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Solution Dynamics Limited reported an 85% drop in net profit for FY2026 to NZD 0.38 million, hit by a major contract loss and investment in its new AI-driven dental marketing platform, nGAGE.

Bathurst Resources delivered a consolidated EBITDA of NZD 44.7 million for FY26, reaching the top of its guidance despite a challenging start to the year for export coal prices. The company advanced key growth projects in New Zealand and Canada while maintaining a robust cash position.

L1 Long Short Fund Limited (ASX:LSF) posted a standout FY26 with a 45.4% net portfolio return, driving a 538% jump in net profit after tax to $635 million and a 22% CAGR in dividends since IPO. The fund also released its inaugural climate-related disclosures, affirming resilience amid evolving risks.

Advanced Braking Technology Ltd (ASX: ABV) posted a 22.7% revenue increase to $23.48 million and a 16.6% rise in net profit after tax to $2.075 million for FY26, driven by international expansion and advances in autonomous braking technology.

Veris Limited lifted revenue by 4.9% to $102 million in FY26, driven by digital and advisory growth, but statutory net profit fell 67% amid one-off costs and macroeconomic headwinds.

Flight Centre Travel Group posted record total transaction value (TTV) of $25.7 billion in FY26, with statutory profit after tax surging 38% despite a $60 million Q4 leisure profit hit from Middle East tensions. The company declared a fully franked 30c dividend and launched a new $200 million buy-back program.

Scales Corporation delivered a record first half in 2026 with revenues soaring 105% to NZ$762.1 million and underlying EBITDA up 18% to NZ$102.2 million. The diversified agribusiness raised its full year profit guidance despite challenges in Europe and the Middle East.

K&S Corporation’s FY2026 profit fell 16% underlying, with a 31% dividend cut reflecting cautious outlook amid economic uncertainty and contract losses.

humm Group reports a 60% drop in FY26 net profit after tax to $15.7 million, weighed down by irregular legal expenses and credit impairments, while declaring a final dividend and completing major board renewal.

ARB Corporation's FY2026 results show a 3.8% revenue dip and 5.2% profit decline amid challenging 4x4 sales, while international expansion and engineering investment underpin future growth.

Viva Energy posted a robust half-year profit of $452 million, powered by soaring refining margins and resilient retail and industrial sales, while managing a significant fire at its Geelong Refinery.

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) reported a record first half in 2026 with revenue soaring 283% to A$168.8 million, driven by the MARSS acquisition and expanding defence contracts. The order book jumped 84% to A$846 million, underpinning a bullish outlook amid a global defence spending surge.