Latest Cost Control News

Katana Capital Limited lifted its net profit by 43% to $3.8 million for FY2026, underpinned by a 4% revenue rise and solid investment income gains. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 0.5 cents per share and continued its share buyback program.

hipages Group lifted FY26 revenue 9% to $90.6 million and expanded EBITDA margin to a record 25.3%, driven by strong subscription ARPU growth and AI-powered platform enhancements. The Group also acquired a majority stake in Viz Insurance and launched a 10% on-market share buy-back.

City Chic Collective’s FY26 underlying EBITDA surged 92% to $12.3 million, driven by ANZ growth and cost discipline, while group revenue fell 3.1%. The company enters FY27 with a stronger margin profile and a clean inventory position amid ongoing US tariff challenges.

Capral Limited posted a solid first half for 2026 with revenue rising 14% on higher aluminium prices and volume growth, while earnings remained steady despite cost pressures and subdued residential demand.

Chorus reported solid FY26 results with revenue growth driven by fibre expansion and disciplined cost management, while accelerating copper network retirement and launching new digital infrastructure services.

Audeara Limited has raised $1.26 million through a two-tranche share placement to back its expanding technology licensing and retail channels, following a year of revenue growth and reduced cash burn.

Coast Entertainment (ASX:CEH) posted a $6.1 million net profit in FY26, driven by strong theme park attendance and record revenues, while securing a major land development approval that boosts asset value by over $50 million.

LGI Limited posted a robust FY26 with a 35.5% rise in net profit, underpinned by a 33% jump in biogas flows and a $56 million capital raise fueling expansion beyond 80MW.

TPG Telecom posted a steady half-year with 3.1% mobile revenue growth offsetting broadband declines, delivering 1% EBITDA growth and declaring a 10 cent dividend.

Viridis Mining and Minerals completes a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Colossus Rare Earth Project, confirming strong economics and project readiness, while securing $120 million in equity funding to advance into execution.

PlaySide Studios reversed a prior-year loss with a 13% revenue increase to $54.9 million and a 144% jump in net profit to $5.4 million, driven by strong Original IP sales and a strategic cost restructure.

Shriro Holdings (ASX: SHM) posted a 7.5% revenue increase to $111 million for FY26, alongside a 44% jump in net profit after tax to $10.8 million. The company declared a fully franked final dividend and completed substantial share buy-backs, while guiding FY27 EBITDA to $12–15 million amid increased marketing spend.