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Thorney Opportunities Ltd swung to a $4.44 million loss before tax in FY2026, weighed down by unrealised investment losses, yet increased its final dividend and pressed on with share buybacks.

Waterco Limited delivered a robust turnaround in FY26 with net profit after tax soaring 61.6% to $15.5 million on modest revenue growth. The company expanded its Swimart franchise, advanced manufacturing insourcing, and boosted dividends to 20 cents per share fully franked.

Pengana Capital Group reported a statutory loss of $5.6 million for FY26 despite a 14% rise in funds under management, driven by upfront costs linked to new product launches and expanding private credit platforms.

Peet Limited delivered a record FY26 with net profit after tax soaring 77% to $103.4 million, driven by robust sales and a 39% jump in contracts on hand. The company boosted dividends by 68%, reflecting confidence in its diverse masterplanned communities pipeline.

Woodside Energy delivered a strong first half in 2026, with revenue up 13% to $7.45 billion, net profit after tax reaching $1.67 billion, and key LNG and oil projects advancing on schedule. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 57 US cents per share amid ongoing global market volatility.

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.

Perpetual Equity Investment Company (ASX: PIC) posted a 44.4% drop in net profit to $12.1 million for FY26, yet held its fully franked dividend steady at 8.0 cents per share and announced a shift to monthly dividend payments starting December 2026.

Schaffer Corporation reported a modest 8.6% decline in net profit for FY26 to $22.2 million, with a rebound in Automotive Leather offset by a loss at Delta and strong gains from its South Connect Jandakot property development.

EBOS Group posted a solid FY26, growing revenue nearly 10% to $13.5 billion and underlying EBITDA 5% to $614 million, while completing a major distribution centre renewal program. The company maintains its final dividend and sets a confident growth outlook for FY27.

Sims Limited delivered a striking FY26 turnaround with net profit soaring 1391%, driven by strong metals trading and a booming technology lifecycle services segment, while advancing sustainability and strategic acquisitions.

Macmahon Holdings delivered a tenth consecutive year of growth with revenue up 7.9% to $2.6 billion and net profit after tax soaring 36.8% to $101.1 million, underpinned by strong contract wins and operational discipline.

Reliance Worldwide Corporation has agreed to an exclusivity period with Brookfield Capital Partners over a A$4.75 per share acquisition proposal, valuing the company at around A$4.1 billion. The deal includes a 30-day go-shop provision allowing alternative bids.