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Aristocrat Leisure reported robust FY25 results with double-digit revenue and profit growth, underpinned by strategic divestments and investments in AI. The company’s FY26 outlook remains positive, driven by market share gains and new product launches.

Brambles Limited reported a 5% rise in sales revenue and a 7% increase in underlying profit for the half-year ended December 2025, alongside a raised interim dividend. The company navigated volume declines with price realisation and productivity gains, while advancing sustainability goals.

Cogstate Limited reported a solid 12% increase in revenue to $26.9 million for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by growth in its Clinical Trials segment and a 2% rise in net profit before tax. The company’s contracted future Clinical Trials revenue also grew 10%, signalling strong momentum ahead.

Australian United Investment Company Limited reported a 7% increase in half-year profit despite a slight revenue dip, maintaining its dividend and announcing a transformative merger with Diversified United Investment Limited.

Wesfarmers has reported a 9.3% rise in net profit after tax to $1.6 billion for H1 2026, driven by robust performances in Bunnings, Kmart Group, and lithium operations. The company also announced a 7.4% increase in its interim dividend amid ongoing cost pressures and strategic AI partnerships.

Emeco Holdings Limited has reported a solid 15% increase in net profit for the half year ending December 2025, alongside a 9% rise in revenue, while opting to maintain a no-dividend payout policy.

Bega Cheese Limited reported a strong half-year performance with a 5% revenue increase and a 55% jump in net profit, alongside a higher interim dividend and ongoing operational consolidation.

Medibank Private Limited reported a 6% rise in operating profit for the half-year ended December 2025, despite an 11% drop in net profit after tax amid ongoing cybercrime-related costs and legal challenges. The company also raised its interim dividend by 6.4%, signalling confidence in its capital position and growth strategy.

Telstra Group Limited reported solid half-year results for December 2025, with revenue and profit growth underpinning a higher dividend and an expanded share buy-back program. The company’s Connected Future 30 strategy continues to drive operational momentum amid disciplined cost management.

SkyCity Entertainment Group posted a solid half-year profit increase to NZD 12.1 million despite a slight revenue dip, bolstered by a major equity raise and a clean bill on its Adelaide casino licence.

Auckland International Airport reported a 6% rise in underlying profit for the first half of FY26, driven by passenger growth and key infrastructure projects. The airport also narrowed its full-year guidance while navigating global fleet capacity challenges.

Spheria Emerging Companies Limited has reported a solid 16.8% increase in profit after tax for the half-year ending December 2025, alongside a strategic shift introducing monthly fully franked dividends.