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NOVONIX Limited posted a $92.7 million net loss for 2025 while progressing its synthetic graphite anode materials business and preparing to divest its Battery Technology Solutions segment.

WAM Active Limited reported a record half-year profit with its investment portfolio soaring 31.4%, significantly outperforming benchmarks. The company also declared increased fully franked dividends and completed a $70.7 million capital raise, boosting assets under management beyond $151 million.

Qantas Airways delivered a solid half-year performance with a 5.1% rise in underlying profit before tax to $1.456 billion, underpinned by strong travel demand and fleet renewal. The Group announced a fully franked interim dividend of $300 million and a $150 million on-market share buy-back.

EcoGraf Limited has completed a comprehensive update to its Bankable Feasibility Study for the Epanko Graphite Project, confirming robust financials and a production increase to 73,000 tonnes per annum. The study underpins advanced project financing and highlights significant expansion potential amid rising global graphite demand.

Stealth Group Holdings has delivered record half-year results for 1H26, boosted by its strategic acquisition of Hardware & Building Traders and a strengthened balance sheet. The company is now targeting over $500 million in sales by FY28, signalling ambitious growth in Australia's fragmented hardware and industrial distribution market.

Euroz Hartleys Group Limited reported a robust half-year result for December 2025, with net profit more than doubling to $13.84 million, driven by strong growth in equity capital markets and advisory fees.

Aeris Resources has reported a robust half-year performance with a 62% jump in profit, a successful $101.6 million equity raise, and a strategic divestment of North Queensland assets. The company also announced plans to acquire Peel Mining’s South Cobar Copper Project, signaling an aggressive growth trajectory.

hipages Group Holdings Ltd has delivered a robust half-year performance, reporting 11% revenue growth and a significant jump in net profit to A$2.75 million for the period ending December 2025. The company’s strategic pricing changes and expansion in New Zealand underpin this strong momentum.

Conrad Asia Energy has triggered a US$5 million milestone payment from PT Nations Natuna Barat, marking a key step towards production at the Mako gas field targeted for late 2027. The company also resolved a cash call dispute with Empyrean, strengthening its financial footing.

Electro Optic Systems reported a 27% revenue drop to $128.5 million in FY2025 but posted a net profit of $18.6 million, boosted by the sale of EM Solutions. The company strengthened its position with key contract wins and acquisitions, including the UK-based Interceptor business and a conditional deal for MARSS.

Stanmore Resources Limited posted a net loss of US$47.2 million for 2025, impacted by a 21% revenue decline due to lower coal prices despite record production and cost efficiencies. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of US 8.9 cents per share.

thl reports an 11% rise in underlying NPAT for H1 FY26 and sets a bullish FY26 guidance, underpinned by strategic divestments and cost efficiencies.