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GWA Group posted modest revenue and earnings growth in FY26, driven by volume gains across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, while raising dividends and advancing strategic priorities despite challenging market conditions.

BlueScope Steel posted a remarkable 857% jump in reported NPAT to $802 million for FY2026, underpinned by strong US spreads, cost discipline, and growth in value-added steel products. The company declared record dividends and advanced key decarbonisation projects, signaling a confident transition from investment to shareholder returns.

Telstra reported a solid FY26 with EBITDAaL up 4% and cash EPS rising 14%, alongside increased capital expenditure and a new $1 billion share buyback. The company is advancing its digital infrastructure investments and AI capabilities while addressing a significant July network outage under regulatory scrutiny.

Challenger Gold has raised A$85 million and revamped its leadership to accelerate development of the Hualilán Gold Project, shifting from toll treatment to an integrated mining and processing operation backed by a new 35,000-metre drilling campaign.

Horizon Oil has delivered a record FY26 production of 2.15 million barrels of oil equivalent and expanded its footprint to five countries following the Cue Energy takeover. The company’s diversified portfolio and disciplined capital management underpin a robust growth pipeline through 2028.

InVert Graphite has delivered a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate of 32.2 million tonnes at 8.0% Total Graphitic Carbon for its Kumba Deposit in Tanzania, underpinning its Morogoro Project with a substantial near-surface graphite resource.

Evolution Mining plans to release its FY26 financial results on 19 August, highlighting 715koz gold and 66kt copper production with robust cash flow and cost metrics.

Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) reported a 742% jump in net profit to $281 million for FY26 despite a 9% revenue decline, driven by Waitsia Gas Plant reaching full capacity and stringent cost control. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 2 cents per share.

REA Group Ltd (ASX:REA) posted a robust FY26 with revenue up 7% to A$1.793 billion and core net profit rising 15% to A$682 million, supported by record audience engagement and strategic AI investments.

ION Video has boosted its cash runway by six months to December 2027 following a $612,498 capital injection from option exercises, while advancing commercial talks in the US.

Micro-X has named Brian Gonzales as its new CEO, initiating a strategic reset focused on medical CT technology. The company also secured $8 million in convertible note commitments to fund development and extend its financial runway through FY27.

Bhagwan Marine Limited has reaffirmed its FY26 EBITDA guidance, projecting combined earnings between $44.5 million and $46.5 million excluding acquisition costs, while highlighting strong cash flow and disciplined capital management during Riverside Marine integration.