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Meridian Energy’s generation rose 21.1% year on year in August as strong hydro and wind conditions pushed national storage to 155% of historical average. But average generation prices fell 62.3%, highlighting the tension between abundant supply and weaker market pricing.

Metcash delivered $558 million of operating cash flow and 2.8% ex-tobacco sales growth in the first 18 weeks of FY27, but warned that cost inflation, adverse sales mix and tobacco changes will weigh on first-half earnings. The group also expects to spend a further $18 million to $20 million on its Horizon technology program.

Computershare delivered solid FY26 results with revenue up 4.6% and management EPS rising 8.6%, supported by growth across core businesses and disciplined cost management. The company increased its final dividend by 29% and outlined CEO pay changes to align with global peers.

McMillan Shakespeare (ASX:MMS) reported a 13.8% rise in underlying net profit after tax and amortisation to $107.9 million for FY26, driven by strong novated lease growth and accelerating electric vehicle adoption.

Redox Limited posted a strong FY26 with record revenue of $1.33 billion, a 19.2% jump in statutory net profit, and a 4% dividend increase, while announcing a board leadership transition.

Lynas Rare Earths delivered a record A$977.9 million revenue and A$222.4 million net profit in FY26, underpinned by strong rare earth production, strategic supply agreements, and a 10-year Malaysian licence renewal.

IVE Group posted a mixed FY26 with a 1.8% revenue decline but underlying profit growth, strategic acquisitions, and notable progress in AI commercialization and climate disclosures.

WiseTech Global posted a record $1.4 billion in revenue for FY26, driven by the e2open acquisition and AI-led efficiencies, while underlying net profit rose 29%. The company outlines a confident FY27 growth outlook amid ongoing integration and innovation.

Woolworths Group posted solid full-year results for FY26, driven by strong Australian Food sales and complementary businesses, alongside a 15.6% increase in the fully franked final dividend.

Flight Centre Travel Group posted record total transaction value (TTV) of $25.7 billion in FY26, with statutory profit after tax surging 38% despite a $60 million Q4 leisure profit hit from Middle East tensions. The company declared a fully franked 30c dividend and launched a new $200 million buy-back program.

Abacus Group (ASX:ABG) posted a statutory net loss of $74.5 million for FY26, driven by a $122.1 million accounting hit from reclassifying its Storage King stake following management internalisation, while Funds from Operations dipped slightly and distributions were held steady.

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.