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Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) posted a 26.8% jump in operating earnings to $488.1 million for FY26, supported by record equity inflows and strong property funds management growth.

Lifestyle Communities reported a transformative FY26 with a sharp rebound in new home sales, substantial debt reduction, and record homeowner satisfaction, despite ongoing market headwinds and regulatory uncertainty.

Perpetual Equity Investment Company (ASX: PIC) posted a 44.4% drop in net profit to $12.1 million for FY26, yet held its fully franked dividend steady at 8.0 cents per share and announced a shift to monthly dividend payments starting December 2026.

IDP Education’s FY26 results reveal a sharp 75% plunge in net profit as student volumes shrink, but the company pushes ahead with a $32 million cost-cutting transformation and AI investments.

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.

Australian Finance Group (ASX:AFG) reported a 39% jump in FY26 net profit after tax to AUD 48.5 million, driven by growth across its broker network and lending book, alongside its first mandatory climate disclosures.

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.

WAM Global's FY2026 investment portfolio fell 4.2%, dragging the company to a $35.2 million net loss despite a 6.6 cent fully franked final dividend.

Tyranna Resources has finalised the sale of its 90% stake in the Namibe Lithium and Caesium Project in Angola to Sinomine Resource, netting approximately AUD 1.86 million and boosting cash reserves to around AUD 2.6 million.

Fletcher Building (ASX:FBU) reversed its FY25 loss with a $228 million net profit in FY26, driven by a 26% rise in EBIT and a $362 million reduction in net debt amid portfolio simplification and operational improvements.

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.

Morphic Ethical Equities Fund Limited delivered a 1.34% rise in net profit to $7.32 million for FY26, outpacing its benchmark with a 29.11% portfolio return and announcing a fully franked 1.4 cent dividend alongside plans for a substantial share buyback.