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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.

Woodside Energy delivered a strong first half in 2026, with revenue up 13% to $7.45 billion, net profit after tax reaching $1.67 billion, and key LNG and oil projects advancing on schedule. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 57 US cents per share amid ongoing global market volatility.

Cedar Woods Properties delivered a record $65.6 million net profit after tax in FY26, up 36%, supported by strong presales and disciplined capital management, while targeting 15% NPAT growth in FY27.

Tourism Holdings Limited (thl) posted a $39.9 million statutory net profit after tax for FY26, reversing a prior year loss, while navigating geopolitical headwinds and receiving competing takeover bids.

NZME delivered a notable turnaround in the first half of 2026, doubling operating profit and cutting net debt by $13.9 million, led by strong audio revenue and digital expansion despite a challenging economic backdrop.

SportsHero Limited has partnered with Carry1st to distribute gaming top-up vouchers and ePINs via its HeroPlay platform, adding major titles and platform vouchers to its Southeast Asian offering.

EVT Limited posted strong FY26 growth across hotels and entertainment, unveiling a $800 million capital recycling program and a strategic group structure review to fuel future expansion.