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Meridian Energy (NZX:MEL) reported a strong turnaround in FY26 with a $130 million net profit after tax, driven by improved hydro and wind generation, retail growth, and strategic investments in renewable projects and grid flexibility.

Ingenia Communities Group (ASX: INA) reported an 18% rise in FY26 EBIT to $193.4 million, beating guidance, while underlying EPS grew 16% to 35.8 cents. The group also extended its land lease development pipeline to 8,800 sites, underpinning future growth.

humm Group reports a 60% drop in FY26 net profit after tax to $15.7 million, weighed down by irregular legal expenses and credit impairments, while declaring a final dividend and completing major board renewal.

Scentre Group reported a 24.6% jump in half-year profit to $974.5 million despite an 8.3% dip in revenue, driven by strategic sales and robust leasing activity. The group upgraded its full-year FFO and distribution guidance, highlighting a confident outlook.

Carindale Property Trust (ASX: CDP) reported a robust 50.7% jump in net profit for FY26, boosted by a $25.6 million property revaluation gain, alongside an 8.8% rise in funds from operations and a 5% lift in distributions.

Scentre Group’s half-year profit jumped 24.6% to $974.5 million despite a revenue dip, driven by strong property valuations and operational growth. The group raised full-year earnings and distribution forecasts while advancing key redevelopment projects and strategic land initiatives.

Woodside Energy delivered a strong first half in 2026, with revenue up 13% to $7.45 billion, net profit after tax reaching $1.67 billion, and key LNG and oil projects advancing on schedule. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 57 US cents per share amid ongoing global market volatility.

Cedar Woods Properties delivered a record $65.6 million net profit after tax in FY26, up 36%, supported by strong presales and disciplined capital management, while targeting 15% NPAT growth in FY27.

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure reported a 14.2% rise in net profit for H1 2026, underpinned by higher terminal charges and ongoing capital investment, while raising distribution guidance by 8.5%.

AUB Group delivered a robust FY26 with 12.2% underlying NPAT growth to $224.6 million, driven by strong international and domestic performances, and completed its strategic UK Prestige acquisition. The company declared a fully franked 71-cent final dividend and provided positive FY27 profit guidance.

Navigator Global Investments grew assets under management by 21% to USD33.6 billion in FY26 but reported a 10% drop in adjusted EBITDA and suspended dividends to fund expansion, including a major acquisition closed post-year-end.

L1 Gold Fund Limited (ASX:LGF) reported a $71.1 million net loss in its inaugural reporting period, dragged down by a sharp gold price decline and sector volatility. The fund outperformed peers with a -10.9% portfolio return and announced a $160 million placement and entitlement offer at $2.25 per share.