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89 Big Stories
NobleOak Posts 18% Premium Growth and 15% Underlying NPAT Rise in FY26
NobleOak Life delivered robust FY26 results with in-force premiums climbing 18% to $549.2 million and underlying NPAT up 15%, driven by strong market share gains and operational efficiency.
28 Aug
Claire Turing
Zimplats Posts 57% Revenue Jump and 484% Profit Surge on Operational Gains
Zimplats Holdings reported a strong FY2026 with revenue climbing 57% to US$1.3 billion and profit before tax soaring 484% to US$387.5 million, driven by higher metal prices, increased ore volumes, and improved operational efficiency.
28 Aug
Maxwell Dee
LTR Pharma Advances US Market Entry with ROXUS Deals and SPONTAN Phase II Progress
LTR Pharma is shifting gears from clinical trials to commercial rollout, securing US partnerships for ROXUS and reporting encouraging SPONTAN Phase II data that supports FDA approval ambitions.
28 Aug
Ada Torres
St Barbara Posts A$490 Million Profit on Lingbao Deal, Eyes Share Buy-Back
St Barbara Limited's FY26 statutory profit surged to A$490 million, driven by a A$500 million gain from deconsolidating New Simberi Gold after Lingbao's strategic investment. The company declared a fully franked dividend and is weighing a significant share buy-back while advancing key gold projects.
28 Aug
Maxwell Dee
Shine Justice Posts 2.3% Revenue Growth and 1,578% Profit Surge, Declares Final Dividend
Shine Justice Ltd reported a modest 2.3% revenue increase to $209.2 million for FY26, alongside a striking 1,578% jump in net profit after tax to $9.6 million. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 2.5 cents per share, signalling confidence amid ongoing investments in technology and international expansion.
28 Aug
Victor Sage
Elevra Lithium reports FY26 profit of $44M post-merger, advances NAL expansion and divests Ewoyaa asset
Elevra Lithium posted a $44 million profit in FY26 after merging Sayona Mining and Piedmont Lithium, overcoming temporary mining challenges and securing full funding for the North American Lithium expansion.
28 Aug
Maxwell Dee
Civmec Posts 22% Profit Rise on Strong FY26 Backed by $1.4b Order Book
Civmec delivered a robust FY26 with 11.4% revenue growth and a 22.5% jump in net profit, underpinned by a diversified project pipeline and strategic defence expansion.
28 Aug
Victor Sage
Air New Zealand Posts $242 Million Net Loss as Fuel Costs and Engine Woes Bite
Air New Zealand reported a $242 million net loss for FY2026, hit by soaring fuel prices and multi-year engine issues despite revenue growth and operational gains.
28 Aug
Victor Sage
McMillan Shakespeare Posts Record $107.9m UNPATA with Novated Lease and EV Growth
McMillan Shakespeare (ASX:MMS) reported a 13.8% rise in underlying net profit after tax and amortisation to $107.9 million for FY26, driven by strong novated lease growth and accelerating electric vehicle adoption.
28 Aug
Claire Turing
Echelon Resources Posts 341% Profit Surge, Slashes Debt, and Exits Cue Energy
Echelon Resources (ASX:ECH) reported a 341% jump in net profit to A$28.2 million for FY26, driven by stronger gas prices and a A$12.1 million gain from its exit of Cue Energy. The group also repaid A$37 million of debt, leaving it well positioned for upcoming gas drilling at Palm Valley.
28 Aug
Maxwell Dee
Sky NZ Expands Reach and Dividends on Sky Free Acquisition and Long-Term Sports Rights
Sky Network Television Limited posted a robust FY26 with 9% revenue growth, a 45% dividend increase, and secured major sports rights through 2034, underpinned by the integration of Sky Free.
28 Aug
Victor Sage
Hallenstein Glasson Posts Nearly 20% Sales Rise and 43% Profit Lift in FY26
Hallenstein Glasson delivered a robust FY26 performance with group sales climbing 19.6% to $563 million and net profit before tax surging around 43.5%, buoyed by currency tailwinds and solid operational control.
28 Aug
Logan Eniac
Rua Bioscience Posts 71% Revenue Growth Amid Ongoing Losses and Funding Challenges
Rua Bioscience's FY26 results highlight a 71% surge in customer revenue driven by international expansion, yet the company continues to face significant losses and going concern risks.
28 Aug
Victor Sage
Delegat Group Posts Record Operating NPAT as Dividend Rises 10%
Delegat Group (NZX:DGL) reported a 20% jump in operating NPAT to NZD 61.5 million for FY26, driven by record EBITDA and a 4% rise in global case sales. The Board declared a 22-cent dividend, up 10%, while net debt fell by NZD 51.8 million.
28 Aug
Victor Sage
Air New Zealand posts $242 million net loss in 2026 amid fuel and engine challenges, launches new strategy
Air New Zealand reported a $242 million net loss after tax for FY2026, hit by soaring fuel costs linked to the Middle East conflict and persistent engine issues. The airline unveiled a new strategy aiming for operational resilience and targeted growth amid ongoing cost pressures.
28 Aug
Victor Sage
Comvita Returns to Profit with $213 Million Revenue and Strategic F&N Investment
Comvita Limited has swung back to profitability in FY26, reporting $7.7 million net profit after a $40.5 million capital raise that brought Southeast Asian consumer giant F&N Ventures on board with a near 20% stake.
28 Aug
Victor Sage
Channel Infrastructure NZ Boosts Profit and Dividends on Contracted Storage Growth
Channel Infrastructure NZ Limited reported a 47% rise in net profit for H1 2026, driven by expanded fuel storage capacity and upgraded EBITDA guidance, while declaring a 16% higher interim dividend.
28 Aug
Nora Hopper