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ALS Limited reported a 25.8% jump in underlying net profit after tax to AUD 381.2 million for FY26, driven by strong commodity testing demand and margin expansion. The company raised its dividend and advanced major hub lab projects while navigating a post-year-end cyber incident.

AVITA Medical reported a 4% revenue increase in Q1 2026 with a narrowed net loss, underpinned by a new BARDA contract and promising Cohealyx clinical data. Leadership changes and regulatory approvals support a confident outlook.

Aristocrat Leisure delivered a strong half-year profit surge with 16% growth in normalised NPATA on a constant currency basis, driven by market share gains and strategic investments, while declaring a 50c interim dividend.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a steady cash profit of around $2.7 billion in 3Q26, balancing disciplined lending growth and cautious provisioning amid geopolitical and economic uncertainties.

Bhagwan Marine expects FY26 EBITDA between $44.5m and $46.5m, buoyed by Riverside Marine acquisition despite Middle East conflict causing project delays. The company highlights margin gains, disciplined costs, and rising recurring revenue as it advances integration and growth plans.

Metcash Limited projects an underlying NPAT between $268 million and $270 million for FY26, buoyed by strong second-half momentum in Hardware & Tools and disciplined cost management driving cash flow and margin resilience.

News Corporation reported a 9% revenue increase to $2.185 billion in Q3 FY2026, driven by growth across its media and real estate segments, but net income attributable to stockholders declined 14% amid rising costs and restructuring.

Fluence Corporation Limited (ASX: FLC) reports a 52% revenue surge in FY2025 driven by strategic growth in Smart Product Solutions and recurring revenue, alongside progress on a major Ivory Coast water treatment plant.

Spenda Limited has sold its Ledger platform to APG Pay for $1.8 million, cutting $2.7 million in annual costs and streamlining operations to concentrate on its core revenue-generating products.

Motio Ltd has marked a turning point with its first net profit, record sales activity, and a 13% increase in forward revenue, signaling a shift to scalable growth.

Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG) reported a 30% jump in FY2026 net profit to A$4.85 billion, driven by growth across all divisions and bolstered by strategic investments in AI and sustainability. The board declared a total dividend of A$7 per share and maintained a strong capital position amid ongoing regulatory remediation.

News Corporation posted a solid third quarter with revenues climbing 9% to $2.19 billion and net income from continuing operations up 13% to $121 million, driven by robust performances in Digital Real Estate Services, Dow Jones, and Book Publishing.