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Evolution Mining delivered record FY26 profit and cash flow, declaring a 21-cent final dividend and setting a higher 60% payout policy while advancing key growth projects and acquisitions.

BHP Group Limited posted robust FY2026 results with a 15% revenue increase, record copper production contributing over half of underlying EBITDA, and a total fully franked dividend of 172 US cents per share. The company advances growth projects, including the Jansen potash mine, while managing legacy Samarco liabilities and pursuing climate targets.

EML Payments reported a 6% revenue decline and an 18% drop in underlying EBITDA for FY26, completing a major restructuring and advancing its Arlo technology platform. The company projects FY27 EBITDA between $50 million and $54 million, with a strong new program pipeline and strategic investments underpinning growth.

Australian Clinical Labs (ASX: ACL) delivered a modest 1.7% underlying EBIT increase in FY26, navigating subdued revenue and rising labour costs with operational efficiencies and strategic initiatives.

James Hardie Industries has been hit with a new class action in Victoria alleging breaches related to forward-looking financial statements made between May and August 2025. The company denies any wrongdoing and plans to defend vigorously.

ANZ posted a 3Q26 cash profit of AUD 1.90 billion, modestly up on the half-year quarterly average despite a NZD125 million legal provision. The bank’s capital position strengthened, and strategic integration efforts progress on schedule.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia delivered a solid FY26 with 7% growth in net profit and a strong capital position, while continuing investments in AI and customer protection.

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises is appealing a Federal Court judgment ordering payment to the lead plaintiff in a class action, with wider financial exposure still unclear.

A New Zealand community group has filed a court application to halt the Toi Foundation trustees from voting on the sale of TSB Bank to Heartland, potentially complicating the merger timeline.

James Hardie Industries posted a 64% jump in Q1 FY27 net sales to $1.475 billion, powered by the AZEK acquisition and solid organic growth. The company exceeded EBITDA guidance and raised its full-year outlook, targeting robust sales and cash flow growth amid cautious housing market assumptions.

AMP Limited reported a robust first half of 2026, with statutory profit rising 57% to $154 million and underlying profit up 33%, driven by strong Platforms growth, positive cashflows, and a doubling of China partnership contributions.

Fortescue Metals Group delivered a record 201.3 million tonnes of iron ore shipments in FY26, maintaining cost control despite inflation and advancing its green energy projects. The company flagged a US$525 million impairment on Iron Bridge but remains focused on decarbonisation and growth.