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Carlton Investments increased FY2026 profit and fully franked dividends, but its investment portfolio underperformed sharply as its largest holding, EVT, fell 22.6% in value. The company’s total portfolio return was negative 3.2%, compared with a 6.1% gain for the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index.

News Corp has reported record fiscal 2026 revenue of $9 billion, with Total Segment EBITDA exceeding $1.6 billion and free cash flow reaching $811 million. Dow Jones and digital real estate services led the performance, while the company returned $643 million through share buybacks.

Strike Energy has moved South Erregulla into final commissioning and lifted West Erregulla’s net 2P reserves by about 20%, but the project-heavy year came with sharply lower earnings and operating cash flow. The company is now relying on execution, financing and new production to convert a larger asset base into cash generation.

The Agency Group Australia Ltd (ASX:AU1) reported a 21% jump in Gross Commission Income to $151.6 million for FY26, alongside a 56% reduction in net loss. The company expanded its agent network and property management portfolio, navigating a softening housing market with operational discipline.

RooLife Group (ASX: RLG) reported a 268% jump in FY2026 revenue to nearly $10 million, driven by rapid growth in its own food and beverage products, including RLG Coffee in China. Despite this, the company recorded a $3.58 million net loss, weighed down by impairment charges and R&D investments in renewable energy.

Argo Global Listed Infrastructure (ASX: ALI) reported a robust FY2026 with total assets rising to $529 million and a record fully franked dividend of 10 cents per share. The portfolio outperformed benchmarks, driven by strong gains in electric utilities and midstream energy sectors amid AI-driven data centre demand.

Verbrec has landed $16 million in new contracts spanning engineering, construction, and cyber security services for gas infrastructure, reinforcing its role in Australia's energy security amid looming supply challenges.

Peter Warren Automotive reported a modest revenue increase to AUD 2.489 billion in FY26 but saw profit after tax nearly halve to AUD 6.3 million, reflecting margin pressure in new vehicles and rising operating costs. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 0.6 cents per share and is poised for growth with expanded Chinese brand exposure and a disciplined acquisition pipeline.

Carlton Investments lifted its profit by 6.1% to $41.18 million for FY2026, boosted by higher dividends, even as its equity portfolio value fell 6.2%. The company declared a final dividend increase including a special payout amid ongoing market volatility.

News Corp posted a 7% revenue increase to $9.028 billion in fiscal 2026, driven by gains across its key segments, while net income attributable to stockholders fell 51% due to absence of prior discontinued operations income.

REA Group Ltd (ASX:REA) posted a robust FY26 with revenue up 7% to A$1.793 billion and core net profit rising 15% to A$682 million, supported by record audience engagement and strategic AI investments.

Centuria Office REIT swung to a $55.2 million profit in FY26, driven by solid leasing activity and a $1 billion debt refinancing that extended maturities and cut margins. The REIT maintained stable occupancy and delivered distributions in line with guidance, while setting a positive outlook for FY27.