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Medibank Private Limited reported a 27.5% jump in net profit after tax to $638.7 million for FY26, driven by steady health insurance growth and a 31.3% surge in its Medibank Health segment. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 10.9 cents per share and updated its Net Zero emissions strategy.

Cleanaway Waste Management reported a 13.5% revenue increase and 14.2% underlying EBIT growth in FY26 despite a statutory profit drop, advancing its Blueprint 2030 2.0 strategy and facing a $9.4 billion takeover bid.

Shriro Holdings (ASX: SHM) posted a 7.5% revenue increase to $111 million for FY26, alongside a 44% jump in net profit after tax to $10.8 million. The company declared a fully franked final dividend and completed substantial share buy-backs, while guiding FY27 EBITDA to $12–15 million amid increased marketing spend.

MoneyMe Limited grew its loan book by 34% to $2.08 billion in FY26, boosted by record originations and improved credit quality, while reducing its net loss by 40%.

Lycopodium Limited reported a solid FY26 with $377.5 million revenue, a slight profit dip, and a 69% dividend hike, while setting sights on accelerated growth in the Americas.

Whitehaven Coal reported a 29% drop in underlying net profit to $227 million for FY26, despite record safety outcomes and successful debt refinancing that lowered funding costs and extended maturities.

PC Gold’s latest metallurgical testwork at Spring Hill reveals exceptional gold recoveries at coarse grind sizes, promising lower processing costs and higher throughput. The Pre-Feasibility Study remains on track for mid-November delivery.

Pioneer Credit (ASX:PNC) has delivered a standout FY26 with a 245% surge in net profit after tax to $23.1 million, driven by disciplined debt portfolio investments and refinancing gains. The company sets ambitious targets for FY27-FY29, including a $35 million NPAT goal.

Temple & Webster defied a tough consumer backdrop to post record FY26 revenue of A$665 million and is targeting a substantial 50-80% EBITDA increase in FY27 under new CEO Susie Sugden.

Breville Group delivered record FY26 revenue of AUD 1.81 billion and EBIT of AUD 207 million, navigating tariff volatility and currency headwinds while completing a major manufacturing diversification.

BWP Property Group posted a 54% jump in statutory net profit for FY26, driven by management internalisation, lease resets with Bunnings, and strategic acquisitions. Distributions rose 4.1%, with Moody’s upgrading the credit rating to A3 stable.

NextEd Group navigated a tough international education market in FY26, boosting underlying EBITDA by 7% to $15.3 million even as revenue fell 6.7%. A $13 million goodwill impairment weighed on net losses, but ongoing cost discipline and vocational course growth underpin a resilient platform.