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Reece Limited reported a 6% rise in sales revenue to $4.6 billion for the half-year ending December 2025, while profits declined amid challenging market conditions. The company continues to expand its branch network in Australia and the US, balancing growth ambitions with cost pressures.

McMillan Shakespeare Limited reported a 9.7% rise in statutory net profit for the first half of FY26, driven by strong revenue growth and productivity gains. The company declared a fully franked 62 cent dividend and announced a $10 million on-market share buyback.

Diversified United Investment Limited reported a modest profit increase for the half year ending December 2025, alongside a stable dividend and a proposed merger with Australian United Investment Company Limited.

QBE Insurance Group has reported its strongest financial performance in over a decade for 2025, with a 7% premium growth and a combined operating ratio improvement to 91.9%. The insurer also raised its dividend and announced a substantial share buyback, signaling confidence in sustained growth.

NAOS Ex-50 Opportunities Company Limited has reported a remarkable turnaround with a 261% increase in net profit for the half-year ended December 2025, alongside a fully franked dividend hike and ongoing share buybacks.

Zip Co has delivered a standout half-year performance with record cash earnings and upgraded FY26 guidance, driven by strong US market momentum and innovative product launches.

Downer EDI Limited reported a nuanced half-year performance ending December 2025, showing a decline in headline revenue and profit but growth in underlying earnings and a higher interim dividend.

Sandfire Resources Limited has delivered a strong H1 FY26 performance with record sales revenue and a return to a net cash position, while advancing key projects including the Kalkaroo Copper-Gold earn-in agreement.

Australian United Investment Company Limited reported a 7% increase in half-year profit despite a slight revenue dip, maintaining its dividend and announcing a transformative merger with Diversified United Investment Limited.

Solvar Limited reported a 5.8% rise in half-year NPAT to $20 million, driven by the sale of its New Zealand written-off loan book and expanded debt facilities. The company also announced a special dividend and outlined growth plans in commercial lending.

Magellan Financial Group reported a 27% drop in statutory net profit but maintained stable operating profit and increased earnings per share by 5%, supported by ongoing share buybacks. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend up 50%, reflecting confidence despite investment performance challenges.

EDU Holdings has completed a selective buyback of 18 million shares, reducing its issued capital by 12.5% and aiming to boost earnings per share immediately.