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ASX:WHC
ASX:WHCOil and Gas

Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) Is Down 6.7% After Cutting Dividend And Launching Buyback Program Has The Bull Case Changed?

Whitehaven Coal Limited (ASX:WHC) recently reported half-year 2025 results showing lower sales of A$2,477 million and net income of A$69 million, cut its fully franked interim dividend to A$0.04 per share, and the Board approved a share repurchase program of up to A$32 million through June 30, 2026. Together, the reduced dividend and new buyback signal a shift in how Whitehaven Coal plans to return capital to shareholders at a time of softer earnings. We will now examine how the newly...
ASX:TYR
ASX:TYRDiversified Financial

Tyro Payments (ASX:TYR) Margin Compression In H1 2026 Tests Bullish Profitability Narratives

Tyro Payments (ASX:TYR) has put fresh numbers on the board for H1 2026, with revenue of A$248.3 million, basic EPS of A$0.0195 and net income of A$10.3 million, while trailing 12 month figures show revenue of A$489.0 million, EPS of A$0.0481 and net income of A$25.2 million. The company has seen revenue move from A$234.4 million and EPS of A$0.0392 in H2 2024 to A$237.8 million and A$0.0144 in H2 2025. This sets up the latest half year as a key checkpoint on how sustainable its earnings...
ASX:GGP
ASX:GGPMetals and Mining

Greatland Resources (ASX:GGP) Is Up 7.6% After Havieron Progress, Debt Funding And Leadership Change

Greatland Resources Limited recently reported half-year results to 31 December 2025, with sales rising to A$977.34 million and net income to A$342.93 million, while announcing a COO transition and new acting leadership. The confirmation of Havieron as a long-life, lowest-quartile-cost gold-copper project, backed by A$500 million in debt facilities, highlights its growing importance. Next, we will examine how Havieron’s confirmed long-life profile and funding progress shape Greatland...
ASX:NHC
ASX:NHCOil and Gas

A Look At New Hope (ASX:NHC) Valuation After Steady Unaudited Coal Production And Sales Update

New Hope (ASX:NHC) shares are in focus after the company released unaudited production and coal sales figures for the quarter and year to date to January 31, 2026, showing broadly steady volumes compared with the previous year. See our latest analysis for New Hope. The unaudited production and sales update sits alongside a strong run in the shares, with a recent 1 day share price return of 3.81% and a 90 day share price return of 26.61%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 30.28% and very...
ASX:SXL
ASX:SXLMedia

Southern Cross Media Group (ASX:SXL) Profit Return Tests Bullish Earnings Narratives

How Southern Cross Media Group's H1 2026 Results Set Up the Story Southern Cross Media Group (ASX:SXL) has reported fresh numbers for H1 2026, with revenue of A$254.7 million and basic EPS of A$0.0089. Trailing twelve month figures show EPS at A$0.0414 on A$466.9 million of revenue, as the business has shifted from losses to profitability over the last year. The company has seen revenue move from A$199.1 million and an EPS loss of A$0.0144 in H1 2024 to A$254.7 million and EPS of A$0.0089 in...
ASX:WAF
ASX:WAFMetals and Mining

Burkina Faso’s Push to Lift Kiaka Stake Might Change The Case For Investing In West African Resources (ASX:WAF)

West African Resources has recently confirmed that Burkina Faso’s state mining entity, SOPAMIB, is in talks to acquire an additional 25% stake in the Kiaka Gold Project, while operations at Kiaka and Sanbrado continue without disruption. This potential shift in ownership highlights the government’s push for greater control over mining assets and raises important questions about how West African Resources balances host-country interests with existing shareholder protections. We’ll now examine...
ASX:INA
ASX:INAResidential REITs

Assessing Ingenia Communities Group (ASX:INA) Valuation After Recent Share Price Weakness

Ingenia Communities Group (ASX:INA) has caught investor attention after its recent share price moves, with the stock showing negative returns over the past month and the past three months, prompting closer scrutiny of its fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Ingenia Communities Group. At the current share price of A$4.35, Ingenia’s recent share price performance has been weak. The 1 month share price return shows a decline of 12.30% and the year to date share price return shows a decline...
ASX:VYS
ASX:VYSMetals and Mining

Vysarn (ASX:VYS) Earnings Surge Of 93.7% Tests Views On Premium 30.4x P/E

Vysarn (ASX:VYS) has put up another solid reporting period, with H1 2026 results framed by trailing 12 month revenue of about A$132.3 million, net income of roughly A$14.4 million and basic EPS of A$0.027213. The company has seen revenue move from A$37.0 million in H2 2024 to A$41.0 million in H1 2025 and then A$65.5 million in H2 2025, while basic EPS over those halves stepped from A$0.009416 to A$0.0075 and then A$0.013513, setting up the current trailing profile. With net profit margins...
ASX:BFL
ASX:BFLBanks

Will Stronger 2025 Earnings and Higher Dividend Payout Change BSP Financial Group's (ASX:BFL) Narrative

BSP Financial Group Limited reported past full-year 2025 results showing net interest income of PGK 2,143 million and net income of PGK 1,172 million, alongside higher basic earnings per share from continuing operations. The group also declared an ordinary dividend of PGK 1.38 per share for the six months to December 31, 2025, underlining both its capital strength and its willingness to return cash to shareholders while investing in digital modernization and SME-focused business...
ASX:NGI
ASX:NGICapital Markets

Navigator Global Investments H2 EPS Volatility Tests Bullish Earnings Growth Narrative

Navigator Global Investments (ASX:NGI) has put fresh numbers on the table for H1 2026, with total revenue for H2 2025 at US$48 million and basic EPS of US$0.09, alongside trailing 12 month revenue of US$150.7 million and EPS of US$0.08. Over recent halves, the company has seen revenue move from US$48 million in H2 2024 to US$75.2 million in H1 2025 and US$48 million in H2 2025, while basic EPS shifted from US$0.10 to US$0.13 and then US$0.09. This sets up a mixed but data rich picture for...
ASX:PLY
ASX:PLYEntertainment

How PlaySide’s Profit Turnaround and Cost Discipline Will Impact PlaySide Studios (ASX:PLY) Investors

PlaySide Studios reported half-year results to 31 December 2025, with sales of A$20.41 million and net income of A$7.94 million, reversing the prior period’s loss. Despite lower sales than a year earlier, the swing from a basic loss per share of A$0.013 to earnings of A$0.0179 highlights a marked turnaround in profitability and cost control. With PlaySide’s shift from a net loss to profit now on record, we’ll explore how this earnings turnaround reshapes its investment narrative. We've...
ASX:SYL
ASX:SYLConstruction

Symal Group’s Half Year Results Spark Fresh Look At Valuation And Earnings Potential

Symal Group (ASX:SYL) has drawn fresh attention after releasing half year results to 31 December 2025, reporting A$499.38 million in sales, A$504.2 million in revenue, and A$19.29 million in net income. See our latest analysis for Symal Group. Despite the strong half year earnings update, Symal Group’s recent share price performance has been weak, with a 7 day share price return showing a 23.25% decline and a year to date share price return showing a 30.55% decline from A$2.41, while its 1...
ASX:MI6
ASX:MI6Metals and Mining

Why Minerals 260 (ASX:MI6) Is Up 41.7% After Striking A$220m Franco-Nevada Funding Deal

Minerals 260 has secured a A$220 million funding package from Franco-Nevada, including an increased 2.45% royalty and a A$50 million equity investment for a 4.9% stake, to accelerate development of the Bullabulling Gold Project in Western Australia. This transaction brings a globally recognised royalty investor onto Minerals 260’s register while providing capital to fast-track construction, drilling and feasibility work at Bullabulling. We’ll now assess how this Franco-Nevada funding...
ASX:VEA
ASX:VEAOil and Gas

Viva Energy Group (ASX:VEA) Deepening EPS Loss Tests Bullish Margin Recovery Narratives

Viva Energy Group (ASX:VEA) has put a tough set of FY 2025 numbers on the table, with first half revenue of A$14.9b alongside a basic EPS loss of A$0.12 and a net loss of A$195.4m, keeping margins in the red. The company has seen revenue move from A$14.4b in 1H 2024 to A$15.8b in 2H 2024 and then A$14.9b in 1H 2025, while EPS shifted from A$0.05 in 1H 2024 to a loss of A$0.10 in 2H 2024 and a deeper loss of A$0.12 in the latest half. This sets up a results season in which investors will be...
ASX:CCL
ASX:CCLDiversified Financial

Cuscal (ASX:CCL) Premium P/E Tests Bullish Narrative As Revenue Is Forecast To Decline

How Cuscal (ASX:CCL) Entered H1 2026 Cuscal (ASX:CCL) has opened H1 2026 with a steady earnings base, coming off H2 2025 net income of A$16.5 million on revenue of A$243.1 million, alongside trailing 12 month EPS of A$0.197324 on A$516.1 million in revenue and A$38 million in net income. The company has seen revenue move from A$247.4 million in H2 2024 to A$249.4 million in H1 2025 and then A$243.1 million in H2 2025. Over the same periods, basic EPS shifted from A$0.102052 to A$0.068347 and...
ASX:ILU
ASX:ILUMetals and Mining

Iluka Resources (ASX:ILU) Is Up 7.9% After Swing To FY25 Loss And Dividend Cut – Has The Bull Case Changed?

Iluka Resources has reported past full-year 2025 results, with sales of A$1,015.4 million and a net loss of A$288.4 million, alongside a fully franked ordinary dividend of A$0.03 per security for the six months ended 31 December 2025. The swing from profit to loss and the lower dividend signal pressure on earnings quality and cash returns at a time of ongoing project investment. We’ll now examine how this move into a full-year loss and reduced dividend reshapes Iluka’s investment narrative...
ASX:SCG
ASX:SCGRetail REITs

Scentre Group FFO Of A$586.6m Tests Bearish Earnings Decline Narrative

Scentre Group (ASX:SCG) has posted its FY 2025 first half results with funds from operations of A$586.6 million, total revenue of A$1.3 billion and basic EPS of A$0.15, setting the tone for how investors will read the latest move in its earnings profile. The group has seen revenue move from A$1.28 billion in 1H 2024 to A$1.31 billion in 2H 2024 and A$1.31 billion in 1H 2025, while basic EPS shifted from A$0.08 to A$0.12 and then A$0.15 over the same periods. Trailing 12 month net profit...
ASX:VSL
ASX:VSLMetals and Mining

Vulcan Steel H1 2026 Margin Compression Challenges Bullish Growth Narrative

Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL) has reported its H1 2026 results with total revenue of NZ$455.2 million and basic EPS of NZ$0.0497, alongside trailing 12 month revenue of NZ$990.5 million and EPS of NZ$0.1097. The company has seen revenue move from NZ$500.3 million and EPS of NZ$0.1056 in H2 2024 to NZ$492.99 million and EPS of NZ$0.0698 in H1 2025, before landing at the latest half year numbers, giving investors a clear view of how the top line and per share earnings have tracked across recent...
ASX:YAL
ASX:YALOil and Gas

How Will Yancoal’s 2025 Dividend Decision Shape Its Capital Allocation Story (ASX:YAL)?

Yancoal Australia has scheduled a board meeting on 25 February 2026 to approve its audited 2025 financial results and decide on a potential final dividend, alongside other corporate matters. The session will also reconfirm the current board composition, highlighting the governance framework behind decisions on capital allocation, disclosure and shareholder returns. We’ll now examine how the upcoming decision on a potential final dividend shapes Yancoal Australia’s broader investment...
ASX:ARB
ASX:ARBAuto Components

ARB (ASX:ARB) Margin Compression In H1 2026 Challenges Bullish Earnings Recovery Narrative

ARB (ASX:ARB) has put its H1 2026 numbers on the table, with revenue of A$367.4 million and basic EPS of A$0.56. This frames the results against a trailing 12 month picture that shows A$729.6 million of revenue and EPS of A$1.07. The company has reported revenue of A$354.3 million in H2 2024, A$366.7 million in H1 2025 and A$367.4 million in H2 2025. Basic EPS across those same periods was A$0.63, A$0.62 and A$0.56 respectively, giving investors a clear view of how sales and earnings power...
ASX:WAT
ASX:WATLeisure

Waterco Margin Compression Challenges Bullish Narratives Despite High Quality Trailing Earnings

Waterco (ASX:WAT) opened H1 2026 with A$120.2 million in revenue and basic EPS of A$0.105, alongside trailing 12 month revenue of A$253.4 million and EPS of A$0.297. The company has seen revenue move from A$126.0 million and EPS of A$0.197 in H2 2024, to A$134.7 million and EPS of A$0.167 in H1 2025, then to A$120.2 million and EPS of A$0.105 in H2 2025. This sets up the latest result against a backdrop of net profit margins that have eased over the past year. See our full analysis for...
ASX:KLS
ASX:KLSTransportation

Kelsian Group H1 2026 Earnings Thin 2.9% Margin Tests Bullish Stability Narrative

Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS) has kicked off H1 2026 with investors focused on how its recent revenue base around A$1.1b per half and improving EPS profile set the tone for the new fiscal year, against a backdrop of only modest growth forecasts and a trailing net margin of 2.9%. The company has seen revenue move from A$1,046.7 million in H2 2024 to A$1,080.2 million in H1 2025 and A$1,144.2 million in H2 2025. Over the same periods, basic EPS shifted from A$0.106 to A$0.074 and then A$0.127. This...
ASX:CRN
ASX:CRNMetals and Mining

Coronado Global Resources (ASX:CRN) Q4 Loss Deepens Despite Strongest Quarterly Revenue, Testing Bullish Hopes

Coronado Global Resources (ASX:CRN) has reported FY 2025 results with fourth quarter revenue of US$550.5 million and a basic EPS loss of US$0.09, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of about US$1.95 billion and a TTM basic EPS loss of US$0.26. Over recent periods, the company has seen quarterly revenue range from US$449.2 million to US$550.5 million while basic EPS has stayed in loss-making territory between US$0.04 and US$0.09 per share. With earnings still in the red and margins under...
ASX:DBI
ASX:DBIInfrastructure

Margin Compression To 3.4% At Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure ASX DBI Challenges Bullish Narratives

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure FY 2025 earnings snapshot Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure (ASX:DBI) has released its FY 2025 first half numbers, reporting revenue of A$395.4 million and basic EPS of A$0.087, with trailing twelve month revenue of A$795.7 million and EPS of A$0.178. The company reported revenue of A$366.3 million in the first half of FY 2024, A$400.0 million in the second half, and A$395.4 million in the latest half. Basic EPS was A$0.074 in the first half of FY 2024, A$0.0966 in the...