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Judo Bank has reported a robust half-year result with profit before tax surging 53% year-on-year, driven by strong SME loan growth and improved operating efficiency. The bank reaffirms its FY26 guidance, signalling confidence in continued momentum.

humm Group reports a $13.9 million statutory profit for 1H26, driven by commercial lending growth and strong consumer segment performance despite rising credit losses and regulatory costs.

Arena REIT reported a robust half-year performance for HY2026, with net profit rising to $110 million and earnings per security up 5.4%. The company reaffirmed its FY2026 distribution guidance, underpinned by strong rental growth and disciplined capital management.

Arena REIT reported a remarkable 202% jump in net profit for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by significant property revaluation gains and steady rental income growth. Distributions rose 5%, supported by an expanded and fully leased portfolio of early learning and healthcare properties.

Bravura Solutions reports robust half-year growth with nearly 10% revenue increase, a fresh leadership appointment, and strategic expansion into the UK pensions market.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a robust half-year result for December 2025, with a 6% rise in cash NPAT to $5.445 billion and a 10-cent dividend increase, underpinned by disciplined growth and strong capital management.

CAR Group has reported strong first-half results for FY26, with double-digit revenue and earnings growth across all key regions, underpinned by strategic AI investments and expanding market presence.

Flagship Investments reported a challenging half-year with a 9.8% portfolio decline and a comprehensive loss of $6.4 million, yet maintained its commitment to dividends with a 5.1 cent fully franked interim payout.

OFX Group Limited has initiated a strategic review to explore growth and sale options while reporting softer 3Q FY26 earnings impacted by macroeconomic challenges. The company also announced the resignation of its CFO, signaling a period of transition.

Pinnacle Investment Management reported a solid 13% increase in funds under management to $202.5 billion despite an 11% drop in half-year profit. The company declared a 29 cent interim dividend and advanced its international expansion with key acquisitions.

Experience Co Limited reports a modest half-year revenue increase despite challenges in Q2, driven by strong Reef Unlimited and Skydive New Zealand performances offsetting softness elsewhere.

Iluka Resources reported a strong finish to 2025 with record zircon and rutile production, while advancing its Eneabba rare earth refinery and navigating softer zircon prices amid cautious 2026 guidance.