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Perpetual Equity Investment Company Limited reported a robust net profit increase for the first half of 2026 and maintained its fully franked interim dividend, reinforcing its commitment to reliable shareholder income amid market uncertainties.

Alfabs Australia reported a 28% revenue rise to $55.6 million in H1 2026, but EBITDA fell due to a $2.8 million Dartbrook mine impact and softer engineering margins. The company is investing heavily in mining hire assets and pursuing a strategic acquisition to drive future growth.

Chorus Limited has reported a strong half-year performance driven by fibre broadband growth, operational efficiencies, and a return to profitability, while launching initiatives to boost digital inclusion.

Vintage Energy has landed $5 million in South Australian government grants to fund drilling of two new gas wells, aiming to enhance gas supply for local electricity generation.

N1 Holdings Limited reported a robust 64.7% increase in net profit after tax to $1.04 million for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by strong commercial lending growth and operational efficiencies. The company also expanded its committed lending capacity to over $355 million while maintaining a stable dividend.

Qube Holdings reported a robust half-year performance for FY26, with underlying revenue climbing 12.9% and a significant property sale boosting statutory profits. The company also announced a major acquisition agreement with Macquarie Asset Management, signaling a transformative phase ahead.

Whitehaven Coal reported a 28% revenue decline to $2.48 billion and a net profit of $69 million for H1 FY26 amid softer coal prices and reduced equity sales. The company declared a fully franked 4 cent interim dividend and outlined ongoing development projects despite market headwinds.

IPH Limited reported a solid half-year performance with revenue up 6.5% to $363.9 million and net profit rising 10.5% to $41.2 million, driven by strong gains in Canada and Asia despite a decline in Australia and New Zealand.

Redox Limited has reported solid half-year results for December 2025, with revenue climbing 6.6% to $673.6 million and profit after tax increasing 8.9% to $43.8 million. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 6.5 cents per share, underscoring its financial strength amid dynamic market conditions.

APA Group has reported robust half-year results, boosting its organic growth pipeline to nearly $3 billion and reaffirming its full-year guidance amid ongoing cost reductions and strategic divestments.

Wesfarmers has reported a 9.3% rise in net profit after tax to $1.6 billion for H1 2026, driven by robust performances in Bunnings, Kmart Group, and lithium operations. The company also announced a 7.4% increase in its interim dividend amid ongoing cost pressures and strategic AI partnerships.

IGNITE Limited reports a challenging first half of FY26 with an 18% revenue decline and a halving of statutory profit, yet maintains a fully franked interim dividend amid a strategic business closure.