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Helia Group’s half-year profit fell 25% to $100 million, hit by lower premiums and investment income. The insurer declared a combined 43 cents per share dividend and launched a $75 million share buy-back.

Southern Cross Media Group’s FY26 results reveal a 4.5% revenue drop amid a soft advertising market, but $30 million in merger synergies delivered a year early and digital revenue growth offer a silver lining.

SGH Ltd (ASX:SGH) reported a 1% rise in underlying EBIT to $1.55 billion for FY26, driven by margin gains at Boral and WesTrac, alongside a disciplined capital allocation strategy including a $500 million on-market buy-back.

Kip McGrath Education Centres narrowed its revenue by 4.3% to $30.1 million in FY26 while lifting profit after tax by 2.1%, driven by strategic franchise consolidation and operational efficiencies. The company also faced an unsolicited takeover bid post-reporting period.

Resmed delivered a strong FY2026 with 10% revenue growth to $5.7 billion, a 17% rise in non-GAAP EPS, and a 10% dividend hike. Strategic moves include selling MatrixCare and acquiring Noctrix Health.

Nick Scali Limited posted a 31% jump in net profit after tax to $75.7 million for FY26, driven by margin gains and UK sales recovery, and announced a fully franked final dividend of 39 cents per share.

Aerometrex expects FY26 EBITDA to more than double, driven by strong MetroMap subscription growth and record revenue, signalling a pivotal step in its SaaS transition.

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.

Aura Consolidated Group delivers strong pro forma Q2 2026 results with 27% revenue growth and a 51% improvement in adjusted EBITDA following its acquisition of Qoria.

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.

Advanced Innergy Holdings (ASX:AIH) has revised down its FY26 revenue and EBITDA forecasts due to project timing delays and supply chain issues but maintains a robust order book and financial position.