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GWA Group delivered its third consecutive year of volume growth in FY26, lifting revenue, normalised EBIT and its fully franked dividend despite weak housing and renovation conditions. The trade-off was a sharp decline in operating cash flow and higher net debt following inventory purchases and a $25 million share buyback.

News Corp has reported record fiscal 2026 revenue of $9 billion, with Total Segment EBITDA exceeding $1.6 billion and free cash flow reaching $811 million. Dow Jones and digital real estate services led the performance, while the company returned $643 million through share buybacks.

Katana Capital Limited (ASX:KAT) delivered a 17.98% gross investment return in FY2026, beating the All Ordinaries by 15.55 percentage points as its portfolio benefited from defence, infrastructure, resources and technology exposures. Net profit rose to $3.808 million, while the listed investment company entered FY2027 with elevated cash and a deliberately cautious stance on banks.

RMA Global grew revenue 7% to $22.7 million in FY26, driven by US market gains and integration of Curated Social, but losses widened to $3.5 million. The company rebranded as Renowned and secured record US brokerage deals.

The Agency Group Australia Ltd (ASX:AU1) reported a 21% jump in Gross Commission Income to $151.6 million for FY26, alongside a 56% reduction in net loss. The company expanded its agent network and property management portfolio, navigating a softening housing market with operational discipline.

Embelton Limited has reported a solid 20.4% increase in revenue and a 34.7% jump in profit after tax for FY2026, underpinned by a strategic pivot away from residential construction towards infrastructure and social sectors. The company held its dividend steady amid improving cash flow and reduced borrowings.

Capral Limited posted a solid first half for 2026 with revenue rising 14% on higher aluminium prices and volume growth, while earnings remained steady despite cost pressures and subdued residential demand.

Australian Finance Group (ASX:AFG) reported a 39% jump in FY26 net profit after tax to AUD 48.5 million, driven by growth across its broker network and lending book, alongside its first mandatory climate disclosures.

Super Retail Group reported a 3.2% revenue increase to $4.2 billion in FY26, but statutory net profit fell 7.2% to $206 million amid higher costs and project investments. A new five-year strategy aims to drive growth despite a challenging retail environment.

Eureka Group Holdings has acquired Townsville Lakes Holiday Park, adding 110 sites and targeting an 18.2% IRR through conversion to long-term rentals amid tight regional housing markets.

Barramundi Limited’s portfolio delivered a 2.2% gross return in July, outpacing the S&P/ASX200 hedged benchmark, driven by strong performances in healthcare and financials alongside strategic portfolio adjustments.

Tian An Australia Limited posted a significant half-year loss of $3.9 million for June 2026, reversing prior profits as revenue plunged 86% due to lower sales at The Henley, Enfield. The company continues development across multiple residential projects while supported by a $230 million interest-free loan facility.