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Kogan.com Ltd reversed a $39.5 million loss in FY25 to post an $11.2 million profit in FY26, driven by revenue growth, margin expansion, and a Mighty Ape turnaround. The group declared an 8 cent fully franked final dividend and maintained a strong cash position with no debt.

Data#3 Limited has reported its strongest financial year yet, with gross sales soaring 12.7% to $3.4 billion and net profit after tax up 13.1% to $54.5 million, underpinned by robust demand for AI, cloud, and cyber security solutions.

Reece Limited posted a 4.5% revenue increase to $9.38 billion in FY26, driven by a strong ANZ recovery and tempered by ongoing challenges in the US residential market. Despite flat EBITDA and a slight dip in net profit, the company unveiled a revamped long-term executive remuneration plan aligned with its 2030 strategy.

Adore Beauty delivered record FY26 revenue of $207.3 million, driven by retail expansion and owned brands, while posting a statutory loss amid heavy investment. The Group targets 10%+ revenue growth and a sharp EBITDA increase in FY27 as its omni-channel strategy matures.

Capral Limited posted a solid first half for 2026 with revenue rising 14% on higher aluminium prices and volume growth, while earnings remained steady despite cost pressures and subdued residential demand.

nib Group reported a 6.2% revenue increase to $3.8 billion and a 9.1% rise in underlying operating profit to $260.9 million for FY26, despite a 5.9% net profit dip. The company achieved maiden profitability in Health Services and declared a fully franked 21c dividend including a 5c special, supported by ongoing Travel insurance divestments.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX:CLW) reported steady operating earnings growth and reinforced its long WALE portfolio quality for FY26, alongside a $2 billion debt refinancing and enhanced sustainability credentials.

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.

LGI Limited posted a robust FY26 with a 35.5% rise in net profit, underpinned by a 33% jump in biogas flows and a $56 million capital raise fueling expansion beyond 80MW.

Inghams Group delivered modest revenue growth in FY26 but saw net profit collapse amid cost pressures and tax disputes. Executive short-term incentives were forfeited, while the company declared a fully franked dividend and outlined a cautious FY27 outlook.

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.

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.