Latest Social Infrastructure News

Ventia Services Group reported a 4.7% revenue decline in HY26 but boosted underlying EBITDA by 8.2%, delivering margin expansion and raising its fully franked interim dividend while upsizing its buyback program.

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT (ASX:CQE) posted a robust FY26 result with a 13.1% rise in operating earnings per unit, driven by strategic acquisitions and disciplined capital recycling. The portfolio now boasts a $2.3 billion valuation, near-full occupancy, and extended lease terms, underpinning income resilience amid ongoing sector demand.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX:CLW) reported steady operating earnings growth and reinforced its long WALE portfolio quality for FY26, alongside a $2 billion debt refinancing and enhanced sustainability credentials.

Arena REIT reported an 8% rise in net operating profit to $79.1 million for FY2026, driven by rental growth and development completions, while facing uncertainty over its Edge Early Learning Portfolio due to rent defaults.

Service Stream Limited (ASX: SSM) posted a modest 1.1% revenue rise to $2.35 billion for FY26, driven by Utilities and Asset & Facility Management growth, including a new Defence contract. EBITDA from operations surged 11.8% to $163.4 million, while statutory NPAT dipped 3.8% due to $21.2 million in ERP modernization costs. The company declared a final dividend increase to 3.5 cents per share.

Lendlease posted a statutory loss of $749 million in FY26, weighed down by impairments in its Capital Release Unit, while its core Investments, Development, and Construction segments delivered solid operating profits and secured significant new projects.

Arena REIT faces a rent payment default from key tenant Edge Early Learning, representing 14% of rental income, prompting default notices and a delay in FY2026 financial results.

Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT (ASX:CQE) reported a 13.1% rise in operating earnings per unit for FY26, driven by strategic acquisitions and strong rental growth, while raising guidance for FY27.

Ventia Services Group has appointed Mark Ralston as its new Managing Director and Group CEO, succeeding Dean Banks in a planned leadership transition set for September 2026.

Asset Vision has boosted its FY26 annual recurring revenue run rate to $6.4 million, driven by multiple new contracts across transport, social housing, and civic infrastructure sectors.

Charter Hall (ASX: CHC) has announced a 6% increase in its full-year distribution to 50.67 cents per security for FY26, reflecting steady income growth and a fully franked dividend component.

Arena REIT's portfolio valuation rises by $11.5 million in H2 FY2026, underpinning a 5.5% increase in distributions and continued active portfolio management.