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EDU Holdings has delivered record first-half 2026 results, driven by a 57% jump in Higher Education enrolments at Ikon, lifting revenue by 48% and profit before tax by 57%.

AdNeo’s subsidiary Catapult Education has been appointed to a multi-year contract with TAFE South Australia to supply vocational education content, supporting newly funded National Centres of Excellence in Early Childhood Education and National Security.

EDU Holdings lifted total student enrolments by 32% in Trimester 2 2026, driven by strong growth at its higher education arm Ikon Institute, offsetting softness in its vocational training division.

ReadCloud Limited posted a record $5.2 million in quarterly cash receipts for Q2 FY26, driven by surging demand in its school-focused ReadCloudVET and eBooks divisions. The company now serves 440 schools and is on track to meet its FY26 financial targets without raising capital.

BlinkLab’s smartphone-based Dx1 autism screening technology has been selected for Morocco’s government-funded national early screening program, marking a major milestone in digital health adoption and autism care.

NextEd Group Limited reported a 16.7% rise in underlying EBITDA and a 92% reduction in NPAT loss for H1 FY26, underpinned by AI integration and a strategic shift to higher-margin education segments.

EDU Holdings reports a robust 36% increase in total student enrolments for Trimester 1, 2026, driven by strong growth in its higher education arm, Ikon Institute. The company is strategically shifting focus towards higher education amid regulatory changes impacting recruitment.

Mayfield Childcare Limited unveils Mayfield 360, an allied health services division aimed at integrating therapy supports within its childcare network, targeting a sizable and growing segment of the National Disability Insurance Scheme market.

EDU Holdings Limited anticipates FY25 financial results near the top of its guidance, driven by strong revenue and profit growth from its higher education arm, Ikon Institute.

AdNeo Limited’s recent acquisition, Aspire by Catapult, has won a significant $148,000 contract to develop Australia’s inaugural Advanced Diploma in Digital Innovation, marking a strategic expansion in the vocational education sector.

ReadCloud Limited's FY25 results reveal a robust earnings surge driven by significant growth in Australian school-focused businesses, with underlying EBITDA more than doubling. The company signals continued momentum into FY26 amid strategic business reviews.

ReadCloud Limited reported a 5% revenue increase to $12.9 million for FY25, alongside a 109% surge in underlying EBITDA to $0.76 million, narrowing its statutory loss by 59%. Strong growth in its VET-in-Schools segment and domestic eBooks sales underpinned this improved financial performance.