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Spacetalk Ltd reported a 17% revenue decline in FY26 amid a strategic reset, but mobile revenue grew 16% as the company pivots to a software-led family safety platform supported by new telco partnerships.

Virgin Australia Holdings (ASX:VGN) posted a 13.4% rise in underlying EBIT to $753 million for FY26, declaring a fully franked dividend of 7.6 cents per share, its first since relisting. The airline’s transformation program, fleet renewal, and operational resilience underpin its improved financial and customer metrics.

Zimplats Holdings reported a strong FY2026 with revenue climbing 57% to US$1.3 billion and profit before tax soaring 484% to US$387.5 million, driven by higher metal prices, increased ore volumes, and improved operational efficiency.

Elevra Lithium posted a $44 million profit in FY26 after merging Sayona Mining and Piedmont Lithium, overcoming temporary mining challenges and securing full funding for the North American Lithium expansion.

Echelon Resources (ASX:ECH) reported a 341% jump in net profit to A$28.2 million for FY26, driven by stronger gas prices and a A$12.1 million gain from its exit of Cue Energy. The group also repaid A$37 million of debt, leaving it well positioned for upcoming gas drilling at Palm Valley.

Australian Dairy Nutritionals reported a 47% reduction in net loss for FY26, driven by a 66% revenue jump in its nutritional powders segment, which now makes up 70% of total revenue.

Anson Resources' downstream partner JordProxa has produced lithium carbonate at 99.6% purity from its Green River project, exceeding the 99.5% industry benchmark for electric vehicle batteries. Independent SGS testing confirmed the quality, highlighting progress toward commercial lithium supply.

NTAW Holdings reported a 15.7% revenue drop to $445.3 million in FY2026 but improved net losses and operating EBITDA amid a strategic reset. The company divested its South African stake and plans asset sales as it targets modest growth in FY2027.

ImpediMed reported a 15% revenue increase to $14.6 million in FY26, broadened reimbursement coverage for its SOZO platform to 95% of the US population, and launched new applications in heart health and weight management.

Aerometrex delivered a landmark FY26 with operating revenue up 12.3% to $26.84 million and EBITDA more than doubling to $7.68 million, driven by a 27.2% jump in MetroMap subscription revenue and a 37.8% rise in Annual Contract Value.

Horizon Oil Limited delivered record FY26 production of 2.15 million barrels of oil equivalent and expanded its reserves by 51% to 13.6 million boe, driven by strategic acquisitions and disciplined capital management.

Nickel Industries surged to a US$74 million profit in H1 2026, driven by higher nickel prices, expanded mining quotas, and strategic HPAL investments including first nickel cathode production at ENC.