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WAM Leaders Limited (ASX:WLE) delivered a stellar FY2026 with net profit after tax soaring 153.5% to AUD 161.8 million, driven by a 14% investment portfolio gain that outpaced the ASX 200 by 7.9%. The company declared a fully franked full year dividend of 9.6 cents per share, maintaining a strong yield amid ongoing capital raising.

Aspen Group delivered a robust FY26 with 27% profit growth and an 11 cents distribution, underpinned by rental portfolio expansion and a 71% surge in development profit. The company also upgraded its FY27 guidance, supported by fresh development approvals and strategic acquisitions.

Sims Limited delivered a striking FY26 turnaround with net profit soaring 1391%, driven by strong metals trading and a booming technology lifecycle services segment, while advancing sustainability and strategic acquisitions.

Zicom Group anticipates a significant fall in revenue and profits for FY2026, citing completion of major EPC contracts and geopolitical headwinds, but sees improving prospects with renewed political stability and fresh tenders.

GWA Group posted modest revenue and earnings growth in FY26, driven by volume gains across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, while raising dividends and advancing strategic priorities despite challenging market conditions.

Freightways reported a solid FY26 with 13.5% revenue growth to NZD 1.46 billion and a 17.3% rise in net profit, underpinned by strong Australian market gains and operational efficiencies despite economic headwinds.

Stavely Minerals has released an updated 2026 Scoping Study for its Thursday's Gossan project in western Victoria, revealing a robust 60Mt copper-gold-silver resource and strong financial metrics including a pre-tax NPV7 of A$818 million and a 40% IRR.

PM Capital Global Opportunities Fund Limited delivered a 41.5% jump in profit after tax to $238 million for FY26 and raised its fully franked dividend guidance to 16 cents for FY27, reflecting strong portfolio returns and robust earnings reserves.

Flagship Investments Limited reported a sharp 24.1% portfolio decline for the year ended 30 June 2026, underperforming the ASX All Ordinaries Index by 21.7 percentage points. Despite this, the company declared a fully franked final dividend of 5.3 cents per share, supported by retained earnings.

Kingfish Limited posted a net loss of NZD 13.6 million for FY2026, underperforming the NZX50 benchmark, but showed early signs of recovery in FY2027. The company re-elected two directors and maintained its focus on quality growth stocks amid a cautious economic outlook.

James Hardie Industries posted a 64% jump in Q1 FY27 net sales to $1.475 billion, powered by the AZEK acquisition and solid organic growth. The company exceeded EBITDA guidance and raised its full-year outlook, targeting robust sales and cash flow growth amid cautious housing market assumptions.

Centuria Office REIT swung to a $55.2 million profit in FY26, driven by solid leasing activity and a $1 billion debt refinancing that extended maturities and cut margins. The REIT maintained stable occupancy and delivered distributions in line with guidance, while setting a positive outlook for FY27.