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Weaker half year earnings put Waypoint REIT under closer investor scrutiny Waypoint REIT (ASX:WPR) has drawn investor attention after its half year to 30 June 2026 showed softer results, with sales, net income and earnings per share all lower than the prior period. Waypoint REIT’s current share price of A$2.34 reflects a mixed picture, with the share price down 7.9% year to date and 7.1% over the past month. At the same time, the 3 year total shareholder return of 16.8% and 5 year total...

Ramsay Health Care earnings jump and dividend update Ramsay Health Care (ASX:RHC) has drawn fresh investor attention after reporting higher full year sales, revenue and net income for the year to June 30, 2026, alongside an increased fully franked dividend. Over the past year, Ramsay Health Care's share price has gained momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 17.98% and a 90 day return of 42.79%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 58.31% sits against a more modest 3 year total...

Data#3 Limited has already reported full-year 2026 results, with revenue of A$907.30 million, net income of A$54.52 million, and higher earnings per share than the prior year. The company also lifted its fully franked final dividend to A$0.1825 per share, resulting in a 13.0% full-year dividend increase and a payout ratio of 90.3%. We’ll now examine how the stronger earnings and higher dividend payout shape Data#3’s existing investment narrative and risk-return balance. The future of work is...

Perpetual Limited recently reported full-year 2026 results showing revenue of A$1,156.3 million and net income of A$88.9 million, reversing the prior year’s loss, and also declared an unfranked ordinary dividend of A$0.63 per share for the six months to June 30, 2026, paid on October 2, 2026. This combination of a return to profitability on broadly steady revenue and a higher ordinary dividend signals management confidence in the company’s current earnings quality and cash-generation...

Wesfarmers Limited recently reported its full-year results for the year ended June 30, 2026, with sales of A$47.27 billion, net income of A$2.87 billion and basic earnings per share from continuing operations of A$2.534, alongside announcing a fully franked ordinary dividend of A$1.20 per share for the half-year. Despite a slight year-on-year decline in net income and earnings per share, the decision to lift the fully franked dividend signals management’s confidence in Wesfarmers’ cash...

Global trade and growth tensions are putting more scrutiny on where cash actually comes from. That makes Australian stocks with solid cash flow potential, yet priced below estimates of fair value, especially interesting for investors hunting mispriced opportunities. This article highlights three stocks from a cash flow focused value screen that may be overlooked. You will see how their cash generation profiles compare with the prices on offer today. The three stocks below are only a sample...

FireFly Metals (ASX:FFM) is back in focus after releasing a PEA and updated Mineral Resource Estimate for its Green Bay Ming Mine Copper Gold Project, outlining an extended potential mine life, relatively low operating costs, and options for expansion. FireFly Metals’ latest news sits against a mixed share price backdrop, with the stock up 4.82% on the day to A$1.85 yet down 10.19% on a year to date share price return. Meanwhile, the 1 year total shareholder return of 54.05% and the very...

Harvey Norman Holdings Limited recently reported full-year results to June 30, 2026, with net income of A$528.46 million and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of A$0.4236, and also declared a fully franked ordinary dividend of A$0.13 per share for the half year, payable on November 12, 2026. Despite only a modest lift in net income and earnings per share compared with the prior year, the company’s decision to pair this with a fully franked dividend highlights the...

Telix Pharmaceuticals (ASX:TLX) is in focus after completing enrollment in its Phase 3 BiPASS study for prostate cancer imaging and as investors watch for an upcoming FDA decision on its Pixclara brain cancer imaging agent. The recent BiPASS milestone and the upcoming Pixclara FDA decision are contributing to solid momentum for Telix Pharmaceuticals, with the share price at A$16.47 and a 90 day share price return of 23.74% contributing to a 5 year total shareholder return of 159.78%. Scan for...

Investors may wish to note that the Alternate Director of Aurelia Metals Limited , Bradley Newcombe, recently netted...

Sandfire Resources Limited has reported past full-year results to June 30, 2026, with sales of US$1,653.67 million and net income of US$355.81 million, and also announced a dividend of A$0.35 for shareholders on record as of September 11, 2026, paid on September 30, 2026. The sharp rise in basic earnings per share from continuing operations to US$0.769 over the year highlights a materially improved profit profile from Sandfire’s existing asset base. We’ll now examine how Sandfire’s stronger...

We note that the Vita Life Sciences Limited ( ASX:VLS ) Non-Executive Chairman, Henry Townsing, recently sold AU$83k...

Flight Centre Travel Group recently reported full-year 2026 results, with sales of A$2,854.86 million, net income of A$149.17 million and a full-year dividend of A$0.30 per share, while also confirming Gareth Turner’s appointment as an independent non-executive director and Rob Baker’s pending retirement from the board. Turner’s deep audit and risk expertise across travel, telecoms and financial services, combined with higher earnings and dividend capacity, could reshape how investors assess...

Paladin Energy recently held an Analyst/Investor Day and reported full-year 2026 results, with sales rising to US$304.32 million from US$177.68 million and net income moving to US$5.34 million from a net loss a year earlier. The swing from a basic loss per share of US$0.1268 to positive basic earnings per share of US$0.0122 highlights a clear turnaround in reported profitability. We’ll now explore how this return to positive earnings and stronger sales affects Paladin Energy’s existing...

Nickel Industries Limited has reported past half-year results to June 30, 2026, with sales rising to US$938.38 million and net income to US$52.48 million, alongside higher basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations. This sharp uplift in profitability suggests the company converted stronger operational performance into earnings, marking a clear improvement in business efficiency. We’ll now examine how this strong rebound in half-year net income reshapes Nickel Industries’...

EQ Resources (ASX:EQR) has drawn fresh attention after appointing two new Non-Executive Directors: mining engineer Nicole Brook and resources and finance executive Taki Dermedgoglou, in late August 2026. These board appointments come after a very strong period for EQ Resources, with the share price at A$0.365 and a year to date share price return of 339.76%. The 1 year total shareholder return is very large at around 10x, and shorter term momentum has eased after recent gains. Scan other...

Woolworths Group’s recent full-year results showed sales rising to A$71.54 billion and net income increasing to A$1.14 billion, alongside a fully franked final dividend of A$0.52 per share declared and paid in September 2026. The board also lifted total dividends for the year by 15.5% to A$0.97 per share and appointed experienced retailer and former Wesfarmers finance chief Terry Bowen as a non-executive director, signaling a focus on boardroom financial depth and capital allocation...

Mixed 2026 earnings keep focus on Macquarie Technology Group Macquarie Technology Group (ASX:MAQ) has come into focus after releasing full year 2026 earnings, with sales rising to A$389.98 million while net income and earnings per share declined compared with the prior year. The latest full year 2026 earnings appear to be the main driver behind Macquarie Technology Group’s recent moves, with the share price at A$55.49 after a 1 day share price return of 2.06%, while the 30 day share price...

Global bond yields have retreated on more cautious central bank signals, which puts the spotlight back on stock picking rather than just riding interest rate trends. That creates an opening in smaller Australian companies with solid balance sheets that many large funds still overlook. This article walks through three high quality under the radar stocks from a specialist screener that aims to surface potential future market leaders before they become crowded trades. The stocks covered below...

Earnings setback puts Domino's Pizza Enterprises in focus Domino's Pizza Enterprises (ASX:DMP) has drawn attention after its latest full year results showed sales of A$2,046.06 million and a net loss of A$134.16 million, highlighting current operational pressures for shareholders. Despite the weak earnings, Domino's Pizza Enterprises shares have recently shown improving short term momentum, with a 1 month share price return of 6.58% and a 3 month share price return of 28.42%, while the 5 year...

With central banks still cautious as inflation and energy costs shape interest rate expectations, many investors are looking for income that feels more predictable than market swings. Australian dividend stocks that offer yields of around 3% or higher with solid coverage can help smooth the ride. This article walks through three high-yield dividend powerhouses from our screener that income focused investors may want to study closely. The three dividend stocks covered below are just a sample,...

With central banks warning that borrowing costs may stay tight as they watch inflation, many Australian investors are looking for companies where leadership is deeply invested in long term outcomes. Founder led businesses with high capital discipline can be attractive when money is not cheap and easy. This article highlights three Australian founder led stocks from a premium screener that focuses on capital efficiency and alignment with shareholders. The stocks covered below are just a...

Harvey Norman Holdings (ASX:HVN) is in focus after releasing full year 2026 results along with a lower fully franked interim dividend per share, a combination that raises fresh questions about the stock’s income appeal. Harvey Norman Holdings shares have slipped, with a 30 day share price return of down 13.08% and a year to date share price return of down 38.37%. In contrast, the 3 year total shareholder return of 24.84% and 5 year total shareholder return of 14.97% point to longer term gains...

Perseus Mining Limited recently reported full-year results to June 30, 2026, with sales of US$1.48 billion, net income of US$428.24 million, higher earnings per share, an increased ordinary dividend of A$0.09 per security, and approval of a new share buyback of up to 66,000,000 shares or 4.97% of its capital through August 2027. Together, the stronger earnings, higher cash returns via dividends, and continued commitment to buybacks highlight Perseus Mining’s focus on returning surplus...