August 2026

Capral Limited posted a solid first half for 2026 with revenue rising 14% on higher aluminium prices and volume growth, while earnings remained steady despite cost pressures and subdued residential demand.

Nuix posted a robust FY26 with 18.8% revenue growth and a 179% jump in Nuix Neo ACV, driving a 60% rise in core EBITDA. The company’s strategic pivot to platform value and AI integration sets the stage for continued expansion.

PLS Group Limited delivered a robust FY26 with record lithium production, strong cash flow, and progress on key expansions including the Ngungaju Plant restart and P2000 feasibility study.

nib Group reported a 6.2% revenue increase to $3.8 billion and a 9.1% rise in underlying operating profit to $260.9 million for FY26, despite a 5.9% net profit dip. The company achieved maiden profitability in Health Services and declared a fully franked 21c dividend including a 5c special, supported by ongoing Travel insurance divestments.

Mitchell Services (ASX:MSV) posted a strong FY26 with revenue up 5% to A$207.4 million and EBITDA surging 67% to A$42.8 million. The company returned to a net cash position of A$3.5 million and declared a fully franked 2 cent dividend, reflecting robust operational execution and a strategic pivot towards gold.

Liberty Financial Group delivered a 7.8% rise in net profit after tax to $143.8 million for FY26, underpinned by record loan originations and stable credit quality. The group declared a fully franked 15 cent special dividend payable in September 2026.

Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) reported a robust FY26 with net profit doubling to US$208.6 million, driven by strong sales growth and operational resilience amid geopolitical challenges. The company also announced a leadership change and reaffirmed its sustainability ambitions.

Perenti Limited (ASX:PRN) has announced an on-market buy-back of up to 84.5 million ordinary shares, set to run from late August 2026 through July 2027. The move aims to manage capital structure without shareholder approval, leveraging Canaccord Genuity as broker.

Property for Industry Limited (NZX: PFI) reported a resilient FY26, delivering a 14% rise in adjusted funds from operations per share and a 10.5% dividend increase, backed by strong portfolio occupancy and progress in green developments.

Chorus reported solid FY26 results with revenue growth driven by fibre expansion and disciplined cost management, while accelerating copper network retirement and launching new digital infrastructure services.

Gold, rare earths and energy shares led a busy week, while major company results brought large gains and steep sell-offs. Corporate deals, new project studies and rising dividends drew buyers, but some stocks fell despite stronger earnings.

Takeover bids sent EQT Holdings sharply higher, while Ovanti collapsed after leaving the buy now, pay later market. Strong results from lenders and fund managers were offset by steep falls in several stocks.

Investors also weighed dividends, buy-backs, cost cuts and regulatory risks across a busy week of company news.

Rare earths and uranium stocks led a broad resources rally, while gold companies combined record profits with larger reserves and dividends. Yet strong company news did not guarantee a rising share price, with several materials groups falling despite better earnings or project progress.

Healthcare shares delivered a mixed week, with strong gains at AVITA Medical, Australian Clinical Labs and CSL despite very different company results.
Investors also weighed new US approvals, clinical trial progress, funding needs and rising sales across the sector.

Audinate led the technology board after a 38.10% rise, while Ovanti fell 33.33% as it left the global buy-now-pay-later market.
AI infrastructure, data centres and software cost cuts shaped a busy week for ASX technology investors.

Cash Converters posted 11% revenue growth in FY26 driven by franchise acquisitions and loan book evolution, while net profit fell 20% amid strategic shifts and one-off costs.

Loyal Metals has completed the acquisition of the Highway Reward Copper-Gold Project, clearing a major hurdle ahead of its A$79 million takeover by PT Bumi Resources. With shareholder approval secured, the scheme awaits final court endorsement.

Broken Hill Mines (ASX: BHM) has confirmed a major new discovery of thick, high-grade silver, lead, and zinc mineralisation at its Centenary Zone, extending the resource strike length to 1,600m and significantly exceeding historical estimates.

BCAL Diagnostics has updated investors on its $10 million convertible note facility, revealing $7.6 million drawn to date with further funding contingent on upcoming shareholder approval.

Gryphon Capital Income Trust (ASX: GCI) posted a 31% increase in revenue and a 30.6% jump in profit for the year ended 30 June 2026, underpinned by significant capital raises and expanded investment in Australian RMBS and ABS portfolios.

Greenvale Energy is pushing forward with its strategic acquisition of uranium rights at Pine Creek, aiming to create a 2,500km² contiguous exploration footprint alongside Douglas River. A critical shareholder vote is set for August 24 to approve the deal.

AdAlta Limited (ASX:1AD) has progressed its ‘East to West’ cellular immunotherapy strategy by securing its first CAR-T asset, advancing Australian manufacturing and US FDA regulatory engagement, while raising A$5.3 million in FY2026 and reporting a net loss of $4.68 million.

Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX: QRI) posted a 6% rise in operating profit to $70.9 million for FY26, driven by portfolio growth and rising interest rates. The Trust raised $34.6 million via an entitlement offer to expand its mortgage-backed loan portfolio, maintaining stable distributions despite a modest unit price discount to NAV.

Solaris Australian Equity Income Plus Limited (ASX:SET) has delivered a maiden profit and outperformed its benchmark since listing in April 2026, announcing initial fully franked monthly dividends.