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Ridley Corporation’s half-year results reveal a dramatic profit jump driven by its acquisition of Incitec Pivot Fertilisers Distribution, alongside a healthy dividend increase and solid segment performances.

COG Financial Services reported solid half-year results with an 8% rise in underlying revenue and a 14% increase in profit after tax, driven by acquisitions and expanded equity stakes. The company also announced a fully franked interim dividend of 3.5 cents per share.

Atturra Limited reported a $4 million loss for the half-year ending December 2025, even as revenue jumped nearly 28%. The company’s recent acquisition of Blue Connections adds complexity to its financial outlook.

XReality Group has reported its strongest half-year performance yet, driven by rapid growth in its Operator XR business focused on immersive training solutions for defence and law enforcement.

xReality Group Limited has reported a robust half-year performance with revenue climbing 41% to $10.4 million, driven by rapid expansion of its Operator XR platform. EBITDA surged 190%, underscoring the company’s successful pivot to software-led immersive training solutions.

GTN Limited reported a 14.7% revenue decline to $82.5 million and a significant net loss of $40.9 million for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by a $41.5 million impairment charge. The company also announced a $43.9 million return of capital and a strategic exit from aviation operations in Australia and Canada.

Austin Engineering Limited has reported a dramatic fall in revenue and EBITDA for the first half of fiscal 2026, yet it has declared a modest interim dividend, signalling cautious confidence amid challenges.

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.

IDP Education reported a 6% revenue decline in H1 FY26 but outperformed volume drops through yield improvements, upgrading its full-year EBIT guidance. The company is on track to deliver $25 million in cost savings, driven by operational efficiencies and technology investments.

Sigma Healthcare has delivered a robust first half of FY26, posting a 15% rise in revenue driven by strong domestic and international sales growth, alongside operational synergies and strategic store expansions.

Native Mineral Resources (NMR) has validated historic high-grade gold mineralisation at the Podosky deposit in Queensland, advancing its Ravenswood JV mining ambitions. Early drilling results reveal significant shallow intercepts, supporting fast-tracked resource estimation and mine planning.

Ramsay Health Care’s half-year results reveal a dramatic net profit rebound, driven by prior year impairments and solid growth in Australia and Europe. The company also announced a strategic acquisition and a proposed share distribution.