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As the Australian market navigates a busy reporting season with major companies like Rio Tinto and Telstra sharing their results, the ASX is poised for growth, buoyed by gains in U.S. tech stocks despite ongoing concerns about inflation. In this context, identifying growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing to investors seeking stability and confidence in management's commitment to long-term success.

Even though Organigram Global Inc. ( TSE:OGI ) posted strong earnings, investors appeared to be underwhelmed. We have...

As the Australian market navigates a busy reporting season, bolstered by gains in tech stocks and fluctuating commodity prices, investors are keenly watching the ASX for signs of stability and growth. In this environment, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals becomes crucial, as they offer resilience amid economic shifts and sector-specific developments.

The Australian market is experiencing a busy reporting day, with significant activity from blue-chip companies and a positive influence from tech stock rebounds in the U.S. For investors interested in smaller or newer companies, penny stocks—despite their somewhat outdated name—remain an intriguing investment area. These stocks can offer growth potential at lower price points when backed by strong financials and solid fundamentals.

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) has drawn investor attention after reporting half year earnings to December 31, 2025, alongside a declared dividend of A$0.25 per share, combining profit distribution with updated operating performance. See our latest analysis for Northern Star Resources. The earnings release and dividend news follow a period of firm share price gains. Northern Star Resources’ 90 day share price return of 11.22% and 2026 year to date share price return of 16.09% sit alongside...

Fortuna Mining (TSX:FVI) is in focus after releasing its fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, with higher sales and net income drawing fresh attention from investors who are assessing the company’s current fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Fortuna Mining. The recent Q4 and full year results arrive after a mixed period for the share price, with a 1 day share price return of 1.77% and a 7 day share price return showing a 7.41% decline. Over a longer horizon, the 90 day share price...

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. recently reported its Q4 2025 results, cut its dividend for the fiscal year to ¥10 per share from ¥25, and issued new earnings guidance for 2026 including expected revenue of ¥2.70 trillion and basic earnings per share of ¥103.05. At the same time, the company outlined a rebound in shareholder returns with projected dividends of ¥25 per share for 2026, signaling a recalibration of its payout after the 2025 reduction. We’ll now examine how Yamaha Motor’s fresh 2026...

Australian United Investment (ASX:AUI) has laid out a steady set of numbers for H1 2026, with total revenue of A$28.0 million and basic EPS of A$0.20 anchoring the latest result. The company has seen revenue move from A$29.4 million in H2 2024 to A$29.0 million in H1 2025 and A$28.0 million in H2 2025, while basic EPS has tracked around A$0.20 across those periods, giving investors a relatively consistent earnings line to work with. With net profit margins sitting at very high levels on a...

Lundin Gold (TSX:LUG) reports its largest ever Mineral Reserve inventory at the Fruta del Norte gold mine. The company announces inaugural Mineral Reserves at FDNS and a new Mineral Resource at FDN East near existing infrastructure. New high grade mineralized zones and a major near mine copper gold porphyry system, including a discovery at Chontas, are identified within the district. Lundin Gold, operator of the Fruta del Norte mine in Ecuador, is expanding its resource footprint around...

Wärtsilä Oyj Abp (HLSE:WRT1V) has just announced new battery energy storage projects in Belgium alongside large US gas engine orders for data centers, putting its grid stability and energy solutions in sharper investor focus. See our latest analysis for Wärtsilä Oyj Abp. These new Belgium storage projects and large US gas engine wins come after a strong share price run, with a 37.34% 3 month share price return and a very large 5 year total shareholder return of 327.35%. This suggests momentum...

Genesis Minerals (ASX:GMD) has reported a busy set of H1 2026 numbers, with total revenue for the latest half at A$581.4 million and basic EPS of A$0.15, compared with a trailing 12 month profile that shows A$1.4 billion of revenue and basic EPS of A$0.36. The company’s revenue has moved from A$222.7 million and EPS of A$0.07 in H2 2024 to A$338.7 million and EPS of A$0.05 in H1 2025, then to A$581.4 million and EPS of A$0.15 in H2 2025. This sets up H1 2026 as another data point in a rapidly...

Bega Cheese (ASX:BGA) has just posted its H1 2026 scorecard, with trailing 12‑month revenue at about A$3.6b and Basic EPS of A$0.03, set against a recent half year that included a one off loss of A$38.2m. Over recent halves, the company has seen revenue move from A$1.79b in H2 2024 to A$1.78b in H1 2025 and A$1.76b in H2 2025, while Basic EPS shifted from A$0.01 in H2 2024 to A$0.10 in H1 2025 and a loss of A$0.13 in H2 2025. This has left investors focused on how quickly margins can rebuild...

In February 2026, Expedia Group reported fourth-quarter 2025 results showing revenue of US$3,547 million and net income of US$205 million, alongside full-year revenue of US$14.73 billion and net income of US$1.29 billion, while issuing 2026 revenue guidance of US$15.60–US$16.00 billion, raising its quarterly dividend to US$0.48 per share, and updating investors on a completed US$3.43 billion share buyback that retired 16.89% of its stock. Management highlighted that B2B bookings growth, a...

Charles River Laboratories International (CRL) has just posted its FY 2025 third quarter numbers, with revenue of US$1,004.9 million and basic EPS of US$1.11, against a backdrop where trailing 12 month results still reflect a net loss on EPS. The company has seen quarterly revenue move between US$984.2 million and US$1,032.1 million over the first half of FY 2025, with basic EPS ranging from US$0.50 to US$1.06. Trailing 12 month revenue sits at about US$4.0 billion paired with a net loss of...

Kraft Heinz (NasdaqGS:KHC) has appointed Nicolas Amaya as President, North America, succeeding Pedro Navio. New CEO Steve Cahillane is pausing the previously planned company split to focus on returning the business to profitable growth. The company is committing about $600 million toward brands, R&D, and marketing as part of this reset. Berkshire Hathaway has reduced its stake in Kraft Heinz, adding another layer of attention to the company’s next steps. Kraft Heinz, trading at $23.95, is...

Okeanis Eco Tankers (OB:OET) has put up a busy FY 2025, with fourth quarter revenue of US$126.9 million and EPS of US$1.76 as the headline numbers from its latest report. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$85.2 million in Q4 2024 to US$126.9 million in Q4 2025, while EPS over the same periods shifted from US$0.41 to US$1.76, setting the stage for a year in which trailing twelve month EPS reached US$3.77 on revenue of US$391.5 million. With net income and margins already...

Macerich (MAC) just released its fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, giving investors fresh numbers on sales, revenue, and net losses that help explain recent stock price moves. See our latest analysis for Macerich. Macerich’s recent earnings release and dividend affirmation have come alongside a clear shift in sentiment, with the 90 day share price return of 18.21% and a three year total shareholder return of 77.28% signalling positive momentum despite a slightly negative one year...

Telstra Group (ASX:TLS) has released its H1 2026 scorecard with trailing 12 month revenue of A$23.1 billion and basic EPS of A$0.20, setting a clear benchmark for how the telco is converting its scale into earnings. Over recent periods, the company has seen revenue move from A$11.5 billion in H2 2024 to A$11.6 billion in H1 2025 and A$11.5 billion in H2 2025, while basic EPS shifted from A$0.06 in H2 2024 to A$0.09 in H1 2025 and A$0.10 in H2 2025, giving investors a consistent read on how...

If you are wondering whether Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is attractively priced right now, this article walks through what the current share price could mean for long term investors. HPE recently closed at US$21.55, with returns of 1.3% over the past year, a 48.8% gain over 3 years, and a 68.3% gain over 5 years, despite a 9.5% decline over the last 7 days and a 10.8% decline year to date. Recent coverage has focused on HPE's role as a major enterprise technology provider and how...

Spir Group (OB:SPIR) closed FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of NOK204.1 million and a basic EPS loss of NOK0.01, while net income from continuing operations was a loss of NOK1.8 million. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from NOK274.4 million in Q4 2024 to NOK204.1 million in Q4 2025, and EPS shift from a loss of NOK0.08 to a smaller loss of NOK0.01 over the same period. This sets up a story where headline losses sit alongside tighter margins and a closer look at what is driving...

Schaffer (ASX:SFC) has laid out a softer set of headline numbers for H1 2026, with total revenue of A$117.4 million and basic EPS of A$0.85 against a backdrop of lower trailing net profit margins and a five year earnings decline averaging 9.4% a year. The company has seen half yearly revenue move from A$113.3 million and basic EPS of A$1.34 in H2 2024 to A$112.3 million and A$0.94 in H1 2025, then to A$117.4 million and A$0.85 in H2 2025. The latest print therefore lands in the context of...

Michael Dell’s investment firm MSD Capital recently disclosed in its fourth-quarter 2025 13F filing that it cut its Hayward Holdings stake by 223,833 shares, reducing its position by about 36.81%. This sizeable trim by a high-profile investor puts renewed attention on how concentrated institutional ownership can influence sentiment around Hayward’s pool equipment business. We’ll now examine how MSD Capital’s reduced stake reshapes Hayward’s investment narrative, particularly around...

Compass stock snapshot after recent price moves Compass (COMP) has drawn fresh attention after recent share price swings, with a 3.6% gain over the past day contrasting with weaker performance over the past week and month. See our latest analysis for Compass. That 3.6% 1 day share price return comes after a 18.7% 30 day share price decline, while the 3 year total shareholder return of around 7x suggests the longer term story has been much stronger than recent trading. If Compass’s swings have...

Cullen/Frost Bankers (NYSE:CFR) highlights a robust dividend record, with a pattern of regular increases that outpaces many peers. The company presents this dividend profile as evidence of sustained financial strength and a positive outlook for future earnings. The bank indicates potential for further dividend growth, reinforcing its appeal for income focused shareholders. Cullen/Frost Bankers, a Texas based regional bank, is putting its dividend front and center at a time when many...