Latest Healthcare Sector News

Integral Diagnostics Limited has reported a robust half-year performance, with revenues soaring 55.6% and EBITDA nearly doubling, driven by strong patient volume growth and successful integration of Capitol Health. The company also declared a fully franked interim dividend of 3.3 cents per share.

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare has raised its full-year revenue and profit forecasts for FY26, buoyed by strong hospital product growth and favourable exchange rates, while navigating the complexities of a recent US Supreme Court tariff ruling.

Ramsay Health Care is set to simplify its corporate structure by distributing its majority stake in European healthcare provider Ramsay Santé directly to shareholders, enabling focused growth strategies for both entities.

nib Group has announced a 5.47% average increase in health insurance premiums for 2026, citing rising hospital costs and increased claims. The insurer highlights efforts to ease out-of-pocket expenses and support chronic illness management amid sector-wide pressures.

Vita Life Sciences has reported a strong FY2025 with record revenue of $93.3 million and net profit after tax rising 18.8%, while declaring a 14.0 cents per share dividend.

Ramsay Health Care has cleared a major regulatory hurdle with ACCC approval to acquire National Capital Private Hospital, setting the stage for completion in early fiscal 2027.

Cochlear Limited has announced an ordinary dividend of AUD 2.15 per share for the six months ending December 2025, with payments scheduled for April 2026 and options for currency conversion based on shareholder location.

Cochlear Limited posted a modest 1% increase in sales revenue for the half year ending December 2025, while underlying net profit fell 9%, impacted by cloud computing costs and a slower-than-expected Nexa System rollout. The company maintains its dividend and outlines cautious FY26 guidance.

Arena REIT reported a robust half-year performance for HY2026, with net profit rising to $110 million and earnings per security up 5.4%. The company reaffirmed its FY2026 distribution guidance, underpinned by strong rental growth and disciplined capital management.

Arena REIT reported a remarkable 202% jump in net profit for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by significant property revaluation gains and steady rental income growth. Distributions rose 5%, supported by an expanded and fully leased portfolio of early learning and healthcare properties.

Trajan Group Holdings reports a mixed first half for FY26 with soft Q1 performance but a strong Q2 rebound, maintaining full-year guidance amid tariff and cost pressures.

Arena REIT has announced its December 2025 quarter distribution of 4.8125 cents per stapled security, reflecting steady income from its social infrastructure portfolio. The distribution includes components relevant for tax purposes, underscoring the REIT’s ongoing compliance and investor transparency.