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Baby Bunting anticipates FY26 pro forma NPAT between $16 million and $17 million, marking a 32% to 40% increase from FY25, despite weaker sales in the fourth quarter. The retailer’s Store of the Future refurbishments and online channels continue to drive growth amid a challenging consumer backdrop.

Whitefield Industrials delivered a $21.1 million net profit for FY2026, upheld its long-standing dividend track record, and outperformed its benchmark despite geopolitical tensions and market volatility.

Marlin Global’s portfolio lagged the broader market in May 2026, weighed down by semiconductor underexposure and near-term revenue challenges in key holdings, while AI-focused stocks powered a narrow rally.

TPG Telecom’s 2026 Investor Day reaffirmed FY26 EBITDA guidance and outlined a medium-term plan focused on mobile revenue growth, digital transformation, and cost efficiency, supported by a robust balance sheet ahead of spectrum licence renewals.

Burger Fuel Group reported a 91.8% surge in net profit to NZD 1.97 million for FY26, driven by sales growth, reduced legal costs, and a one-off store sale gain, despite geopolitical headwinds in the Middle East.

Mainfreight reported a 2.8% revenue increase to NZ$5.38 billion for FY26, but profit before tax declined 8.5% to NZ$350.9 million, weighed down by higher overheads and regional challenges. The company declared a steady final dividend and outlined ongoing network expansion plans.

KMD Brands delivered steady sales growth and margin improvement in Q3 FY26, driven by Kathmandu and Rip Curl, while launching a business review to explore options for accelerating shareholder value.

Whitefield Industrials reported a 5.6% drop in net profit to $21.1 million for FY2026 but maintained its fully franked dividend at 10.5 cents per share, while its portfolio outperformed the ASX200 Industrials benchmark over one and three years.

Endeavour Group posts modest sales gains in Retail and Hotels for Q3 F26 while bracing for supply chain pressures from Middle East tensions and launching a $100 million cost reduction drive.

Kingfish Limited’s portfolio endured a tough first quarter of 2026, with a 7.2% adjusted NAV decline amid Iran conflict-driven volatility. While a2 Milk’s expansion in China buoyed gains, shares in consumer-exposed names and tech-linked Vista Group plunged sharply.

Scentre Group’s first-quarter update reveals robust sales and visitation gains, near-full occupancy, and steady capital management moves, underpinning its confidence in 2026 earnings growth despite geopolitical uncertainties.

Endeavour Group reported a solid first half for fiscal 2026 with underlying EBIT of $563 million, supported by retail price leadership and strong hotel sales growth. The group raised capital expenditure guidance, reflecting accelerated hotel renewals and strategic investments.