Latest Geopolitical Risk News

Worley Limited reveals the ongoing Middle East conflict is causing significant project delays and an estimated $30 to $40 million hit to FY26 underlying EBITA, prompting a revision to its growth outlook.

Qube Holdings anticipates a combined $13-$25 million EBITA impact in FY26 due to geopolitical tensions and severe weather, yet maintains an underlying earnings growth outlook amid operational resilience and contractual protections.

Astral Resources has reported strong drilling results across its Western Australian gold projects, progressing the Mandilla Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) and securing $1.76 million in a recent placement tranche. The company maintains a healthy cash position of $73 million as it targets first gold production in early 2028.

Electro Optic Systems (ASX: EOS) wraps up a three-year turnaround, reporting a $459 million order backlog despite a 27% revenue drop. The company expands its counter-drone and space control portfolio with the acquisition of the UK-based Interceptor business and a pending deal for MARSS, a European command-and-control software provider.

Paladin Energy has lifted its uranium production guidance for FY2026 at the Langer Heinrich Mine, citing strong ramp-up progress and improved processing metrics. The company also trimmed capital expenditure forecasts while maintaining sales and cost outlooks amid geopolitical uncertainties.

ECP Emerging Growth Limited’s portfolio plunged 19.4% in the March quarter, dragging its net tangible asset value down by nearly 30%, as growth stocks stumbled amid geopolitical tensions and rising rates. The fund added furniture retailer Koala Company and sees value in its resilient holdings despite the rough patch.

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.

Henderson Far East Income Limited posted a robust 23.3% net asset value total return for the half-year ending February 2026, supported by strong Asian tech and financial sector gains. The trust declared a 6.25p interim dividend and raised £39.1 million through new share issuance, securing a spot in the FTSE 250.

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.

Westpac Banking Corporation reports steady lending and deposit growth alongside stable margins despite geopolitical headwinds, while transaction costs from its RAMS mortgage portfolio sale weigh on first-half profits.

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.

6K Additive has secured a $3.9 million U.S. defense contract modification to expand domestic production of strategic tungsten and niobium powders, reinforcing supply chain resilience amid geopolitical risks.