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Ampol Limited reported a dramatic turnaround with a $1.36 billion statutory profit in H1 2026, buoyed by soaring refinery margins and the strategic acquisition of EG Australia.

Stanmore Resources maintained steady coal production in the first half of 2026 while boosting earnings and completing a corporate debt refinancing that enhances financial flexibility.

Capral Limited posted a solid first half for 2026 with revenue rising 14% on higher aluminium prices and volume growth, while earnings remained steady despite cost pressures and subdued residential demand.

Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) reported a robust FY26 with net profit doubling to US$208.6 million, driven by strong sales growth and operational resilience amid geopolitical challenges. The company also announced a leadership change and reaffirmed its sustainability ambitions.

Argo Global Listed Infrastructure posted a 24% profit decline to $39.5 million for FY2026 but declared a record fully franked dividend of 10 cents per share, supported by AI-driven data centre demand.

NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Company Limited trimmed its after-tax loss to $6.6 million in FY26 while maintaining a 5-cent per share dividend. Despite portfolio underperformance against the ASX Small Ordinaries, the company’s shares rallied to trade at a premium to net tangible assets, with management optimistic about earnings momentum in FY27.

Inghams Group delivered modest revenue growth in FY26 but saw net profit collapse amid cost pressures and tax disputes. Executive short-term incentives were forfeited, while the company declared a fully franked dividend and outlined a cautious FY27 outlook.

James Hardie Industries has agreed to divest its European Fermacell sustainable walling and flooring business to Holcim for €840 million, while planning to close its European fiber cement operations and launch a $250 million share buyback.

Servcorp Limited delivered a record FY26 with a 24% rise in underlying NPBIT to $87 million, boosted dividends by 14%, and outlined a cautious yet optimistic FY27 growth strategy.

Medical Developments International (ASX:MVP) reported a 9% revenue increase to $42.6 million and a 566% jump in net profit to $0.6 million for FY26, driven by robust growth in its Pain Management segment and expanded paediatric approvals in Europe.

Ridley Corporation’s FY26 results reveal a dramatic revenue surge fueled by its Incitec Pivot Fertilisers acquisition, alongside a significant profit drop due to a $31.8 million impairment on NovaqPro® and acquisition costs. The company declares a higher fully franked dividend, signaling confidence despite challenges.

Redox Limited reported a robust FY26 with profit after tax rising 19.2% to $91.9 million on record revenue of $1.33 billion, supported by strong North American growth and improved margins. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 6.5 cents, bringing total dividends to 13 cents per share.