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Meridian Energy's June 2026 report reveals record-high hydro inflows and storage, robust generation growth, and rising retail sales, offset by sharply lower wholesale prices and rising costs.

Wesfarmers outlines a bold growth and productivity agenda centred on AI integration, expanding retail footprints, and lithium project progress, underpinning strong shareholder returns and portfolio resilience.

BWP Property Group has announced a fully underwritten $228 million entitlement offer to finance a $163 million development pipeline, primarily focused on large format retail assets, reaffirming its FY26 distribution guidance.

Universal Store Holdings has posted a 14% rise in retail sales for the first 43 weeks of FY26, buoyed by strong like-for-like growth across its brands. However, ongoing wholesale challenges at CTC have triggered a $24 million impairment, even as the group maintains its full-year sales and EBITA guidance.

Ampol Limited showcased resilience in 2025 with strong refining margins supported by government payments and robust retail growth, while awaiting ACCC approval for its EG Australia acquisition promising significant synergies.

Temple & Webster is reshaping its leadership with co-founder Mark Coulter stepping down as CEO to become Executive Chair, while former executive Susie Sugden returns to helm the company from July 2026.

Lark Distilling Co. edged up net sales to $4.3 million in Q3 FY26, buoyed by growth in travel retail and B2B channels, while unveiling its new Signature Whisky Range that snagged top design honours.

Meridian Energy's March 2026 report reveals robust retail sales growth and healthy hydro storage despite falling electricity futures prices, prompting a downward revision of FY26 capital expenditure guidance.

Meridian Energy’s February 2026 report reveals below-average hydro inflows but robust water storage and growing retail customer base, highlighting resilience amid weather challenges and market fluctuations.

Meridian Energy has reported a robust turnaround with a NZD 227 million net profit after tax for the first half of 2026, driven by record wind generation and strong hydro inflows. The company also raised its interim dividend and advanced multiple renewable projects.

Meridian Energy's January 2026 report reveals robust hydro and wind generation fueled by above-average water and snow storage, alongside rising retail sales, despite wholesale electricity prices plummeting to historic lows.

Meridian Energy’s January 2026 report reveals robust hydro and wind generation amid record rainfall and soaring electricity demand, despite wholesale prices plunging to historic lows.