These 9 ASX shares revealed some of the biggest profit rises this earnings season

These ASX companies revealed profit bumps of between 67% and 282% this earnings season.

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ASX shares are lower on Tuesday, with the S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO) down 0.18%.

With earnings season now over, we reveal nine ASX shares that delivered some of the best profit boosts.

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9 ASX shares that revealed major profit increases

Here is a selection of ASX companies that reported some of the biggest profit growth of the season.

NIB Holdings Limited (ASX: NHF)

In its FY24 report, the health insurer revealed a net profit after tax (NPAT) of $181.6 million, up 67.4%. This failed to impress investors, with the NIB share price diving 17.74% on the day the report was released.

Inghams Group Ltd (ASX: ING)

The poultry producer revealed an NPAT of $101.5 million, up 68% in its FY24 results. This also received a rough reception from investors, with the ASX consumer staples share tumbling 20.16% on the day.

Macquarie Technology Group Ltd (ASX: MAQ)

In its FY24 results, Macquarie Tech reported an NPAT of $33 million, up 86.5%. On the day of the release, the ASX technology share fell by 5.98%.

Nuix Ltd (ASX: NXL

In its FY24 results, the company reported a statutory net profit of $5 million, up more than 100% year over year. The Nuix share price rocketed 25.5% on the day of the news.

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX: QBE)

In its half-year results, QBE reported an NPAT of US$802 million, which was 100% higher than last year. But investors were unenthused. The QBE share price fell 1.71% on the day of the report.

Latitude Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: LFS)

Latitude also reported half-year results last month. It revealed a cash NPAT of $27.4 million, up 140% on the prior corresponding period. The ASX financial share lost 1.71% in value on the day of the news.

McMillan Shakespeare Ltd (ASX: MMS) 

The company reported a statutory net profit spike of 158.5% to $83.5 million. But that wasn't enough to keep investors happy. The McMillan Shakespeare share price lost 3.77% in value on the day of the news.

RPM Automotive Group Ltd (ASX: RPM

In its FY24 results, the auto parts company revealed a 275% leap in net profit to $4.6 million, which was a record for them. Investors rewarded RPM Global with a 14.29% share price bump.

Bailador Technology Investments Ltd (ASX: BTI)

The technology-focused investment company reported an impressive 282% surge in NPAT in FY24 to $20.7 million. Enthusiastic investors pushed the Bailador Technology share price 2.56% higher on the day.

Motley Fool contributor Bronwyn Allen has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Bailador Technology Investments. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended NIB Holdings. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Bailador Technology Investments and McMillan Shakespeare. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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