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BauMart Holdings returned to profit in FY2026 as revenue surged, but the result came alongside negative operating cash flow, net liabilities and an auditor-flagged material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern. A post-year-end $244,463 placement provides near-term funding, while receivables collection remains critical.

Green360 Technologies has moved its MKX metakaolin product from testing into commercial supply, securing a binding agreement with Holcim Australia while cutting annualised fixed cash costs by about $1.6 million. The progress comes against a $4.25 million FY2026 loss, $3.93 million in operating cash outflows and an explicit need to prove the business can scale before its cash buffer runs down.

Embelton Limited (ASX:EMB) grew revenue, profit and operating cash flow in FY2026 despite subdued residential construction, while maintaining its 35-cent fully franked annual dividend. The flooring and engineering group is leaning further into infrastructure, data centres, healthcare and other commercial work, although its near-term contracting pipeline remains modest.

Tamawood will pay shareholders a fully franked dividend of 10.5 cents per share for the six months ended 30 June 2026. Investors who opt into the reinvestment plan will receive shares priced at a 3% discount to the 10-day VWAP.

James Hardie has raised its FY27 Free Cash Flow target to at least US$600 million and expects to deliver its US$125 million cost synergy target roughly a year early. The company also outlined a 4% to 7% annual organic growth ambition above market, while targeting net leverage below 2.0x by Q2 FY28.

Green360 Technologies says more than 3,500 cubic metres of concrete containing its MKX metakaolin product has now been used across major Melbourne infrastructure projects. The milestone gives the company a growing field record while it develops demand before committing to dedicated large-scale production.

L1 Long Short Fund Limited (ASX:LSF) posted a standout FY26 with a 45.4% net portfolio return, driving a 538% jump in net profit after tax to $635 million and a 22% CAGR in dividends since IPO. The fund also released its inaugural climate-related disclosures, affirming resilience amid evolving risks.

Big River Industries (ASX:BRI) reversed a $14.8 million loss in FY25 to a $4.9 million profit in FY26, driven by margin expansion and the acquisition of Johns Building Supplies. The group targets double-digit EBITDA growth in FY27 amid mixed market conditions.

James Hardie Industries has agreed to divest its European Fermacell sustainable walling and flooring business to Holcim for €840 million, while planning to close its European fiber cement operations and launch a $250 million share buyback.

Fletcher Building (ASX:FBU) reversed its FY25 loss with a $228 million net profit in FY26, driven by a 26% rise in EBIT and a $362 million reduction in net debt amid portfolio simplification and operational improvements.

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.

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.