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Harvey Norman Holdings Limited reported a robust 6.9% rise in system sales revenue for 1H26, underpinned by strong Australian franchisee performance and overseas expansion. Profit before tax climbed 16.5%, boosted by property revaluations and disciplined cost management.

Merino & Co. has landed a significant A$300,000 domestic purchase order, marking a key step in its strategy to rebuild and strengthen its Australian wholesale channels while balancing international growth.

Shaver Shop Group Limited posted solid first-half results for FY26, with record gross profit margins and steady profit growth underpinned by its private brand Transform-U. The specialty retailer continues to balance growth initiatives with a conservative financial position.

Lark Distilling Co. has reported a solid 10% increase in net sales revenue for the first half of FY26, driven by strong whisky sales and international expansion. The company is gearing up for a major global portfolio launch in the second half, backed by a refreshed brand and enhanced production capacity.

Zimi Limited has landed a significant contract with Homecorp to supply smart home devices for nearly 300 apartments in a major Gold Coast development, marking a milestone in smart technology adoption in residential construction.

Brambles Limited reported a 5% rise in sales revenue and a 7% increase in underlying profit for the half-year ended December 2025, alongside a raised interim dividend. The company navigated volume declines with price realisation and productivity gains, while advancing sustainability goals.

Wesfarmers has reported a 9.3% rise in net profit after tax to $1.6 billion for H1 2026, driven by robust performances in Bunnings, Kmart Group, and lithium operations. The company also announced a 7.4% increase in its interim dividend amid ongoing cost pressures and strategic AI partnerships.

Cycliq Group Limited reported a 27% revenue decline for the half-year ending December 2025 but managed to return to profitability amid strategic platform upgrades and steady customer engagement.

Baby Bunting has reported a robust first half FY26 performance, driven by strong sales growth and a record gross margin, while maintaining its full-year profit guidance amid ongoing store refurbishments.

Vita Life Sciences has reported a strong FY2025 with record revenue of $93.3 million and net profit after tax rising 18.8%, while declaring a 14.0 cents per share dividend.

Treasury Wine Estates reported a statutory loss driven by a significant US asset impairment but showed underlying growth in key markets. The company suspends its interim dividend and targets $100 million in annual cost savings through its TWE Ascent program.

Treasury Wine Estates reports a sharp 39.6% drop in earnings and a $649 million statutory loss due to a major US asset impairment, suspending dividends to preserve capital while advancing a $100 million cost-cutting transformation.