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Michael Hill International has returned to profit growth and restored its dividend after a year of sharper execution, brand simplification and stronger cash generation. Record revenue and a 57% rise in comparable EBIT mark a meaningful recovery, although the reset remains unfinished.

Joyce Corporation Ltd (ASX: JYC) posted a record FY26 profit of $10.8 million, up 32% on normalised NPAT, underpinned by strong growth in its KWB kitchen and wardrobe business and improved Bedshed franchise performance. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 17 cents, lifting the full-year payout to 30 cents per share.

Michael Hill International delivered a landmark FY26 with record revenue of AU$655.7 million, a 57% jump in comparable EBIT, and reinstated dividends after a strategic turnaround.

Michael Hill International reported a 1.9% revenue increase to $655.7 million in FY26, with comparable EBIT up 57% to $24 million and net profit soaring 376%. The company restored dividends and announced a Chair succession.

Harvey Norman Holdings reported a 10.9% rise in profit before tax excluding one-off adjustments, driven by international retail growth and a robust property portfolio. The company declared a fully franked 13 cent final dividend, maintaining a strong balance sheet with conservative gearing.

Vicinity Centres delivered a robust FY26 with a $1.39 billion statutory net profit, strategic acquisitions in key growth corridors, and a strengthened premium retail portfolio.

Premier Investments trims FY26 Premier Retail EBIT forecast to $176 million, citing tough trading conditions and announces exit from UK Peter Alexander stores while focusing on Australian growth and loyalty programs.

SHAPE Australia has agreed to acquire Australian Professional Shopfitters (APS) for up to $29.4 million, adding a vertically integrated retail fitout capability and boosting earnings with a 5-7% EPS accretion forecast in the first full year.

Michael Hill International reported a 3% rise in group sales and a 28.6% jump in comparable EBIT for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by strong performances across Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. Despite improved earnings and cash flow, the board has opted to withhold an interim dividend, signalling cautious optimism.

Harvey Norman Holdings Limited reported a robust 6.9% rise in system sales revenue for 1H26, underpinned by strong Australian franchisee performance and overseas expansion. Profit before tax climbed 16.5%, boosted by property revaluations and disciplined cost management.

Harvey Norman Holdings detailed its expansive international growth and omni-channel strategy at its 2025 AGM, highlighting new flagship stores and AI-driven retail innovations across eight countries.

KMD Brands reported a challenging FY25 with a net loss but has launched a transformative ‘Next Level’ strategy focused on cost reset, product innovation, and digital growth. Early FY26 trading shows promising sales momentum, signaling potential turnaround.