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Temple & Webster Group Limited reported a robust 20% revenue increase to $376 million in the first half of FY26, maintaining momentum towards its $1 billion revenue target by FY28. The company’s strategic investments in AI, exclusive products, and new markets like New Zealand underpin its expanding market presence.

Temple & Webster has reported a robust 20% increase in half-year revenue to $376 million, expanding its market share and launching successfully into New Zealand. EBITDA remains within guidance despite new market investments.

Temple & Webster reported a 20% revenue increase to $375.9 million for H1 FY26, driven by record active customers and exclusive product growth. However, profit before tax fell 25% to $9.4 million, impacted by investments in New Zealand and higher marketing spend.

Insurance Australia Group (IAG) reported a resilient first half of FY26 with an underlying insurance profit of $804 million and maintained its full-year guidance despite integration challenges from the RAC Insurance acquisition.

IAG’s 1H26 results reveal a 35% drop in net profit after tax due to severe weather costs from its RACQI acquisition, yet underlying insurance profit rose 7.6%, supported by solid premium growth and a $200 million share buyback.

Insurance Australia Group’s half year net profit fell 35% to $505 million, weighed down by natural peril claims and integration costs from its RACQI acquisition. Despite this, the insurer maintains its full-year guidance and announces a $200 million share buy-back.

ANZ Group Holdings Limited reported a robust first quarter with a 75% jump in cash profit, driven by cost cuts and revenue growth, signalling early success in its ANZ 2030 strategy.

AGL Energy reported a steady first half with flat underlying EBITDA and a narrowed FY26 earnings outlook, while accelerating its renewable projects and forming a strategic partnership with Aussie Broadband.

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering has secured $75 million in new contracts across Western Australia, New South Wales, and the ACT, reinforcing its footprint in key infrastructure projects.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s latest Basel III Pillar 3 disclosures reveal steady capital adequacy ratios and proactive adaptation to evolving regulatory standards as of December 2025.

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT delivered consistent earnings growth in 1H FY26, underpinned by strong operational execution and disciplined capital management. The REIT reaffirmed its FY26 guidance while progressing a substantial development pipeline valued at over $650 million.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a robust half-year result for December 2025, with a 6% rise in cash NPAT to $5.445 billion and a 10-cent dividend increase, underpinned by disciplined growth and strong capital management.