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NEXTDC’s FY25 results reveal robust financial growth driven by surging AI and cloud demand, alongside a strategic joint venture to expand its Western Sydney data centre footprint.

Nickel Industries reported a robust 81% rise in half-year profit to US$25.5 million, while advancing the Excelsior Nickel Cobalt project towards commissioning. The company also declared a final dividend and highlighted sustainability achievements.

South32 Limited reported a robust turnaround in FY25 with a 17% revenue increase and a return to profitability, driven by higher commodity prices and strategic divestments. The company also declared a fully-franked dividend and outlined a focused growth outlook.

Sandfire Resources delivered a standout FY25 with a 12% rise in copper equivalent production and a 46% jump in underlying EBITDA, while slashing net debt by 69%. The company sets a confident FY26 outlook with modest production growth and continued capital discipline.

Pilbara Minerals reported a 4% rise in spodumene production and a 7% increase in sales for FY25 despite a 43% plunge in lithium prices, resulting in a statutory loss but maintaining robust cash reserves.

Ansell Limited reported robust FY25 results, driven by strong organic growth and the successful integration of Kimberly-Clark’s PPE business. The company also advanced its sustainability commitments and navigated tariff challenges with strategic pricing and sourcing.

Maas Group Holdings Ltd reported a 6% rise in FY25 underlying EBITDA to $219.4 million, driven by robust growth in Construction Materials and Commercial Real Estate. The company’s disciplined capital management and strategic acquisitions set a positive tone for FY26.

Transurban Group reported a 5.6% rise in proportional toll revenue and a 7.4% increase in operating EBITDA for FY25, despite a significant profit decline due to litigation and restructuring costs. The company’s distribution grew 4.8%, supported by strong free cash flow, as key infrastructure projects near completion.

Yancoal Australia reported a 16% rise in coal production for the first half of 2025 despite a 15% revenue decline due to softer coal prices, while sustaining a robust cash balance and declaring a fully franked interim dividend.

Woodside Energy Group Ltd has reported a robust first half of 2025, marked by strong production growth, reduced costs, and solid financial returns, while advancing key LNG projects and sustainability goals.

Amplitude Energy Limited reported a 22% revenue increase to A$268.1 million for FY25, narrowing its net loss significantly while progressing its East Coast Supply Project with a new joint venture partner.

Sims Limited reported a 4.1% increase in sales revenue to A$7.494 billion for FY25, alongside a 48.1% jump in underlying EBITDA to A$430 million. Despite a statutory net loss, the company declared a fully franked final dividend of 13 cents per share, reflecting confidence amid market challenges and portfolio reshaping.