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Baby Bunting anticipates FY26 pro forma NPAT between $16 million and $17 million, marking a 32% to 40% increase from FY25, despite weaker sales in the fourth quarter. The retailer’s Store of the Future refurbishments and online channels continue to drive growth amid a challenging consumer backdrop.

Calix’s Leilac unit has teamed up with Ambuja Cements to trial a commercial-scale carbon capture retrofit at the Sanghi plant, aiming to slash emissions and fuel costs without upfront capital.

Fletcher Building expects FY26 EBIT of $375m-$380m, bolstered by $40m in property sale gains, while executing significant divestments to reduce net debt. The company will withdraw its Moody’s credit rating as it targets a simpler capital structure.

2 Cheap Cars Group held its ground in a challenging FY26, delivering a net profit after tax of $3.2 million amid rising carbon costs and softer vehicle sales, supported by a robust second-half recovery and record finance penetration.

Mainfreight reported a 2.8% revenue increase to NZ$5.38 billion for FY26, but profit before tax declined 8.5% to NZ$350.9 million, weighed down by higher overheads and regional challenges. The company declared a steady final dividend and outlined ongoing network expansion plans.

Experience Co posted a slight decline in Q3 FY26 revenue and underlying EBITDA, weighed down by adverse weather, industrial action, and inflationary pressures, while advancing cost reductions and strategic reviews.

Millennium & Copthorne Hotels New Zealand (MCK) posted robust 2025 revenue gains driven by acquisitions and refurbishments, yet signals a cautious outlook for 2026 as geopolitical tensions and rising costs cloud the horizon.

General Capital Limited reported an 18% increase in revenue to $26.8 million for the year ended March 2026, while net profit after tax held steady at $2.7 million amid economic uncertainty and a goodwill impairment. The company declared a fully imputed final dividend, signalling confidence despite regulatory challenges.

Bhagwan Marine expects FY26 EBITDA between $44.5m and $46.5m, buoyed by Riverside Marine acquisition despite Middle East conflict causing project delays. The company highlights margin gains, disciplined costs, and rising recurring revenue as it advances integration and growth plans.

Aurizon reports volume growth across coal, bulk, and container freight for ten months to April, maintaining FY2026 EBITDA and dividend guidance amid a temporary $10 million fuel cost timing hit.

Sigma Healthcare reports robust growth in Chemist Warehouse sales across Australia and internationally, announces a joint venture to enter the UK market, and secures a major distribution centre lease in New Zealand to support its expanding network.

Eden Innovations has expanded its EdenCrete Pz7 installations across North America, launched a new defence-focused division EdenShield, and eliminated costly debt, positioning for growth with a $4 million capital raise.