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93 Big Stories

Challenger Delivers Robust FY25 Growth, Boosts Dividend, Eyes Strong FY26

Challenger Limited reported a solid 9% rise in normalised NPAT to $456 million for FY25, alongside an 11% dividend increase to 29.5 cents per share, underscoring its strategic momentum and capital strength. The company’s outlook for FY26 remains positive, with guidance pointing to continued growth and shareholder returns amid evolving retirement income reforms.
19 Aug
Claire Turing
Claire Turing

Monadelphous Secures $2.5B in Contracts, Posts $158M Profit in FY25

Monadelphous Group Limited reported a robust FY25 with $2.27 billion revenue and $158 million net profit, underpinned by strong contract wins and growth in energy and resources sectors.
19 Aug
Victor Sage
Victor Sage

Challenger Drives Growth with Record Annuity Sales and New Income Platform

Challenger Limited reported a robust FY25 with a 9% rise in normalised profit and a strategic push into digital transformation and retirement income solutions.
19 Aug
Victor Sage
Victor Sage

Challenger Marks 40 Years with Strong FY25 Growth and Digital Leap

Challenger Limited celebrates four decades with a robust 9% rise in net profit and a strategic digital transformation, positioning itself at the forefront of Australia’s retirement income market.
19 Aug
Claire Turing
Claire Turing

Monadelphous Boosts Profit 35% and Raises Dividend to 39 Cents

Monadelphous Group Limited has reported a robust 35% increase in net profit for the 2025 financial year, alongside a 7% revenue rise, prompting a notable dividend hike.
19 Aug
Victor Sage
Victor Sage

Challenger Limited Posts 48% Net Profit Surge and Boosts Dividends for FY2025

Challenger Limited reported a robust 48% increase in net profit after tax for FY2025, alongside a 4.6% rise in revenue and an 11.3% dividend hike, reflecting improved operational performance and financial resilience.
19 Aug
Claire Turing
Claire Turing

Sims Limited FY25 Sales Rise 4.1%, Underlying EBITDA Surges 48%, Declares 13c Dividend Amid Strategic Shift

Sims Limited reported a 4.1% increase in sales revenue to A$7.494 billion for FY25, alongside a 48.1% jump in underlying EBITDA to A$430 million. Despite a statutory net loss, the company declared a fully franked final dividend of 13 cents per share, reflecting confidence amid market challenges and portfolio reshaping.
19 Aug
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee

HUB24 Surges with 44% NPAT Growth and Raises Dividend by 47% in FY25

HUB24 Limited reported robust FY25 results with revenue climbing 24% to $406.6 million and underlying net profit after tax soaring 44%. The company’s platform funds under administration grew 34%, underpinning a 47% increase in fully franked dividends.
19 Aug
Claire Turing
Claire Turing

CSL Unveils $500m Cost-Cutting Plan and CSL Seqirus Demerger in FY25 Results

CSL Limited reported solid FY25 financials with 5% revenue growth and announced a strategic transformation including a $500 million annual cost saving target and plans to spin off its vaccine business, CSL Seqirus, as a separate ASX-listed entity.
19 Aug
Ada Torres
Ada Torres

CSL Unveils Bold Transformation with $500m Cost Cuts and Seqirus Demerger

CSL Limited reported robust FY25 results alongside a sweeping strategic overhaul, including a major cost-saving program and plans to spin off its vaccine unit CSL Seqirus as a standalone ASX-listed company.
19 Aug
Ada Torres
Ada Torres

CSL Reports 14% Profit Surge, Eyes Seqirus Demerger Amid Sustainability Drive

CSL Limited posted a 14% rise in net profit for FY2025, underpinned by strong immunoglobulin sales and new product launches, while announcing plans to demerge its vaccines business, CSL Seqirus, to sharpen strategic focus.
19 Aug
Ada Torres
Ada Torres

Mercury NZ Navigates Earnings Dip While Powering Major Renewable Projects

Mercury NZ Limited reported a 10% decline in earnings for FY2025 amid challenging generation conditions but is pressing ahead with significant renewable energy investments and raised dividends.
19 Aug
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee

RWC Navigates Tariff Headwinds as FY25 Sales Rise on Holman Boost

RWC reported a 5.5% increase in FY25 net sales driven by the Holman acquisition, while adjusted EBITDA edged up 1.1% amid margin pressures. The company warns of tariff-related cost impacts in FY26, offset by ongoing cost savings and strategic adjustments.
19 Aug
Victor Sage
Victor Sage

RWC’s FY25 Profit Climbs 13.5% Despite Market Headwinds

Reliance Worldwide Corporation reports a solid 5.5% sales increase and a 13.5% rise in net profit for FY25, boosted by the Holman acquisition, while cautioning on tariff impacts ahead.
19 Aug
Victor Sage
Victor Sage

RWC Boosts Profit 13.5% with Holman Acquisition and Strong Buy-Backs

Reliance Worldwide Corporation reported a solid 5.5% revenue increase and a 13.5% rise in net profit for FY25, driven by the full-year impact of its Holman Industries acquisition and strategic capital returns.
19 Aug
Victor Sage
Victor Sage

Judo Bank Accelerates Growth with 16% Loan Expansion and Tech Overhaul

Judo Capital Holdings delivered a robust FY25 with strong loan and deposit growth, improved profitability, and a strategic technology upgrade, setting the stage for ambitious FY26 targets.
19 Aug
Victor Sage
Victor Sage

HMC Capital Surges with 51% EPS Growth and $18.7bn AUM in FY25

HMC Capital reported a robust FY25 with a 51% rise in operating EPS and a 47% jump in assets under management to $18.7 billion, driven by expansion across multiple funds management divisions.
19 Aug
Claire Turing
Claire Turing

HMC Capital Posts 74% Earnings Surge, Eyes $18.7bn AUM Momentum

HMC Capital has reported a record FY25 with pre-tax operating earnings soaring 74% and EPS up 51%, driven by strong asset growth and diversified platform success. The company sets a confident FY26 outlook targeting sustained organic growth and stable dividends.
19 Aug
Claire Turing
Claire Turing

Judo Bank Accelerates Profit Growth with 24% NPAT Rise in FY25

Judo Bank reported a robust 24% increase in statutory net profit after tax for FY25, driven by strong loan book growth and operational efficiencies. The bank projects even stronger profit growth in FY26, underpinned by strategic expansion and technology upgrades.
19 Aug
Victor Sage
Victor Sage

Judo Bank Accelerates SME Growth with 14% Profit Rise and Tech Overhaul

Judo Capital Holdings Limited reported a robust FY25 with a 16% loan book expansion and a 14% rise in underlying profit before tax, underpinned by operational leverage and strategic regional growth.
19 Aug
Claire Turing
Claire Turing

HMC Capital Surges with $265M Profit, Expands Digital and Energy Platforms

HMC Capital Limited reported a record FY25 profit of $265.2 million, driven by strategic acquisitions and growth in digital infrastructure and energy transition sectors. The company also declared a consistent dividend and strengthened its balance sheet with an increased undrawn debt facility.
19 Aug
Claire Turing
Claire Turing