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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.

Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX: QRI) posted a 6% rise in operating profit to $70.9 million for FY26, driven by portfolio growth and rising interest rates. The Trust raised $34.6 million via an entitlement offer to expand its mortgage-backed loan portfolio, maintaining stable distributions despite a modest unit price discount to NAV.

Argo Global Listed Infrastructure posted a 24% profit decline to $39.5 million for FY2026 but declared a record fully franked dividend of 10 cents per share, supported by AI-driven data centre demand.

Medibank Private Limited reported a 27.5% jump in net profit after tax to $638.7 million for FY26, driven by steady health insurance growth and a 31.3% surge in its Medibank Health segment. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 10.9 cents per share and updated its Net Zero emissions strategy.

Ironbark Balanced Income Limited reported a 5.6% decline in net profit to $2.89 million for FY2026, while its investment portfolio delivered a solid 7.8% return, outperforming its benchmark and maintaining fully franked dividends.

QBE Insurance Group posted a modest 1% increase in net profit to US$1.03 billion for the first half of 2026, underpinned by steady premium growth and disciplined underwriting.

Helia Group’s half-year profit fell 25% to $100 million, hit by lower premiums and investment income. The insurer declared a combined 43 cents per share dividend and launched a $75 million share buy-back.

Perpetual Equity Investment Company Limited (ASX: PIC) will move from paying dividends semi-annually to monthly starting December 2026, aiming to offer shareholders a steadier income stream without altering its investment strategy.

Desane Group Holdings progresses key developments in Penrith and Leichhardt, with construction milestones and tenant arrangements set to boost recurring income.

Mirrabooka Investments reported a 63.6% jump in net profit to $13 million for FY26, boosted by higher investment income and dividends. However, its portfolio lagged the benchmark, dragged down by sector exposures and tech stock de-ratings.

AMP Limited has lifted its underlying net profit after tax (NPAT) guidance for the first half of 2026 to $170 million-$180 million, driven by stronger China partnerships and recognition of carried interest from legacy asset sales.

Kina Securities expects net profit after tax to rise between PGK132 million and PGK138 million for 2026, driven by revenue growth and tax cuts, despite payment system challenges.