Australian Consumer Durables Stock News

Brightstar Resources (ASX:BTR) has come into focus after appointing GR Engineering Services as preferred EPC contractor for its planned Goldfields processing plant, a key step toward locking in cost and schedule parameters. See our latest analysis for Brightstar Resources. That EPC appointment comes as momentum in Brightstar’s shares has been mixed, with a 1 day share price return of 5.94% and a 90 day share price return of 17.58% contrasting with a 1 year total shareholder return decline of...

Magellan Financial Group reported half-year 2025 results showing revenue of A$121.05 million and net income of A$68.94 million, both lower than a year earlier, while basic earnings per share from continuing operations eased to A$0.403. Despite softer revenue and profit, Magellan lifted its dividend, grew income from partnerships such as Barrenjoey Capital Partners, and maintained a debt-free balance sheet, underlining a shift toward external investment income as support for shareholder...

Fortescue shares react to rising costs and dividend cut Fortescue (ASX:FMG) has drawn investor attention after higher production costs, analyst downgrades, softer iron ore prices, and a 44% dividend cut prompted a month long share price correction. See our latest analysis for Fortescue. Despite recent pressure, with a 30 day share price return of 9.78% and a year to date share price return of 8.76% in decline, Fortescue still has a 1 year total shareholder return of 10.25%. This suggests...

In February 2026, Orora Limited (ASX:ORA) announced a new share repurchase program of up to 123,378,429 shares, or 10% of its issued capital, for capital management purposes, following the release of its half-year 2026 results showing sales of A$1,127.6 million and net income of A$58.9 million. This combination of higher sales, a very large year-on-year swing in reported profit, and a fresh buyback authorization underlines how Orora is reshaping its balance sheet and earnings profile after...

As the Australian market navigates a busy reporting day with major companies revealing their financial results, there's an optimistic outlook buoyed by positive movements in global markets. The term 'penny stocks' might seem outdated, but these smaller or newer companies still offer intriguing opportunities for investors seeking value and growth potential. By focusing on those with solid financials and clear growth trajectories, penny stocks can present hidden opportunities worth exploring.

IGO Limited has released its half-year results to December 31, 2025, reporting sales of A$194.1 million versus A$284.0 million a year earlier, and a net loss of A$34.1 million compared with a very large loss previously. While revenue contracted, the sharp reduction in basic loss per share from A$1.0328 to A$0.045 suggests meaningful progress in limiting financial losses. We will now examine how IGO’s lower sales but much smaller loss shape the company’s investment narrative over the coming...

Paladin Energy (ASX:PDN) has drawn fresh attention after reporting second quarter sales of US$102.38 million and net income of US$6.27 million, along with a six month shift from loss to profit. See our latest analysis for Paladin Energy. Alongside the earnings release, Paladin Energy’s 1 day share price return of 5.56% and 90 day share price return of 53.49% suggest momentum has been building. In addition, the 1 year total shareholder return of 57.54% points to strong recent rewards for long...

Event driven look at Aurizon Holdings shares Aurizon Holdings (ASX:AZJ) is back on investors' radar after reporting higher underlying net profit for the half year, lifting its interim dividend, expanding its buyback and confirming full ownership of its Network business. See our latest analysis for Aurizon Holdings. The latest news appears to have come on top of already improving sentiment, with the 30 day share price return of 9.94% and 90 day share price return of 16.04% contributing to a 1...

Nickel Industries (ASX:NIC) drew investor attention after securing approval for a significantly higher 2026 RKAB quota, supporting steady ore sales and the ramp up of its ENC HPAL project amid firm nickel pricing. See our latest analysis for Nickel Industries. The RKAB quota upgrade lands at a time when momentum in Nickel Industries' share price has been building, with a 90 day share price return of 41.96% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 34.53%, although the 5 year total shareholder...

We feel now is a pretty good time to analyse Fluence Corporation Limited's ( ASX:FLC ) business as it appears the...

Domino's Pizza Enterprises has appointed experienced global QSR leader Andrew Gregory as its incoming Group CEO and Managing Director, with his start date expected by 5 August 2026 and Executive Chairman Jack Cowin overseeing an orderly transition. Gregory’s background running McDonald’s multi-market franchised operations, with a focus on franchisee economics and disciplined growth, closely matches Domino’s current priorities around profitability, network quality and system health. We’ll now...

Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) is back in focus after power supply problems at its Kalgoorlie facility triggered production shortfalls, with investors now watching upcoming half year results and expansion plans closely. See our latest analysis for Lynas Rare Earths. The recent power issues and upcoming half year results sit against a mixed backdrop, with a 1 day share price return of 3.06% and a year to date share price return of 26.92%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 132.19%...

Some Bravura Solutions Limited ( ASX:BVS ) shareholders may be a little concerned to see that the Non-Executive...

Toubani Resources Limited ( ASX:TRE ) is possibly approaching a major achievement in its business, so we would like to...

Sims (ASX:SGM) has drawn investor interest after reporting a half year net loss of A$29.9 million, while confirming an interim dividend of A$0.14 per share and highlighting strong Sims Lifecycle Services performance. See our latest analysis for Sims. The latest half year loss and dividend decision sit against a strong recent run in the shares, with a 90 day share price return of 44.73% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 57.54%. This suggests momentum has been building as investors...

DEXUS (ASX:DXS) has released its H1 2026 scorecard with Funds From Operations of A$339.4 million, total revenue of A$724.5 million and net income of A$125.8 million, translating into basic EPS of A$0.12. The group has seen total revenue move from A$100.8 million in H2 2024 to A$560.2 million in H1 2025 and A$724.5 million most recently. Over the same period, basic EPS has shifted from a loss of A$0.92 to A$0.01 and then A$0.12, highlighting a sharp reset in margins that puts the focus on how...

PLS Group Limited released its FY26 interim results on 19 February 2026, shortly after securing an offtake agreement with Canmax Technologies that includes a US$100 million unsecured, interest-free prepayment and a price floor for spodumene concentrate. This combination of fresh financial disclosure and contract-backed volume and pricing has sharpened investor focus on how lithium market swings feed through to PLS Group’s sales mix and margins. We’ll now examine how the Canmax prepayment and...

Financial results snapshot and how they fit the Suncorp story Suncorp Group (ASX:SUN) has kicked off H1 2026 with a trailing twelve month revenue base of about A$15.1 billion and basic EPS of A$0.91. This sets the context for its latest reported half year, where H2 2025 revenue was A$7.6 billion and EPS came in at A$0.67. Over the last few reported halves, revenue has moved from A$6.6 billion in H2 2024 to A$7.4 billion in H1 2025 and then A$7.6 billion in H2 2025. Over the same periods,...

Australian Finance Group H1 2026 Earnings Snapshot Australian Finance Group (ASX:AFG) has put fresh numbers on the table for H1 2026, with trailing 12 month revenue of A$1.3b and basic EPS of A$0.16 framing the latest result. The company has seen revenue move from A$513.6 million in H2 2024 to A$623.4 million in H1 2025 and A$607.5 million in H2 2025, while basic EPS tracked from A$0.054 in H2 2024 to A$0.056 in H1 2025 and A$0.073 in H2 2025. These figures set up this period’s read through...

Some Evolution Mining Limited ( ASX:EVN ) shareholders may be a little concerned to see that the Non-Executive...

The Environmental Group Limited's (ASX:EGL) stock price has dropped 16% in the previous week, but insiders who sold...

Woodside Energy Group recently reported that, as of year-end 2025, its proved reserves rose to 1,882.1 MMboe, proved plus probable reserves to 2,999.5 MMboe, and 2C contingent resources to 5,795.7 MMboe, supported by final investment decisions on projects including Greater Western Flank 4, Turrum Phase 3 and the Atlantis facilities expansion. This reserves update underlines how recent project approvals have translated into a larger resource base, which may influence expectations around...

Earnings shock puts Iluka Resources (ASX:ILU) under closer scrutiny Iluka Resources (ASX:ILU) is back in focus after its 2025 earnings announcement showed sales of A$1,015.4 million and a net loss of A$288.4 million, compared with prior year profitability. See our latest analysis for Iluka Resources. The earnings release appears to have been a key catalyst, with the 1 day share price return of 5.09% lifting Iluka Resources to A$5.57. However, the 30 day share price return of 18.33% and 90 day...

Netwealth Group (ASX:NWL) has just reported its H1 2026 results, with H2 2025 revenue at A$169.0 million and basic EPS of A$0.24, alongside trailing 12 month revenue of A$362.8 million and EPS of A$0.23. The company has seen revenue move from A$131.9 million and EPS of A$0.18 in H2 2024 to A$155.4 million and EPS of A$0.24 in H1 2025, then to A$169.0 million and EPS of A$0.24 in H2 2025. These developments set the stage for investors to weigh the latest numbers against a backdrop of softer...