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Medibank delivered higher FY26 operating profit, underlying earnings and dividends, while its health services arm posted strong growth after the Better Medical acquisition. The annual report also leaves investors weighing cybercrime litigation, capital flexibility and the pace of Medibank Health’s expansion.

HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT says lenders have backed the proposed transfer of operations at 10 Healthscope hospitals owned by HCW and its unlisted fund. The transaction remains subject to customary approvals, but Healthscope has paid all rent due through September 2026.

nib Group reported a 6.2% revenue increase to $3.8 billion and a 9.1% rise in underlying operating profit to $260.9 million for FY26, despite a 5.9% net profit dip. The company achieved maiden profitability in Health Services and declared a fully franked 21c dividend including a 5c special, supported by ongoing Travel insurance divestments.

Australian Clinical Labs (ASX: ACL) delivered a modest 1.7% underlying EBIT increase in FY26, navigating subdued revenue and rising labour costs with operational efficiencies and strategic initiatives.

Third Age Health Services Limited lifted revenue by 18% to NZD 22.49 million in FY26, driven by acquisitions and aged care growth, while net profit after tax rose 25% to NZD 3.09 million.

Third Age Health Services posted a 17.9% revenue increase and 24.7% profit rise for FY26, driven by strategic acquisitions and expansion in aged residential care services.

Epsilon Healthcare has achieved its highest quarterly receipts ever with $3.14 million in Q1 2026, driven by strong expansion across contract manufacturing, clinics, and pharmacy operations.

Singular Health has received a US$500,000 payment from Provider Network Solutions following the deployment of an additional 500 3DICOM MD® licenses, marking progress in commercial adoption and cost-saving benefits within a major US healthcare network.

Healthscope has paid all rent due through April 2026 for hospitals owned by HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT, while alternative operators submit plans to take over hospital operations.

Careteq Limited reported a widening half-year loss with revenues down 18%, announcing plans to sell its Embedded Health Solutions business to strengthen its balance sheet and focus on its HMR Referral platform.

EBOS Group Limited reported a solid 13% increase in revenue for the first half of FY2026, alongside a 13% rise in net profit attributable to owners, while maintaining its interim dividend.

Medibank Private Limited reported a 6% rise in operating profit for the half-year ended December 2025, despite an 11% drop in net profit after tax amid ongoing cybercrime-related costs and legal challenges. The company also raised its interim dividend by 6.4%, signalling confidence in its capital position and growth strategy.