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Ridley Corporation’s half-year results reveal a dramatic profit jump driven by its acquisition of Incitec Pivot Fertilisers Distribution, alongside a healthy dividend increase and solid segment performances.

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.

Austin Engineering Limited has reported a dramatic fall in revenue and EBITDA for the first half of fiscal 2026, yet it has declared a modest interim dividend, signalling cautious confidence amid challenges.

Qantas Airways delivered a solid half-year performance with a 5.1% rise in underlying profit before tax to $1.456 billion, underpinned by strong travel demand and fleet renewal. The Group announced a fully franked interim dividend of $300 million and a $150 million on-market share buy-back.

Ramsay Health Care’s half-year results reveal a dramatic net profit rebound, driven by prior year impairments and solid growth in Australia and Europe. The company also announced a strategic acquisition and a proposed share distribution.

Cleanaway Waste Management has upgraded its FY26 underlying EBIT guidance following a strong first half driven by solid waste services growth and successful integration of Contract Resources. The company also announced a 19.6% increase in its interim dividend.

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.

Australian Ethical Investment Limited has reported a robust half-year performance, with profits and funds under management hitting new highs, underpinned by strategic platform upgrades and sustained net inflows.

Capricorn Metals Ltd has reported a landmark half-year performance with underlying profit before tax soaring 128% to $206.8 million, supported by strong gold production and cash flow. The company also declared its first fully franked interim dividend, signalling confidence in its growth trajectory.

Super Retail Group reported a 4.2% revenue increase to $2.19 billion for the first half of FY26, driven by store expansion and online sales growth, while net profit declined nearly 20% due to higher costs and promotional activity.

Bhagwan Marine reports a sharp 67% drop in net profit for the half-year to December 2025, while announcing a transformative $130 million acquisition of Riverside Marine Holdings.

Vault Minerals has delivered a robust half-year result with a 44% jump in EBITDA and declared its first-ever dividend, signalling confidence in its growth and cash flow outlook.