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Novatti Group Limited has reported a striking turnaround to a $3.8 million profit in the first half of 2026, despite a 42% drop in revenue. The fintech’s strategic divestments and reclassification of its AUDC investment signal a pivotal shift in its growth trajectory.

Virgin Australia has reported robust first-half FY26 results, with underlying EBIT up 11.7% driven by strong leisure travel and transformation gains, despite inflationary pressures.

WT Financial Group has reported robust half-year results for H1 FY2026, marked by a 20.8% increase in underlying net profit after tax and a fully franked interim dividend. The company’s strategic pivot to a business-to-business advice model and its Investco joint venture underpin its growth trajectory.

Clydesdale Bank, trading as Virgin Money, will transfer its banking business to Nationwide Building Society following High Court approval, marking a key step in their integration.

ARC Funds Limited posted a $1 million loss for the half-year ending December 2025, while significantly increasing revenues and expanding its ownership in The Term Deposit Shop to 74.48%. The company raised nearly $1.9 million to support growth initiatives amid ongoing operational challenges.

COG Financial Services reported solid half-year results with an 8% rise in underlying revenue and a 14% increase in profit after tax, driven by acquisitions and expanded equity stakes. The company also announced a fully franked interim dividend of 3.5 cents per share.

Atturra Limited reported a $4 million loss for the half-year ending December 2025, even as revenue jumped nearly 28%. The company’s recent acquisition of Blue Connections adds complexity to its financial outlook.

Smartgroup Corporation Ltd reported robust 2025 results, driven by digital innovation, expanding customer base, and a strengthened sustainability strategy. The company declared generous dividends and outlined a confident outlook for continued margin expansion.

Ironbark Balanced Income Limited reported a solid half-year profit increase of 14.6%, driven by strong portfolio returns and a strategic shift to quarterly dividends. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 1.3 cents per share payable in March 2026.

Freelancer Limited has reported a landmark FY25 with record net profit and revenue growth, powered by strong AI integration and strategic expansion across its core marketplaces.

Helia Group Limited has announced a combined ordinary and special dividend of AUD 0.83 per share, signalling a strong return to shareholders with payments scheduled for late March 2026.

Iress Limited reported a 7.4% revenue decline to $556.3 million for FY25 but achieved a 21.5% rise in profit before tax, declaring a fully franked final dividend of 13 cents per share. The company sharpened its focus on core Wealth and Trading software businesses while advancing sustainability and AI innovation.