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HighCom Limited has revealed a sharp downturn in its half-year results, with revenue plunging 59% and a $6.8 million loss after tax, driven by US government shutdown impacts. The company is banking on new lightweight XTclave® armour products to fuel a recovery in the second half of FY26.

Beam Communications has turned around its fortunes, posting a $2 million net profit for the first half of FY26 and announcing a $12.1 million capital return following the divestment of Zoleo Inc.

Hydrix Limited reported a 14% revenue decline and a sharp increase in net loss for H1 2026, raising concerns about its financial stability despite securing a major contract.

Mach7 Technologies reported a 23% drop in revenue to $13.65 million for H1 FY26, alongside a sharp increase in net loss to $5.75 million, as it embarks on a strategic commercial reset and expands its Asia-based engineering capabilities.

Novatti Group Limited has reported a striking turnaround to a $3.8 million profit in the first half of 2026, despite a 42% drop in revenue. The fintech’s strategic divestments and reclassification of its AUDC investment signal a pivotal shift in its growth trajectory.

Coles Group reported a 2.5% revenue increase to $23.7 billion for the half year ended January 2026, driven by strong supermarket sales, but earnings were weighed down by a $235 million provision linked to a Fair Work Ombudsman ruling. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 41 cents per share.

Block, Inc. reported robust financial results for 2025, driven by Cash App and Square growth, while announcing a significant workforce reduction to accelerate AI-driven innovation and efficiency.

NobleOak Life Limited reported a robust half-year performance with underlying net profit after tax rising 11% to $9.6 million, driven by strong premium growth and market share gains. However, statutory profit fell 23% due to one-off costs and provisions, prompting a pause on dividends amid strategic transitions.

Hubify has completed a strategic $250,000 placement at a striking 425% premium to fund its AI-first growth strategy, including a key partnership with HubLab to deliver AI-powered ICT and cybersecurity services.

Virgin Australia has reported robust first-half FY26 results, with underlying EBIT up 11.7% driven by strong leisure travel and transformation gains, despite inflationary pressures.

PEXA Group Limited reported a 10% revenue increase and a 19% rise in EBITDA for the half-year ended December 2025, while announcing its strategic exit from the Digital Solutions segment with a significant loss.

BetMakers Technology Group Ltd reported an 11.4% rise in half-year revenue to $46.1 million alongside a dramatic 80% reduction in losses, setting the stage for accelerated global growth and a strategic US market push.