Latest Data Centres News

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.

NoviqTech (ASX: NVQ) advances its biochar carbon removal strategy with a key non-binding MoU covering 70% of credits from its Great Barrier Reef project, targeting 2026 commercial milestones.

NEXTDC has closed a A$1.7 billion subordinated hybrid securities offer fully backed by La Caisse, enhancing its liquidity to an estimated A$8.4 billion by June 30, 2026.

Metallium has secured binding contracts for 50% of its Stage-1 US printed circuit board feedstock target, reinforcing its path to commercial scale-up at its Texas Technology Campus.

AGL Energy tightens its FY26 earnings outlook, buoyed by strong operational performance and strategic investments in batteries and gas peaking assets amid rising electricity demand driven by data centres and electrification.

NEXTDC urges eligible retail shareholders to participate in its A$1.5 billion entitlement offer, priced at a 10.9% discount, with a top-up facility available. The retail offer closes on 11 May 2026, following recent senior debt commitments that bolster its growth plans.

HMC Capital has unveiled a streamlined strategy focusing on high-return platforms across real estate, digital infrastructure, private credit, and energy transition, reaffirming its FY26 operating EPS guidance above 40 cents pre-tax and announcing significant capital recycling and growth initiatives.

DigiCo Infrastructure REIT has agreed to sell its Chicago data centre for US$750 million, reducing net debt by two-thirds and freeing capital to fast-track its Sydney SYD1 development.

CDC Data Centres has landed Australia's largest-ever data centre contract, a 555MW deal with a US investment grade client that pushes its total contracted capacity beyond 1GW and is set to boost EBITDAF past A$1 billion in FY28.

Axel REE is accelerating its in situ recovery (ISR) mining trials at the Caladão Project in Brazil, leveraging a low-cost, environmentally friendly extraction method and a unique gallium resource to position itself as a strategic supplier for Western markets.

Synertec Corporation has signed a non-binding MoU with Hitachi Energy to jointly develop battery energy storage systems and microgrid solutions targeting Australia’s booming energy and data centre sectors.

NRW Holdings has reaffirmed its FY26 guidance with revenue expected between $4.1 billion and $4.2 billion and underlying EBITA of $275 million to $285 million, supported by a robust $7.5 billion order book and strategic acquisitions in energy transition and digital innovation.