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IPH Limited reported a 16.9% jump in net profit to $80.4 million for FY26, driven by strong Canadian growth and operational discipline, alongside a new CEO appointment and its inaugural sustainability report.

APA Infrastructure Limited (ASX:AP2) posted a 95% jump in profit after tax to $226 million for FY26, declared a hefty final dividend, and greenlit a $259 million investment in a Queensland solar farm and battery storage system.

Australian United Investment Company (ASX:AUI) reported a $220.4 million profit after tax for FY2026, driven by a $159.9 million gain from its merger with Diversified United Investment (DUI). The merger expanded AUI's portfolio to $3.1 billion and added international equities exposure.

Resolute Mining’s half year profit more than doubled to $162.6 million, buoyed by soaring gold prices that offset a 31% drop in production. The company advances its Doropo project with key approvals and secures robust local financing.

Fortescue Ltd delivered a record 201.3 million tonnes of iron ore in FY26, alongside a 3% rise in underlying net profit after tax to US$3.47 billion, despite a significant $750 million impairment charge on its Iron Bridge asset. The miner declared a fully franked final dividend of A$0.46 per share and continues to advance its ambitious decarbonisation and growth agenda.

Dusk Group delivered record FY26 sales and underlying EBIT growth, driven by product rejuvenation and online momentum, while preparing for international expansion amid ACCC proceedings.

Redox Limited reported a robust FY26 with profit after tax rising 19.2% to $91.9 million on record revenue of $1.33 billion, supported by strong North American growth and improved margins. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 6.5 cents, bringing total dividends to 13 cents per share.

Lindian Resources confirms Kangankunde Rare Earths Project remains on track for first production in late 2026, with concurrent progress across construction, mining, and operational readiness. The company is expanding its operational footprint internationally and strengthening its team to support the transition from construction to production.

MLG Oz Limited lifted net profit after tax by 19.2% to $14.5 million, supported by stronger crushing and screening services and renewed contracts with key mining clients.

Megaport has posted a 37% jump in FY26 revenue to $312 million, driven by strategic acquisitions and a broadening platform across compute, network, and storage. The company raised over $1 billion to fund AI-focused contracts and infrastructure growth.

NAOS Emerging Opportunities Company Limited (ASX: NCC) delivered a robust FY26 with a 2416% surge in after-tax profit and an 18.7% portfolio return, outperforming the benchmark by over 10%. The company raised its fully franked dividend by 5%, signaling confidence amid a challenging market.

IDP Education’s FY26 results reveal a sharp 75% plunge in net profit as student volumes shrink, but the company pushes ahead with a $32 million cost-cutting transformation and AI investments.

APA Group (ASX:APA) posted an 81% jump in net profit after tax to AUD 234 million for FY26, driven by strong EBITDA growth, cost savings, and contributions from new assets. The company declared its 22nd consecutive distribution increase, advancing key infrastructure projects and sustainability goals.

Bega Cheese Limited has delivered a robust FY2026 with a $54.8 million statutory profit, a 6.7% revenue increase, and a raised final dividend of 7.5 cents per share. The company is advancing its strategic growth plans focused on high-protein products, international expansion, and sustainability initiatives.

Maas Group Holdings posted a record FY26 with underlying EBITDA up 37% to $300.3 million, driven by electrical manufacturing growth. The $1.7 billion sale of its Construction Materials division to Heidelberg Materials is set to reshape its capital allocation and growth strategy.

Pepper Money Limited (ASX:PPM) reported a landmark half-year to June 2026, with originations soaring 40% and net profit after tax rising 15% on a pro-forma basis, underpinned by strong mortgage growth and new servicing contracts.

Terra Metals has pushed the boundaries of its Southwest sulfide discovery at the Dante Project, extending the mineralised strike by 150 metres to over 1,100 metres and confirming multiple high-grade reef zones. The system remains open, with ongoing drilling and assay results set to further define this promising PGM-Cu-Ni-Co corridor.

PlaySide Studios reversed a prior-year loss with a 13% revenue increase to $54.9 million and a 144% jump in net profit to $5.4 million, driven by strong Original IP sales and a strategic cost restructure.

Westgold Resources reports a 41% jump in gold Ore Reserves to 4.1 million ounces with a 15% grade uplift, achieved at a notably low reserve addition cost of $27 per ounce. The company plans to invest up to $75 million in exploration drilling in FY27 to sustain this growth trajectory.

Brambles Limited posted a 6% rise in sales revenue to US$7.04 billion for FY26, navigating US repair bottlenecks with decisive investments and reaffirming growth targets for FY27 and beyond.

Finbar Group delivered its strongest profit since FY15 with a 41% rise in NPAT to $20.3 million despite a 28% revenue decline, underpinned by record pre-sales and a robust development pipeline exceeding $1.8 billion.

Australian Finance Group (ASX:AFG) reported a 39% jump in FY26 net profit after tax to AUD 48.5 million, driven by growth across its broker network and lending book, alongside its first mandatory climate disclosures.

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) posted a 24% rise in net profit to A$1.66 billion for FY26, declaring a fully franked 30 cent final dividend and advancing its KCGM mill expansion into commissioning.

Emeco Holdings posted a 5% rise in operating NPAT for FY26, strengthened its balance sheet with net debt down to $127 million, and launched a 10% on-market share buy-back while advancing its net zero emissions strategy.