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XPON Technologies (ASX: XPN) posted a $1.1 million positive EBITDA in FY26 on 38% revenue growth, shedding Alpha Digital and selling its Google Marketing business to focus on its Wondaris AI platform.

Coles Group reported a 2.8% rise in FY26 sales revenue to $45.58 billion, driven by supermarket growth and digital gains, while navigating $235 million in regulatory provisions.

Scentre Group’s half-year profit jumped 24.6% to $974.5 million despite a revenue dip, driven by strong property valuations and operational growth. The group raised full-year earnings and distribution forecasts while advancing key redevelopment projects and strategic land initiatives.

SkinKandy posted a strong debut full year as a listed company, growing revenue to $90.2 million and net profit to $9 million, both ahead of Prospectus expectations, driven by aggressive store expansion and robust same-store sales.

AUB Group delivered a robust FY26 with 12.2% underlying NPAT growth to $224.6 million, driven by strong international and domestic performances, and completed its strategic UK Prestige acquisition. The company declared a fully franked 71-cent final dividend and provided positive FY27 profit guidance.

The Warehouse Group expects a sharp rebound in FY26 operating profit, projecting NZD 20 million to 24 million, up from just NZD 1.3 million last year, driven by margin gains at Noel Leeming and Warehouse Stationery amid subdued consumer spending.

Tourism Holdings Limited (thl) posted a $39.9 million statutory net profit after tax for FY26, reversing a prior year loss, while navigating geopolitical headwinds and receiving competing takeover bids.

Scentre Group has sold half ownership of Westfield Mt Gravatt to Australian Retirement Trust for $882.5 million, marking a strategic joint venture and a 3.5% premium to book value.

Desane Group Holdings projects FY26 EBIT between $0.9 million and $1.0 million, a steep drop from $5.4 million last year, ahead of audited results due by month-end.

Kogan.com Ltd reversed a $39.5 million loss in FY25 to post an $11.2 million profit in FY26, driven by revenue growth, margin expansion, and a Mighty Ape turnaround. The group declared an 8 cent fully franked final dividend and maintained a strong cash position with no debt.

Toubani Resources has received the initial US$25 million drawdown under its Gold Stream agreement with Eagle Eye Asset Holdings, marking a crucial step in advancing the Kobada Gold Mine towards production in 2027.

Adairs Limited delivered 3.8% sales growth in FY26, driven by strong performances at Adairs and Mocka, while Focus on Furniture faced a sharp earnings hit and a $63.5 million goodwill impairment. The group declared a 6.0 cent final dividend amid ongoing strategic transformation.