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Domino’s Pizza Enterprises reported a $134.2 million statutory loss for FY26 due to significant non-cash impairments, while underlying profit rose 4%. The company is closing up to 60 stores and focusing on franchisee profitability and cost reductions.

Retail Food Group (ASX:RFG) posted a 10.7% revenue drop to A$127.9 million in FY26 but returned to profit with a statutory net profit of A$1.1 million, driven by cost rationalisation and operational improvements.

Nanosonics reported steady FY26 revenue growth driven by its trophon disinfection platform and advanced the CORIS System towards commercial launch, backed by a strong balance sheet and a new $40 million share buyback.

EVT Limited posted strong FY26 growth across hotels and entertainment, unveiling a $800 million capital recycling program and a strategic group structure review to fuel future expansion.

Cash Converters posted 11% revenue growth in FY26 driven by franchise acquisitions and loan book evolution, while net profit fell 20% amid strategic shifts and one-off costs.

Accent Group posted a statutory loss for FY26 driven by a significant goodwill impairment, while reaffirming its 2030 growth ambitions and urging shareholders to reject Frasers Group's takeover offer.

Peter Warren Automotive reported a modest revenue increase to AUD 2.489 billion in FY26 but saw profit after tax nearly halve to AUD 6.3 million, reflecting margin pressure in new vehicles and rising operating costs. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 0.6 cents per share and is poised for growth with expanded Chinese brand exposure and a disciplined acquisition pipeline.

Guzman y Gomez (ASX: GYG) reported strong FY26 growth with network sales rising 18% and underlying NPAT up 30%, while completing its exit from the US market and announcing a 48 cents fully franked dividend.

Medical Developments International (ASX:MVP) reported a 9% revenue increase to $42.6 million and a 566% jump in net profit to $0.6 million for FY26, driven by robust growth in its Pain Management segment and expanded paediatric approvals in Europe.

Viva Leisure posted a 12.2% revenue increase to $237.1 million and a 144.5% jump in net profit after tax for FY2026, declaring its first fully franked dividend and launching Meridium Global as a standalone payments and technology business.

CSL Limited’s FY2026 results reveal modest revenue growth offset by a multibillion-dollar statutory loss driven by restructuring and impairments, alongside a maintained dividend and a strategic focus on sustainable growth.

Challenger Limited delivered a solid FY26 with normalised net profit after tax rising 3% to $468 million, supported by record annuity sales and strategic partnerships. The company also declared a 7% higher fully franked dividend and announced an upsized $450 million share buy-back.