Latest Class Actions News

Cochlear is defending a class action filed in the Supreme Court of Victoria over its FY26 underlying net profit forecast. The claim covers investors who acquired interests in Cochlear shares between 15 August 2025 and 21 April 2026.

Netwealth says two subsidiaries have been served with a class action linked to First Guardian investment options offered through its superannuation master fund. The claim follows a $101 million compensation program completed in January, but the announcement does not disclose the new action’s potential cost.

Carnaby Resources’ proposed acquisition by Evolution Mining has moved closer to completion after ASIC registered the scheme booklet and Evolution waived the ACCC clearance condition. The scrip deal still requires shareholder and Court approval, with the vote set for 26 October.

Medibank delivered higher FY26 operating profit, underlying earnings and dividends, while its health services arm posted strong growth after the Better Medical acquisition. The annual report also leaves investors weighing cybercrime litigation, capital flexibility and the pace of Medibank Health’s expansion.

The Supreme Court of Victoria has approved FleetPartners’ $27 million settlement of shareholder class action proceedings. The company says available insurance proceeds will cover the full amount, with no admission of liability.

JB Hi-Fi delivered record FY2026 sales of $11.06 billion and lifted its fully franked ordinary dividend by 22.5% to 337 cents per share. The early FY2027 trading update was less assured, with Australian sales and The Good Guys declining in July as shoppers waited for promotions and technology supply remained constrained.

Collins Foods posted record FY26 revenue and underlying profit, exited Taco Bell to focus on KFC growth, and outlined ambitious expansion plans in Germany and Australia.

The Star Entertainment Group narrowed its net loss to $307 million in FY26, boosted by refinancing, operational improvements, and a joint venture exit, while navigating ongoing regulatory scrutiny and remediation efforts.

Shine Justice Ltd reported a modest 2.3% revenue increase to $209.2 million for FY26, alongside a striking 1,578% jump in net profit after tax to $9.6 million. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 2.5 cents per share, signalling confidence amid ongoing investments in technology and international expansion.

Dubber Corporation Limited (ASX:DUB) posted a 17% revenue drop in FY26 to $35.1 million, mainly due to a major contract loss in Europe, but narrowed its net loss by 78% excluding impairments and achieved cash flow breakeven in H2.

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises reported a $134.2 million statutory loss for FY26 due to significant non-cash impairments, while underlying profit rose 4%. The company is closing up to 60 stores and focusing on franchisee profitability and cost reductions.

Lovisa Holdings reported a robust FY26 with revenue up 17.6% to A$938.8 million, expanded its global store network to 1,136 locations, and declared a 33 cent final dividend, reflecting strong momentum in key markets.