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256 Big Stories
Swoop Rockets Revenue 20% in FY25, Eyes Expansion with $49M Fibre Deal
Swoop Holdings Limited has reported a standout FY25 with 20% revenue growth and a surge in recurring revenue, underpinned by strategic fibre contracts and automation-driven efficiencies.
28 Aug
Sophie Babbage
Swoop Soars with 20% Revenue Growth and $49M Fibre Contract in FY25
Swoop Holdings delivered a robust FY25 with 20% revenue growth, positive free cash flow, and secured major long-term fibre network contracts, positioning itself as a rising challenger in Australia's telecom sector.
28 Aug
Sophie Babbage
South32 Posts Strong FY25 Earnings, Accelerates Hermosa Project Development
South32 reported a robust turnaround in FY25 with a profit after tax of US$213 million and underlying earnings of US$666 million, driven by operational gains and strategic portfolio shifts. The company also advanced construction at its Hermosa project and maintained a strong balance sheet with net cash of US$123 million.
28 Aug
Maxwell Dee
ClearView’s FY25 Surge Sets Stage for Tech-Driven Growth in FY26
ClearView Wealth Limited delivered a robust second half in FY25, overcoming early claims volatility to restore margins and grow premiums. The company’s FY26 guidance signals confidence in continued growth, underpinned by a major technology platform migration and capital management initiatives.
28 Aug
Claire Turing
South32 Posts Strong FY25 Profit, Advances Portfolio Transformation
South32 Limited reported a robust turnaround in FY25 with a 17% revenue increase and a return to profitability, driven by higher commodity prices and strategic divestments. The company also declared a fully-franked dividend and outlined a focused growth outlook.
28 Aug
Maxwell Dee
ClearView Accelerates Growth with Double-Digit NPAT Rise in 2H25
ClearView Wealth Limited reported strong second-half growth in FY25, with underlying NPAT up 11% and life insurance margins rebounding. The company is poised for further expansion in FY26, backed by technology upgrades and strategic simplification.
28 Aug
Victor Sage
Vulcan Steel Raises A$59.4M in Institutional Entitlement Offer Ahead of Major Acquisition
Vulcan Steel has successfully completed its institutional entitlement offer, raising A$59.4 million to fund the acquisition of Roofing Industries Limited. The retail entitlement offer opens next week, inviting eligible shareholders to participate under the same terms.
28 Aug
Victor Sage
Qantas FY25 Profit Surges 28%, Declares $650m Dividends Amid Jetstar Asia Exit
Qantas Airways posted a robust FY25 financial performance with a 28% rise in statutory profit after tax, supported by strong travel demand and strategic fleet investments. The Group also announced substantial dividends and completed a $431 million share buy-back, while closing Jetstar Asia to focus on core markets.
28 Aug
Victor Sage
Australian Ethical Surges to $13.94B FUM with 68% Profit Jump
Australian Ethical Investment Limited has delivered a standout FY25 with record funds under management and significant profit growth, setting the stage for its next growth phase.
28 Aug
Claire Turing
TPG Telecom Accelerates Mobile Growth, Plans $3 Billion Shareholder Return
TPG Telecom reports solid half-year growth driven by 100,000 new mobile subscribers and strong cash flow, while unveiling a $3 billion capital return plan.
28 Aug
Sophie Babbage
TPG Telecom Boosts Mobile Growth, Plans $3B Capital Return Amid Strong Cash Flow
TPG Telecom reported solid half-year results with 2.2% revenue growth driven by mobile subscribers and a 35% surge in operating free cash flow. The company announced a $3 billion capital reduction and a maintained dividend policy, signaling confidence despite ongoing network expansion costs.
28 Aug
Sophie Babbage
Australian Ethical Delivers 68% Profit Surge and 34% FUM Growth Amid Strategic Expansion
Australian Ethical Investment Limited reported a robust 68% rise in net profit after tax and a 34% increase in funds under management for FY25, driven by strong organic growth and the Altius acquisition. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 9 cents per share, underscoring confidence in its growth trajectory.
28 Aug
Claire Turing
BOQ Unveils $3.8B Loan Sale and AI Partnership to Boost Returns
Bank of Queensland announces a potential $3.8 billion equipment finance loan sale and a strategic AI partnership with Capgemini, aiming to enhance capital efficiency and cut costs. The bank updates FY25 earnings guidance while withdrawing specific FY26 targets amid ongoing uncertainty.
28 Aug
Victor Sage
Atlas Arteria Navigates Tax Hurdles Amid Toll Revenue Growth in H1 2025
Atlas Arteria reported a 32.9% drop in statutory net profit for H1 2025 due to a new French tax, yet achieved solid toll revenue and EBITDA growth, maintaining its 2025 distribution guidance.
28 Aug
Nora Hopper
TPG Telecom Transforms Post-Fibre Sale with Rising Profit and 9c Dividend
TPG Telecom reported a 2% revenue increase and a significant profit rise in H1 2025, completing the sale of its fibre assets and declaring a 9-cent interim dividend.
28 Aug
Sophie Babbage
Ora Banda Uncovers Multi-Lode Gold Potential at Round Dam Trend
Ora Banda Mining's initial drilling at Round Dam Trend reveals multiple high-grade gold lodes, highlighting significant open pit and underground mining prospects.
28 Aug
Maxwell Dee
Atlas Arteria Reaffirms 2025 Distribution Amid Toll Revenue Growth
Atlas Arteria reported a statutory net profit of $73.3 million for H1 2025, impacted by a new tax, while toll revenues rose 8.1%. The company reaffirmed its 2025 distribution guidance of 40 cents per security, supported by strong free cash flow growth.
28 Aug
Nora Hopper
Atlas Arteria H1 2025 – Revenue Climbs 11% Despite Profit Dip from French Tax
Atlas Arteria reported an 11.4% rise in revenue for the half year ended June 2025, driven by toll growth across its global portfolio. However, net profit fell 32.9% due to a one-off French tax and ongoing challenges in the US.
28 Aug
Nora Hopper
XPON’s Alpha Digital Deal Boosts Recurring Revenue, Nears EBITDA Break-Even
XPON Technologies Group Ltd reported a strategic acquisition and a near elimination of EBITDA losses in FY25, signaling a pivot towards sustainable growth in AI marketing technology.
28 Aug
Sophie Babbage
BNK Banking Posts 50% Net Income Surge, Eyes >2% NIM Growth
BNK Banking Corporation Limited reported a robust FY25 turnaround, driven by strategic portfolio reshaping and strong capital management, delivering a 50% increase in net income and a 5.6% rise in capital adequacy ratio.
28 Aug
Claire Turing
BNK Banking Returns to Profit with $1.28m NPAT and Strategic Shift in FY25
BNK Banking Corporation Limited has reported a significant turnaround in FY25, posting a statutory net profit after tax of $1.28 million, reversing a $6.7 million loss in FY24. The bank’s strategic focus on higher-margin lending and diversified income streams underpinned this recovery.
28 Aug
Claire Turing
Flight Centre Raises A$450m via Convertible Notes, Repurchases A$225m Debt
Flight Centre Travel Group has priced a A$450 million convertible notes offering with a 2.5% coupon and a 37.5% conversion premium, while repurchasing A$225 million of existing notes to streamline its capital structure.
28 Aug
Victor Sage
Lifestyle Communities Posts $195M Loss Amid 39% Revenue Slide
Lifestyle Communities Limited has reported a sharp downturn for FY2025, with revenues plunging nearly 39% and a net loss soaring to $195 million, leading to a suspension of dividends.
28 Aug
Eva Park
Evion Ships First Expandable Graphite to US Amid Global Supply Crunch
Evion Group’s joint venture in India has made its inaugural shipments of expandable graphite to the US, capitalizing on rising global demand and supply shortages. The company also secures EU recognition as a preferred graphite supplier for critical industries.
28 Aug
Maxwell Dee