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Meridian Energy (NZX:MEL) reported a strong turnaround in FY26 with a $130 million net profit after tax, driven by improved hydro and wind generation, retail growth, and strategic investments in renewable projects and grid flexibility.

Steel & Tube Holdings reported a 13.9% revenue rise and a 376% jump in normalised EBITDA for FY26, despite a statutory net loss of NZD 61.2 million driven by significant asset impairments and ongoing market challenges.

Ingenia Communities Group (ASX: INA) reported an 18% rise in FY26 EBIT to $193.4 million, beating guidance, while underlying EPS grew 16% to 35.8 cents. The group also extended its land lease development pipeline to 8,800 sites, underpinning future growth.

Brisbane Broncos Limited reported a 33% jump in half-year profit before tax to $11.57 million, fuelled by higher crowds, membership, and merchandise sales despite a slight dip in ARLC funding.

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.

Integral Diagnostics (ASX: IDX) delivered a robust FY26 with 26% revenue growth to $788.6 million, a 677% surge in profit after tax to $22 million, and a 50% hike in its final dividend to 6 cents per share.

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.

Katana Capital Limited lifted its net profit by 43% to $3.8 million for FY2026, underpinned by a 4% revenue rise and solid investment income gains. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 0.5 cents per share and continued its share buyback program.

Resouro Strategic Metals reported a $1.01 million loss for Q1 2026 while advancing its Tiros Rare Earths and Titanium Project with a robust Preliminary Economic Assessment and closed a $2.5 million private placement.

Xenitra Limited has secured A$1.5 million through a discounted share placement to accelerate growth in higher-margin OTC medicines, FSMP, and tokenised FMCG sales. The capital will fund inventory expansion, supplier fulfilment, and ecommerce activation as the company shifts from low-margin distribution to a diversified healthcare platform.

Rumble Resources has secured crucial groundwater extraction approval and engaged contractors to progress Western Queen towards production, while updating its scoping study and preparing for project financing.