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Beforepay Group Limited reported a robust half-year performance with revenues climbing 18.7% and profit after tax nearly doubling, driven by growth in lending volumes and strategic expansion of its Carrington Labs credit analytics business.

Wisr Limited reports robust half-year growth with a 23% increase in its loan book and a 14% rise in revenue, setting the stage for expected cash profitability in the second half of FY26.

Cash Converters International Limited reported an 8% rise in half-year revenue to $206.7 million, driven by franchise acquisitions and a shift in lending strategy. Despite a 17% dip in net profit due to one-off costs, the company declared a fully franked interim dividend and reinstated its Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

Cash Converters International Limited has announced the recommencement of its Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) effective 20 February 2026, restoring shareholders’ ability to reinvest dividends into additional shares with favourable terms.

Latitude Group Holdings Limited reported a robust 59% increase in Cash NPAT for FY25, driven by strong volume growth and margin expansion, while declaring a fully franked 9.00 cents per share dividend.

Harmoney Corp Limited reported a striking 166% rise in Cash NPAT to $6.1 million for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by robust loan originations and improved interest margins. The company’s scalable model and refinancing efforts underpin its strong financial momentum.

MoneyMe Limited reported a 17.2% rise in gross revenue and a 43.7% reduction in net loss for the half-year to December 2025, underpinned by strong loan book growth and enhanced funding capacity.

Solvar Limited reported a 5.8% rise in net profit for the half year ending December 2025, driven by strategic asset sales and expanded funding facilities. The company declared both interim and special dividends, signalling confidence despite ongoing regulatory challenges.

humm Group reports a $13.9 million statutory profit for 1H26, driven by commercial lending growth and strong consumer segment performance despite rising credit losses and regulatory costs.

ASB’s half-year results show a modest 1% rise in cash net profit, driven by growth in home, business, and rural lending alongside a 5% increase in customer deposits. The bank is investing heavily in technology, customer experience, and social housing initiatives to support New Zealand’s long-term prosperity.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a robust half-year result for December 2025, with a 6% rise in cash NPAT to $5.445 billion and a 10-cent dividend increase, underpinned by disciplined growth and strong capital management.

Credit Corp Group posted a steady first half with 4% revenue growth and flat net profit, setting the stage for a robust second half driven by increased lending and debt buying investments.