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Woodside Energy Group Ltd reported a 115% increase in net profit after tax to US$3.573 billion in 2024 despite a 6% revenue decline, driven by record production and strategic growth in LNG and new energy sectors.

Newmont Corporation’s 2024 Annual Report reveals a robust financial performance fueled by higher metal prices and the strategic acquisition of Newcrest Mining. The company also embarks on a major portfolio reshaping with planned divestitures of six non-core assets.

Goodman Group reports a robust 8% increase in 1H25 operating profit to $1.22 billion and launches a $4 billion equity placement to fund its ambitious data centre growth strategy across global metro hubs.

James Hardie Industries plc reported a 3% decline in Q3 FY25 net sales to $953 million and a 15% drop in adjusted net income to $154 million, yet reaffirmed its full-year guidance and outlined ambitious growth plans for FY26.

Corporate Travel Management Limited reported strong half-year results for the period ending December 31, 2024, with significant EBITDA growth and effective capital management, returning $52.3 million to shareholders. The company sets ambitious FY25 and FY26 targets focused on sustainable profit growth and market share expansion.

Brisbane Broncos Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.02 per share for the 2024 financial year, signaling steady returns for shareholders.

WAM Active Limited has reported a robust half-year performance with a 33.2% increase in net profit and a fully franked interim dividend of 3.0 cents per share, underscoring its commitment to shareholder returns despite ongoing legal challenges.

Infomedia Limited has announced an on-market share buyback of up to 5% of its issued capital, signalling confidence in its financial strength and commitment to shareholder value. The buyback will be executed over the next 12 months, leveraging the company’s robust cash reserves.

BHP Group Limited reported a remarkable 376% increase in half-year profit despite an 8% revenue dip, driven by operational excellence and strategic investments in copper and potash. The company declared a lower interim dividend, signaling a balanced approach to shareholder returns and growth.

Baby Bunting Group Limited reported a 2.4% increase in revenue to $254.4 million for the half-year ended December 2024, alongside a 45.3% surge in net profit after tax. The company expanded its footprint with two new stores and improved gross margins, signaling operational momentum despite withholding an interim dividend.

Aurizon Holdings reported a 3% revenue increase in its half-year FY2025 results, driven by higher coal volumes, but underlying NPAT fell 14% due to rising costs and customer mix effects. The company’s strong free cash flow supports an expanded $300 million buy-back program.

BlueScope Steel reported a resilient $309 million underlying EBIT for 1H FY2025 despite depressed steel spreads, announcing a 30 cents per share interim dividend and extending its buy-back program. The company is targeting a $500 million incremental EBIT uplift by 2030 through cost initiatives and strategic growth projects.