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Veris is using its FY26 results and first-quarter trading update to make the case that its transformation from surveyor to digital and spatial advisory firm is gaining traction. Revenue and underlying EBITDA rose, while the planned Aurecon acquisition adds a near-term test of whether the strategy can convert into stronger earnings.

Universal Store has opened FY27 with 9.3% growth in direct-to-customer sales, led by a sharp lift from Perfect Stranger. The retailer is maintaining its plan for 16 to 20 new stores despite continued weakness in CTC’s wholesale channel.

Amotiv has cut its FY27 revenue and underlying EBITA outlook by up to 5% after first-quarter revenue fell 5% on weaker vehicle demand and Thailand flooding. The ASX-listed automotive parts group will nevertheless launch another buyback of up to 5% of its shares, betting its depressed valuation will recover.

Premier Investments’ FY26 profit from continuing operations fell 10.3% as Smiggle sales weakened, while Peter Alexander delivered another record year. The retailer is entering FY27 with cleaner inventory, a stronger dividend and a costly UK retreat still to absorb.

EVT delivered a 17% lift in normalised first-quarter EBITDA to $72.5 million, powered by a sharp recovery in Entertainment and resilient Hotels trading. Thredbo was the drag, while an $800 million property sell-down and ongoing structure review put the group’s Hotels-led strategy under the spotlight.

Lovisa delivered another year of strong reported growth, with revenue rising 17.6% to A$938.8 million as its store network passed 1,100 locations. But comparable store sales grew just 2.0%, leaving management’s expansion engine carrying more of the load while executive incentive hurdles went unmet.

Michael Hill has started FY27 with same-store sales growth across all three markets, led by an 11.3% rise in Canada. The jewellery retailer says gross margin remains stable and expects profitable growth, but Christmas trading will determine how much of the momentum reaches earnings.

Bapcor says its operational reset is beginning to show through, with first-quarter Trade sales up 2.5%, margins improving and net debt falling to $116 million. The recovery remains early, however, with Retail still under pressure and FY27 earnings weighted heavily to the second half.

Codan has set a first-half FY27 NPAT floor of $162 million after delivering record FY26 results, while targeting Communications revenue growth at the upper end of its 30% to 40% range. The company is benefiting from exceptional demand for unmanned systems, although visibility in conflict markets remains limited beyond the near term.

Airtasker’s Australian marketplace reached a record $57.3 million in first-quarter GMV, while paid subscribers more than doubled in three months. The company reaffirmed FY27 guidance as international growth continued, though seasonal weakness is expected in the UK and US.

FOS Capital has started FY27 ahead of its own expectations, reporting a 64% rise in quarterly sales and a stronger-than-forecast EBITDA result. The order book has expanded to $10.5 million, while major lighting wins and a $130 million quote pipeline support management’s expectation of similarly strong sales in 2Q27.

PointsBet expects first-half FY27 revenue of approximately $113 million, down 16% from the prior corresponding period, with normalised EBITDA falling to a loss of $6 million to $8 million. The company attributed the setback to stricter Australian compliance measures and adverse betting results, particularly in AFL.