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Acrow Limited (ASX: ACF) is targeting a sharp FY27 earnings lift after industrial access revenue exceeded $200 million and post-year-end acquisitions expanded its platform. The FY26 result was more mixed: revenue reached a record $336 million, but underlying net profit fell 20% and the dividend was reduced.

Embelton Limited (ASX:EMB) grew revenue, profit and operating cash flow in FY2026 despite subdued residential construction, while maintaining its 35-cent fully franked annual dividend. The flooring and engineering group is leaning further into infrastructure, data centres, healthcare and other commercial work, although its near-term contracting pipeline remains modest.

Bremworth has restored internal yarn production, cut costs and improved its inventory profile, but FY26 still ended with an NZ$11.4 million loss. The company now enters FY27 under new ownership and board dynamics, with positive operating cash flow still to be achieved.

Big River Industries delivered a stronger FY26 despite subdued residential construction, lifting underlying EBITDA 8.4% and reducing gearing after its Johns Building Supplies acquisition. The company is targeting double-digit underlying EBITDA growth in FY27, while its strategic options review remains unresolved.

Simonds Group delivered a record net profit after tax of $10.5 million for FY26, driven by a 9.5% revenue rise to $729.1 million and strategic expansion including a Western Australia joint venture.

Embelton Limited has reported a solid 20.4% increase in revenue and a 34.7% jump in profit after tax for FY2026, underpinned by a strategic pivot away from residential construction towards infrastructure and social sectors. The company held its dividend steady amid improving cash flow and reduced borrowings.

Big River Industries (ASX:BRI) reversed a $14.8 million loss in FY25 to a $4.9 million profit in FY26, driven by margin expansion and the acquisition of Johns Building Supplies. The group targets double-digit EBITDA growth in FY27 amid mixed market conditions.

Tamawood Limited boosted its profit after tax by over 40% to $8.19 million in FY26 while maintaining a debt-free balance sheet and accelerating AI-driven operational efficiencies.

Reece Limited posted a 4.5% revenue increase to $9.38 billion in FY26, driven by a strong ANZ recovery and tempered by ongoing challenges in the US residential market. Despite flat EBITDA and a slight dip in net profit, the company unveiled a revamped long-term executive remuneration plan aligned with its 2030 strategy.

Wagners Holding Company Limited (ASX:WGN) reported a 17% revenue increase to $504 million and a 78.5% surge in net profit after tax to $40.6 million for FY26, driven by strong growth in Construction Materials and Composite Fibre Technologies.

BlueScope Steel posted a remarkable 857% jump in reported NPAT to $802 million for FY2026, underpinned by strong US spreads, cost discipline, and growth in value-added steel products. The company declared record dividends and advanced key decarbonisation projects, signaling a confident transition from investment to shareholder returns.

FBR Limited secured its first overseas Mantis welding robot sale, launched the Firehawk refractory robot, and expanded its Wall as a Service footprint in Victoria, while navigating a cash balance under $700,000.