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APA Group (ASX:APA) posted an 81% jump in net profit after tax to AUD 234 million for FY26, driven by strong EBITDA growth, cost savings, and contributions from new assets. The company declared its 22nd consecutive distribution increase, advancing key infrastructure projects and sustainability goals.

Maas Group Holdings posted a record FY26 with underlying EBITDA up 37% to $300.3 million, driven by electrical manufacturing growth. The $1.7 billion sale of its Construction Materials division to Heidelberg Materials is set to reshape its capital allocation and growth strategy.

Brambles Limited posted a 6% rise in sales revenue to US$7.04 billion for FY26, navigating US repair bottlenecks with decisive investments and reaffirming growth targets for FY27 and beyond.

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.

Shriro Holdings (ASX: SHM) posted a 7.5% revenue increase to $111 million for FY26, alongside a 44% jump in net profit after tax to $10.8 million. The company declared a fully franked final dividend and completed substantial share buy-backs, while guiding FY27 EBITDA to $12–15 million amid increased marketing spend.

Healius Limited posted a modest revenue increase and underlying loss improvement for FY26, overshadowed by a substantial non-cash goodwill impairment and ongoing sector pressures.

Breville Group delivered record FY26 revenue of AUD 1.81 billion and EBIT of AUD 207 million, navigating tariff volatility and currency headwinds while completing a major manufacturing diversification.

BHP Group Limited’s 2026 US Annual Report (Form 20-F) filed with the SEC details robust production across key assets, disciplined capital allocation, and advances in sustainability and leadership transition.

Turners Automotive Group delivered record FY26 results with a 14% dividend rise, underpinned by strong growth in Auto Retail, Finance, and Insurance despite geopolitical headwinds.

Morphic Ethical Equities Fund Limited delivered a 1.34% rise in net profit to $7.32 million for FY26, outpacing its benchmark with a 29.11% portfolio return and announcing a fully franked 1.4 cent dividend alongside plans for a substantial share buyback.

Carlton Investments lifted its profit by 6.1% to $41.18 million for FY2026, boosted by higher dividends, even as its equity portfolio value fell 6.2%. The company declared a final dividend increase including a special payout amid ongoing market volatility.

WAM Leaders Limited (ASX:WLE) delivered a stellar FY2026 with net profit after tax soaring 153.5% to AUD 161.8 million, driven by a 14% investment portfolio gain that outpaced the ASX 200 by 7.9%. The company declared a fully franked full year dividend of 9.6 cents per share, maintaining a strong yield amid ongoing capital raising.