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Arafura Rare Earths (ASX:ARU) has drawn fresh attention after reporting a half year net loss of A$12.99 million, compared with A$18.85 million a year earlier, alongside recent director buying and upcoming employee option vesting. See our latest analysis for Arafura Rare Earths. The recent half year result, director share purchase update, and upcoming vesting of 197,000 employee options come against a backdrop where the latest share price of A$0.26 sits alongside a 1 year total shareholder...

Harvey Norman Holdings’ recent half‑year results showed net income of A$321.91 million and higher earnings per share, alongside a recommended fully‑franked interim dividend of A$0.145 per share for the six months to 31 December 2025, payable on 1 May 2026. At the same time, Harvey Norman has been named as a second defendant in a new class action over historical Interest Free Plan advertising, introducing a fresh layer of legal and reputational uncertainty around its consumer finance...

GPT Group (ASX:GPT) has attracted fresh attention after reporting full year 2025 earnings, with sales of A$815.8 million and net income of A$981 million, compared with a net loss of A$200.7 million a year earlier. See our latest analysis for GPT Group. At a latest share price of A$5.06, GPT Group’s short term share price returns have been soft, including a 30 day share price return of a 3.07% decline and a 90 day share price return of an 8.83% decline. Its 1 year total shareholder return of...

BlueScope Steel reported its half-year results for the period ended December 31, 2025, showing sales of A$8,251 million and net income of A$390.8 million, and it declared an unfranked interim dividend of A$0.65 per share, with an ex-dividend date of February 20, 2026 and payment due on March 24, 2026. The sharp increase in net income and earnings per share compared with the prior year, paired with the higher interim dividend, points to management’s confidence in the company’s current...

Aurizon Holdings has announced that Ian Wells, former Fortescue Metals Group CFO, will become its Chief Financial Officer and Group Executive Strategy from 7 April 2026, while acting CFO Gareth Long moves to lead Enterprise Services, and the company reported steady first-half 2026 earnings with A$2,104 million in revenue and A$235 million in net income. Alongside these leadership changes, Aurizon lifted its interim dividend to 12.5 cents per share and upgraded full-year 2026 dividend...

Worley Limited recently reported half-year 2026 results showing sales of A$1,028 million, revenue of A$5.53 billion, and net income of A$119 million for the six months ended 31 December 2025, alongside confirming an interim unfranked dividend of A$0.25 per share payable on 2 April 2026 and extending its share buyback plan to 12 March 2027. While profit and earnings per share fell compared to the prior period, Worley highlighted record bookings of A$9.8 billion and new major project wins...

Earnings, dividend and ESG penalties put Ampol in focus Ampol (ASX:ALD) is back on investors’ radar after reporting weaker 2025 earnings, announcing a new fully franked dividend and flagging higher future costs tied to missed emissions targets on its sustainability linked bonds. For the year to 31 December 2025, Ampol reported sales of A$31,365.5m and net income of A$82.4m, with basic earnings per share from continuing operations at A$0.346 and diluted EPS at A$0.345. Alongside these results,...

Bellevue Gold (ASX:BGL) has put fresh numbers on the table, with half year sales of A$268.73 million and net income of A$2.63 million, alongside approval for a new wet paste plant. See our latest analysis for Bellevue Gold. The latest earnings update and wet paste plant approval come after a strong 90 day share price return of 37.74% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 55.32%. This suggests momentum has picked up after earlier volatility. If Bellevue Gold has you looking at the broader...

Catalyst Metals (ASX:CYL) has put solid numbers on the board for H1 2026, with revenue of A$276.3 million and basic EPS of A$0.23 alongside net income of A$59.7 million, setting a clear marker for its latest half year. The company has seen revenue move from A$133.8 million and a basic EPS loss of A$0.03 in H1 2024 to A$276.3 million and A$0.23 EPS in H1 2025. Trailing twelve month revenue sits at A$459.4 million with basic EPS of A$0.44, giving investors a clear view of recent earnings ahead...

South32 (ASX:S32) is drawing increased attention after reporting operational improvements and strong production across key assets. Effective cost management and resilient output have supported a more positive tone around the business in the current commodity environment. These developments come as investors track how mining companies respond to sector pressures and macroeconomic uncertainty. For investors watching South32 at around A$4.6 per share, the recent share price performance helps...

Ora Banda Mining Limited has reported record half-year results for the six months to 31 December 2025, with gold production rising 32% to 62,631 ounces and revenue increasing to A$336.28 million, alongside net income of A$96.3 million. A key highlight was the rapid capital payback at the Sand King underground mine within 12 months, supporting strong free cash flow and funding for projects such as the planned ~3 mtpa mill and the restart of open pit mining at Waihi. We will now examine how...

Suncorp Group Limited reported past half-year earnings on 17 February 2026, with net income of A$263,000,000 for the six months ended 31 December 2025, down from A$1.10 billion a year earlier, and basic earnings per share from continuing operations of A$0.2438 versus A$0.7739. The company also declared a fully franked interim dividend of A$0.17 per share, payable on 31 March 2026, which is likely to prompt questions about how lower earnings and a reduced payout reflect underlying insurance...

Perseus Mining Limited recently reported half-year results showing sales of US$608.46 million and net income of US$163.54 million, while declaring an ordinary dividend of A$0.05 per security for the six months ended 31 December 2025, payable on 4 April 2026. At the same time, the company has been actively repurchasing shares on-market under its buy-back program, signaling a continued focus on capital management and returning cash to shareholders alongside operational delivery. We’ll now...

TPG Telecom (ASX:TPG) has kicked off FY 2025 with first half revenue of A$2.45 billion and basic EPS of A$0.017, alongside net income from continuing operations of A$32 million. These results put fresh numbers on its recent earnings turnaround story. The company has seen revenue hold around the mid A$2 billion mark over recent periods, from A$2.40 billion in 1H FY 2024 to A$2.81 billion in 2H FY 2024 and now A$2.45 billion in 1H FY 2025. EPS has moved between a loss of A$0.073 in 2H FY 2024...

In February 2026, APA Group reported half-year results showing A$1,599 million in sales and a lift in net income to A$81 million, while declaring a 27.5 cent interim distribution per security for the half year ended December 31, 2025, to be paid on March 18, 2026. The slight 1.9% increase in the interim distribution, alongside the detailed mix of franked, unfranked and capital components, offers investors clearer insight into how APA is balancing cash returns, tax efficiency and capital...

Accent Group (ASX:AX1) has given investors a full suite of updates, combining its half year 2025 earnings release, confirmation of H2 FY26 EBIT guidance, the closure of Glue Store, and a Board level finance appointment. See our latest analysis for Accent Group. Accent Group’s recent half year earnings, dividend declaration, Glue Store exit and Board appointment have coincided with a 31.82% 7 day share price return and a 22.75% year to date share price return. However, the 1 year total...

If you are wondering whether Westgold Resources is still offering value after its recent run, you are not alone. That is exactly what this article will unpack. The share price last closed at A$7.75, with returns of 6.6% over 7 days, 0.8% over 30 days, 20.2% year to date, 211.3% over 1 year, and around 7x over 3 years, with 5 year returns of 314.4%. These return figures set the scene for a closer look at what is behind the current market view on Westgold Resources. In the sections that...

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited recently reported ultra-high-grade assay results from its Monte Alto project in Bahia, Brazil, including thick, continuous zones of rare earth mineralisation and multiple critical minerals. The confirmation of mineralisation continuity, combined with the discovery of a new ultra-high grade eastern corridor and a strike length now extending to at least 1.2 kilometres, strengthens the geological basis for upcoming resource and study work. We will now examine how...

Fleetwood Limited (ASX:FWD) recently reported half-year results showing lower revenue but higher net profit, cut its interim fully franked dividend to A$0.095 per share, and announced a 12‑month on‑market buyback of up to A$5 million in shares following the sale of Northern RV’s operations. The company also appointed Andrea Pidcock as CEO, while strong Community Solutions earnings, an improved RV Solutions contribution, and a growing Building Solutions order book contrasted with weaker cash...

Mirvac Group (ASX:MGR) has been in focus after releasing half year results that included higher revenue and net income compared with a year earlier, alongside reaffirmed earnings and distribution guidance for fiscal 2026. See our latest analysis for Mirvac Group. At a latest share price of A$2.05, Mirvac’s recent momentum has been modest, with a 7 day share price return of 2.5% and a 30 day share price return of 3.54%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 3.42% sits alongside a softer 90...

Zimplats Holdings (ASX:ZIM) has put a much stronger set of numbers on the table for H1 2026, with trailing twelve month revenue at about US$1.1 billion and Basic EPS of US$1.64. Net income over the same period was US$180.1 million and profitability moved to a net margin of 16.1%. Over recent halves the company has seen revenue move from US$394.3 million in H2 2024 to US$476.4 million in H2 2025, alongside Basic EPS shifting from US$0.16 to US$0.34. This sets the scene for investors to focus...

In February 2026, Downer EDI Limited reported half-year results showing lower revenue of A$4,860.7 million but higher net income of A$93.4 million, lifted its fully franked interim dividend to A$0.129 per share, confirmed FY26 NPATA guidance of A$295–315 million, and completed an on-market buy-back of 8,430,236 shares. Together with Macquarie Group ceasing to be a substantial shareholder, these capital management moves signal a renewed focus on earnings quality, shareholder distributions and...

Cleanaway Waste Management (ASX:CWY) has put fresh numbers on the table for H1 2026, anchored by trailing 12 month revenue of A$4.1b and basic EPS of A$0.0545, alongside half year figures that include A$1.9b of revenue and basic EPS of A$0.0375 in H2 2025 on net income of A$83.6m. The company has seen revenue move from A$1.9b with EPS of A$0.0374 in H2 2024 to A$1.9b with EPS of A$0.0375 in H2 2025, while H1 2025 delivered A$1.9b of revenue and EPS of A$0.0329, giving investors a clear view...

Capricorn Metals (ASX:CMM) has put solid numbers on the table for H1 2026, with trailing 12 month revenue of A$646.7 million and basic EPS of A$0.54. The latest reported half year in 2025 showed revenue of A$312.4 million and basic EPS of A$0.25. The company has seen revenue move from A$181.7 million in H2 2024 to A$205.3 million in H1 2025 and A$312.4 million in H2 2025, alongside EPS shifting from A$0.09 to A$0.11 and then A$0.25 over the same periods. This progression gives investors a...