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Fletcher Building has raised its FY26 EBIT guidance to $400m-$403m, buoyed by stronger volumes across key divisions and a $52m boost from property sales. However, caution remains over potential project delays and cost inflation impacting early FY27 performance.

Transurban has finished a major NSW motorway upgrade that promises faster commutes and better airport access, while agreeing to sell its remaining share in a Montreal toll road for CAD 280 million.

Super Retail Group reports a subdued second half in FY26 with 0.4% like-for-like sales growth, impacted by geopolitical tensions and inflation, while costs rise to $66 million due to accelerated projects.

Woolworths Group posted a 4.5% increase in third quarter sales, led by strong Australian Food and WooliesX eCommerce growth, while signaling cautious EBIT guidance due to inflation and Middle East conflict impacts.

Metcash Limited reported a marginal rise in sales revenue to $8.48 billion for 1H26, with underlying EBITDA up 2% driven by Food pillar growth, while EBIT declined 2.4% amid challenges in Liquor and Hardware segments. The Board declared an interim fully franked dividend of 8.5 cents per share.

Metcash Limited reported an 8.9% rise in FY25 sales revenue to $17.3 billion and an 8.6% increase in underlying EBITDA, driven by strong Food pillar growth and the acquisition of Superior Foods. However, declines in Liquor and Hardware EBIT tempered overall profit growth.