Latest Segment Performance News

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited has completed its merger with Brickworks Limited, creating a diversified investment group with a $13.8 billion portfolio and reporting a $2.3 billion statutory profit for 1H26.

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.

Briscoe Group Limited reported record full-year sales of NZD 798.8 million for FY2026, with net profit after tax dipping slightly to NZD 59.2 million. The company maintained dividends and invested heavily in supply chain upgrades despite a challenging retail environment.

Epsilon Healthcare Limited has reported a robust recovery in 2025, with revenue climbing 68% to $9.39 million and net losses shrinking by 63%, driven by growth in contract manufacturing and a new pharmacy division.

Ainsworth Game Technology reported a 10% revenue increase to AUD 290.8 million for 2025 but posted a net loss of AUD 19.2 million, driven by a significant goodwill impairment and foreign currency headwinds. The company’s strategic investments and market challenges set the stage for a pivotal year ahead.

Rubicon Water reported a 9.4% revenue decline to $29 million and a net loss of $6.4 million in the first half of FY26, driven by a sharp drop in ANZ hardware sales. The company anticipates a rebound in Asia in the second half, despite ongoing foreign exchange headwinds.

Hydrix Limited reported a 14% revenue decline and a sharp increase in net loss for H1 2026, raising concerns about its financial stability despite securing a major contract.

Coles Group reported a 2.5% revenue increase to $23.7 billion for the half year ended January 2026, driven by strong supermarket sales, but earnings were weighed down by a $235 million provision linked to a Fair Work Ombudsman ruling. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 41 cents per share.

NobleOak Life Limited reported a robust half-year performance with underlying net profit after tax rising 11% to $9.6 million, driven by strong premium growth and market share gains. However, statutory profit fell 23% due to one-off costs and provisions, prompting a pause on dividends amid strategic transitions.

MOVE Logistics Group reports a 98% improvement in normalised earnings before tax and a significant reduction in net debt, positioning the company on track for a profitable FY26 despite ongoing market challenges.

Coventry Group Ltd posted a modest revenue increase to $187.4 million for the half year ended December 2025, but underlying EBITDA plunged 67.7% amid a statutory net loss of $9.7 million. A strategic review is underway as the company suspends dividends to focus on debt reduction and growth.

Globe International reported a 3.1% revenue increase to $98.2 million for the half-year ended December 2025, despite a 27% drop in EBIT due to unexpected US tariffs. The company maintains its interim dividend, signalling steady shareholder returns amid geopolitical challenges.