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Waterco Limited reported a modest revenue decline but delivered a strong 13% rise in net profit after tax for the half year ended December 2025, driven by improved margins and operational efficiencies. The company declared a 7 cent fully franked interim dividend and is advancing its manufacturing footprint in Malaysia.

The Australian Wealth Advisors Group (AWAG) reported a 46% rise in net profit before tax for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by strong growth in funds under management and strategic joint ventures.

DigitalX Limited is launching a strategic investment program with up to A$30 million to diversify beyond Bitcoin accumulation, targeting profitable digital asset infrastructure businesses.

EVT Limited reported a robust first half for 2026 with revenue rising 5.4% to A$683.8 million and net profit up 21.6%, driven by strong performances in Germany, Thredbo, and Hotels. Strategic acquisitions, including Pro-invest Hotels and QT Auckland, underpin the group’s growth ambitions.

Biome Australia Limited has reported a robust half-year performance, with revenues climbing nearly 40% and net profit more than doubling, driven by strong product momentum and strategic investments.

GenusPlus Group Ltd has reported a record half-year with a 61% jump in revenue to $535.4 million and an 82% rise in net profit to $24.9 million, driven by strong performance across all business segments and strategic acquisitions. The company also declared its first-ever fully franked interim dividend of 2.0 cents per share.

Legend Mining has received an $811,458 cash refund from the Australian Taxation Office for its FY2025 R&D claim, lifting its cash position to nearly $11 million.

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.

Big gains hit wealth platforms while Zip swung the other way as early optimism didn’t stick. Dividends and buy-backs kept coming, but investors still punished stocks where the next step looks unclear.

FortifAI’s funding and big claims around faster AI data processing drove the week’s loudest move, while two small caps jumped on price queries. Elsewhere, results season rewarded clear recurring revenue growth, but punished gaps where early buying didn’t stick.

Forrestania Resources has contracted Como Engineers to deliver a fully automated modular gold processing plant for its Lake Johnston facility, marking a key step towards production. The $5.57 million plant will be pre-assembled and hot tested to streamline commissioning.

Imperial Pacific Limited reported a half-year net profit of $148,000 for the six months ending December 2025, supported by strong asset growth and a fully franked 7 cent dividend. The company’s portfolio, including stakes in London City Equities and Excelsior Capital, drove net asset value to record highs despite a dip in profit.