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Oliver's Real Food swung to a statutory profit of $598k in FY2026, reversing a $2.91 million loss a year earlier, driven by store closures and cost discipline. Despite an 8% revenue drop, EBITDAI surged 36.8%, and the company kicked off FY27 with encouraging sales and earnings growth.

Joyce Corporation Ltd (ASX: JYC) posted a record FY26 profit of $10.8 million, up 32% on normalised NPAT, underpinned by strong growth in its KWB kitchen and wardrobe business and improved Bedshed franchise performance. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 17 cents, lifting the full-year payout to 30 cents per share.

Hallenstein Glasson delivered a robust FY26 performance with group sales climbing 19.6% to $563 million and net profit before tax surging around 43.5%, buoyed by currency tailwinds and solid operational control.

NTAW Holdings reported a 15.7% revenue drop to $445.3 million in FY2026 but improved net losses and operating EBITDA amid a strategic reset. The company divested its South African stake and plans asset sales as it targets modest growth in FY2027.

Accent Group posted a statutory loss for FY26 driven by a significant goodwill impairment, while reaffirming its 2030 growth ambitions and urging shareholders to reject Frasers Group's takeover offer.

Lifestyle Communities reported a transformative FY26 with a sharp rebound in new home sales, substantial debt reduction, and record homeowner satisfaction, despite ongoing market headwinds and regulatory uncertainty.

Beam Communications reported a $168K operating cash outflow in Q4FY26 due to one-off costs but underlying cashflow excluding these was positive. The company ended the quarter with $4 million cash after a capital return and is exploring asset sales and shareholder returns to reposition for growth.

KMD Brands expects a 5% rise in FY26 sales and a more than doubling of EBITDA, while planning to divest its Southeast Asian manufacturing facility over the next year.

Lifestyle Communities has boosted new home sales by over 50% year-to-date in FY26 while slashing unsold inventory and net debt, positioning itself for stronger long-term returns amid cautious market conditions.

MFF Capital Investments’ May update shows a modest fall in net tangible assets per share and outlines a cautious yet optimistic portfolio stance amid geopolitical tensions and technological advances.

Experience Co posted a slight decline in Q3 FY26 revenue and underlying EBITDA, weighed down by adverse weather, industrial action, and inflationary pressures, while advancing cost reductions and strategic reviews.

Webjet Group reported a 1% revenue rise to $136.4 million for FY26 but saw underlying EBITDA drop 20% to $28.1 million due to increased investment and softer trading. The company completed its Locomote acquisition, announced a fully franked 4 cents per share dividend, and revealed CEO Katrina Barry’s resignation.