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Farm Pride Foods Ltd reported a 16% revenue increase to $118.3 million and a 53% jump in net profit to $10.2 million for FY26, underpinned by operational improvements and strategic capital investments.

Dicker Data’s first half FY26 results reveal a sharp 54% jump in net profit, driven by strong revenue growth across software and AI infrastructure, prompting an upgraded full-year forecast.

NEXTDC has swung to a statutory profit of $82.1 million in FY26, driven by a record 202% jump in contracted utilisation and a strategic shift in lease accounting that added a $128.8 million fair value gain. The company’s $3.4 billion capital expenditure underscores its aggressive expansion, including the opening of its first international data centre in Kuala Lumpur.

Transmetro Corporation lifted its net profit after tax by nearly 50% to $4.489 million for FY26, driven by a 10.4% revenue increase and a 23.4% jump in EBITDA. The hospitality operator also raised its fully franked final dividend to 6 cents per share.

Coast Entertainment (ASX:CEH) posted a $6.1 million net profit in FY26, driven by strong theme park attendance and record revenues, while securing a major land development approval that boosts asset value by over $50 million.

Coast Entertainment updates valuations for its Dreamworld and SkyPoint assets, revealing a $52 million immediate uplift for Dreamworld following expanded land use approvals and a $14.7 million increase for SkyPoint.

National Australia Bank’s half year to March 2026 saw revenue climb 8.7% to $11.16 billion while net profit dropped 19.3%, hit by a $949 million accelerated software amortisation. Excluding this, cash earnings edged 2.3% higher, underpinned by strong business banking growth and cautious credit provisioning amid geopolitical uncertainty.

National Australia Bank is adjusting its credit provisioning and capital policies in response to market volatility from the Middle East conflict, with significant impacts on its 1H26 earnings and balance sheet.

Novo Resources has completed the first tranche of a capital raising, securing A$6.2 million, while announcing significant valuation impairments ahead of its 2025 financial report.

Austal Limited reported a 21% rise in net profit to $30.5 million for H1 FY2026 on $1.11 billion revenue, yet declared no dividends amid a qualified audit.

IDP Education has updated its revenue recognition policy to recognise Student Placement revenue at census date across all jurisdictions, leading to restated FY25 financials and reaffirmed FY26 guidance.

Webjet Group’s preliminary 1H26 results reveal resilience in a challenging market, with underlying EBITDA in line with expectations despite a 9% decline. The company revises FY25 figures following an accounting policy change and lowers FY26 EBITDA guidance amid subdued domestic leisure travel and a delayed brand relaunch.