed below. Here’s why they are pushing higher:
Amcor (ASX: AMC)
The Amcor share price is up 5% to $55.29. Investors have been buying this packaging company’s shares following the release of its quarterly results. The packaging giant reported a 77% jump in net sales to US$5.91 billion and an 87% increase in adjusted EBITDA to US$892 million. The key driver of this was the acquisition of Berry. Amcor’s CEO, Peter Konieczny, commented: “Third quarter results were in line with expectations and reflect the resilience of our business as we mark the first anniversary of bringing legacy Amcor and Berry together as One Amcor.”
Credit Corp Group Ltd (ASX: CCP)
The Credit Corp share price is up 10% to $12.06. This has been driven by the release of a market update from the debt collector this morning. Management revealed that it is on track to deliver record earnings in FY 2026. It is projecting net profit after tax of $100 million to $110 million, which will be up from $94 million in FY 2025. It also advised that its ledger investments will be higher than previously expected at $295 million to $330 million and gross lending is now expected to be higher at $420 million to $430 million.
Neuren Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: NEU)
The Neuren Pharmaceuticals share price is up 5% to $12.97. This morning, Neuren advised that Q1 DAYBUE (trofinetide) net sales were US$101 million during the first quarter. This is up 20% from the prior corresponding period. Neuren’s CEO, Jon Pilcher, commented: “This was a strong start to the year for DAYBUE. I am very encouraged by the initial uptake and enthusiasm for DAYBUE STIX following the limited launch in Centers of Excellence (COEs) and I look forward to seeing the impact of the recent broader US launch.”
Zip Co Ltd (ASX: ZIP)
The Zip share price is up 4% to $2.63. This has been driven by a trading update from the buy now pay later provider. In the United States, Zip reported year-on-year total transaction volume (TTV) growth of over 40% in April. Pleasingly, this was achieved with strong credit outcomes. In addition, Zip reaffirmed that it expects to achieve full-year cash earnings before tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBTDA) of $260 million, with at least 40% TTV growth in the US market.
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