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.

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