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Lycopodium Limited reported a solid FY26 with $377.5 million revenue, a slight profit dip, and a 69% dividend hike, while setting sights on accelerated growth in the Americas.

Turners Automotive Group delivered record FY26 results with a 14% dividend rise, underpinned by strong growth in Auto Retail, Finance, and Insurance despite geopolitical headwinds.

Whitefield Income Limited reported a 104% jump in net profit to $16 million for FY2026, supported by a near doubling in investment revenue and a $187 million capital raise. The listed investment company maintained steady fully franked dividends despite a slight dip in net asset backing per share.

Amcor’s FY2026 results reflect the full impact of its 2025 Berry Global acquisition, with net sales soaring 57% to $23.5 billion and net income more than doubling to $1.1 billion. The company also announced a fiscal year-end change and a raised dividend.

National Australia Bank’s June quarter cash earnings edged up 2% excluding a large notable item, supported by lower credit impairments and steady business lending growth despite rising costs and economic headwinds.

QBE Insurance Group posted a modest 1% increase in net profit to US$1.03 billion for the first half of 2026, underpinned by steady premium growth and disciplined underwriting.

Orora’s FY26 results reveal a $616.6 million statutory loss driven by a $742.8 million Glass impairment, offset by robust growth in its Cans business and disciplined capital management.

Amcor’s FY 2026 results highlight a dramatic boost from the Berry acquisition, with net sales soaring 57% to $23.5 billion and adjusted EBITDA up 68%. The company also raised its quarterly dividend and outlined a transition to a December year-end.

Amotiv Limited (ASX: AOV) delivered a solid FY26 with a $75.1 million net profit, reversing last year’s loss, underpinned by 2.7% revenue growth and strong cash conversion. The company declared a fully franked 23 cent final dividend and advanced its Amotiv Unified transformation and climate initiatives.

Argo Investments reported a stable $260.2 million profit for FY2026, declared a record fully franked 38.5c dividend, and announced a shift to quarterly dividends from January 2027 with a forecast 40c annual payout.

F&C Investment Trust delivered a 12.4% net asset value total return for H1 2026, narrowly trailing the FTSE All-World Index. The trust declared a 0.99p interim dividend and announced a chairman succession as it navigates AI-led market dynamics and geopolitical volatility.

Atomos Limited has turned a corner in FY26, posting over 20% sales growth to around $40 million and swinging to EBITDA profitability after prior losses, boosted by new product launches and the strategic acquisition of Flanders Scientific.