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Zip Co Limited (ASX: ZIP) reported a 46% rise in net profit to $116.4 million for FY26, driven by strong US and ANZ market growth and record cash earnings of $268.9 million. The company also announced an orderly wind down of its New Zealand operations to focus on its core markets.

NAOS Emerging Opportunities Company Limited (ASX: NCC) delivered a robust FY26 with a 2416% surge in after-tax profit and an 18.7% portfolio return, outperforming the benchmark by over 10%. The company raised its fully franked dividend by 5%, signaling confidence amid a challenging market.

Pepper Money Limited (ASX:PPM) reported a landmark half-year to June 2026, with originations soaring 40% and net profit after tax rising 15% on a pro-forma basis, underpinned by strong mortgage growth and new servicing contracts.

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.

SkyCity Entertainment Group reported a 22% drop in underlying EBITDA for FY26, impacted by regulatory costs and carded play rollout, while progressing asset sales and preparing for New Zealand's online casino market.

MoneyMe Limited grew its loan book by 34% to $2.08 billion in FY26, boosted by record originations and improved credit quality, while reducing its net loss by 40%.

Boom Logistics reported a 38% rise in operating net profit after tax to $12.8 million on 2% revenue growth to $271 million, underpinned by contract wins and disciplined capital management.

NAOS Ex-50 Opportunities Company Limited reported a $3.09 million after-tax loss for FY26 but raised its dividend by 5% and continued an active share buyback, reflecting confidence despite portfolio underperformance.

Mirvac Group delivered a robust FY26 with a 7% rise in operating profit to $508 million, a staggering 896% jump in statutory profit to $677 million, and announced a $200 million on-market buy-back, signalling confidence in its growth trajectory.

PEXA has lodged a detailed response to IPART’s draft report on ELNO service fees, revealing FY26 transaction volumes and flagging a downturn in FY27 amid economic headwinds. The company backs its case with independent expert critiques and awaits regulatory outcomes.

HiTech Group Australia posted a 3.2% revenue decline in FY26 to $65.6 million, with EBITDA down 35%, yet maintains a strong balance sheet and a 4 cent fully franked dividend. The company is progressing its acquisition of Hudson’s Australian operations, aiming to bolster growth and margins in FY27.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank is embarking on a three-year, $70 million program to fix significant non-financial risk management weaknesses flagged by APRA, while reporting a $375 million statutory profit for FY26 impacted by rectification provisions and legal penalties.