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Regis Resources (ASX:RRL) delivered a landmark FY26 with a 181% surge in net profit to $715 million, underpinned by strong gold production and record prices. The company declared a fully franked 35 cents per share dividend, including a special 5 cents payout from the terminated Vault Minerals merger break fee.

Motio Ltd (ASX:MXO) reported a solid FY26 with revenue rising to $9.2 million, a 31% jump in cash EBITDA to $2.5 million, and a net profit before tax of $1.7 million. The company enters FY27 debt free and with forward revenue up 28%, signalling operational leverage and growth potential.

Australian United Investment Company (ASX:AUI) reported a $220.4 million profit after tax for FY2026, driven by a $159.9 million gain from its merger with Diversified United Investment (DUI). The merger expanded AUI's portfolio to $3.1 billion and added international equities exposure.

Resolute Mining’s half year profit more than doubled to $162.6 million, buoyed by soaring gold prices that offset a 31% drop in production. The company advances its Doropo project with key approvals and secures robust local financing.

Fortescue Ltd delivered a record 201.3 million tonnes of iron ore in FY26, alongside a 3% rise in underlying net profit after tax to US$3.47 billion, despite a significant $750 million impairment charge on its Iron Bridge asset. The miner declared a fully franked final dividend of A$0.46 per share and continues to advance its ambitious decarbonisation and growth agenda.

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.

Westgold Resources reports a 41% jump in gold Ore Reserves to 4.1 million ounces with a 15% grade uplift, achieved at a notably low reserve addition cost of $27 per ounce. The company plans to invest up to $75 million in exploration drilling in FY27 to sustain this growth trajectory.

Finbar Group delivered its strongest profit since FY15 with a 41% rise in NPAT to $20.3 million despite a 28% revenue decline, underpinned by record pre-sales and a robust development pipeline exceeding $1.8 billion.

Cleanaway Waste Management reported a 13.5% revenue increase and 14.2% underlying EBIT growth in FY26 despite a statutory profit drop, advancing its Blueprint 2030 2.0 strategy and facing a $9.4 billion takeover bid.

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.

NZX Limited reported a robust first half of 2026 with operating earnings up 9.4% and net profit rising 18%. The exchange strengthened its funds management and wealth administration arms, relaunched equity derivatives, and declared a higher interim dividend. A new CEO is set to take the helm in September.

Shriro Holdings (ASX: SHM) posted a 7.5% revenue increase to $111 million for FY26, alongside a 44% jump in net profit after tax to $10.8 million. The company declared a fully franked final dividend and completed substantial share buy-backs, while guiding FY27 EBITDA to $12–15 million amid increased marketing spend.