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Fletcher Building posted a mixed quarterly volume update for Q3 FY26, with gains in light building products and distribution offset by weakness in heavy materials. The recent Middle East conflict adds new supply chain and cost pressures, complicating the outlook.

Virgin Australia navigates a doubling of jet fuel prices with robust hedging and fare adjustments, maintaining its FY26 earnings outlook despite rising costs.

Qantas has sharply revised its FY26 outlook as jet fuel prices soar, doubling its international unit revenue growth forecast while trimming domestic capacity and deferring its share buyback.

Cleanaway has trimmed its FY26 EBIT forecast to $460-$480 million, citing a $20 million hit from rising fuel and logistics costs linked to the Middle East war. The company leans on contractual fuel cost pass-throughs and strategic supply deals to cushion the blow.

Tamawood Limited has announced an interim fully franked dividend of 11 cents per share payable in June 2026, maintaining its debt-free status and strong cash reserves despite rising fuel costs and cost-of-living pressures.

Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) is fast-tracking the deployment of the world’s first large-scale, fully integrated green energy grid dedicated to heavy industry, aiming to eliminate diesel use across its Pilbara operations by early 2027 and full completion by 2028.

Ramelius Resources (ASX: RMS) reported gold production of 38,093 ounces for the March 2026 quarter, maintaining FY26 guidance at the midpoint. The company progressed key projects including early Never Never ore delivery and completed A$110.2 million in share buybacks.

Sims Limited projects a robust FY26 underlying EBIT between $350 million and $400 million, buoyed by strong non-ferrous metal prices and resilient memory chip demand despite geopolitical and market headwinds.

Eden Innovations reports a robust 65% increase in US OptiBlend revenue for FY2026 to date, driven by rising demand from data centres seeking cost-effective, lower-emission backup power solutions.

Air New Zealand has halted its full-year 2026 earnings guidance following a sharp spike in jet fuel prices triggered by Middle East conflict, introducing uncertainty into its financial outlook.

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.

Air New Zealand reported a $40 million net loss for the first half of FY2026, citing global engine maintenance delays and escalating aviation costs. The airline is undertaking a strategic review to restore profitability and prepare for fleet expansion.