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ASX:A1M
ASX:A1MMetals and Mining

AIC Mines (ASX:A1M) Is Up 17.9% After Higher Half-Year Profit And EPS Growth - What's Changed

AIC Mines Limited recently reported its half-year results for the period ended December 31, 2025, with sales of A$110.59 million and net income of A$17.35 million, both higher than the prior year. The company also lifted basic earnings per share from continuing operations to A$0.0223, highlighting improved profitability on a per-share basis. We’ll now examine how this earnings and sales growth shapes AIC Mines’ investment narrative and what it might mean for investors. Uncover the next big...
ASX:NEU
ASX:NEUPharmaceuticals

How Investors May Respond To Neuren Pharmaceuticals (ASX:NEU) 2025 Results, Buy-Back Plan And Pipeline Progress

Neuren Pharmaceuticals recently reported its full-year 2025 results, with revenue of A$84.84 million and net income of A$30.44 million, alongside a trading pause on the ASX pending a market-sensitive announcement. Despite lower year-on-year earnings, Neuren highlighted increased DAYBUE royalties, a new share buy-back program, and progress in its NNZ-2591 pipeline, including an FDA Fast Track designation, underscoring the company’s focus on advancing its rare neurological disorder...
ASX:HZN
ASX:HZNOil and Gas

Assessing Horizon Oil (ASX:HZN) Valuation After Softer Half Year Earnings And Dividend Declaration

Horizon Oil’s latest earnings and dividend decision Recent interest in Horizon Oil (ASX:HZN) stems from its half year 2025 results, which showed lower sales and net income, alongside a declared interim dividend and an upcoming earnings call. See our latest analysis for Horizon Oil. Horizon Oil’s recent earnings release and confirmed interim dividend have come alongside firm share price momentum, with a 90 day share price return of 23.08% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 39.22% from a...
ASX:ASL
ASX:ASLMetals and Mining

Is Andean Silver's PDAC 2026 Spotlight (ASX:ASL) Reframing Its Long-Term Industry Positioning?

Andean Silver Limited recently presented at the PDAC Conference 2026 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, a major global gathering for mining and resource companies. This appearance places Andean Silver in front of a concentrated audience of investors, industry peers, and potential partners who closely track exploration and development updates in the sector. With heightened attention around its PDAC 2026 presentation, we will assess how Andean Silver’s industry visibility...
ASX:HVN
ASX:HVNMultiline Retail

A Look At Harvey Norman Holdings (ASX:HVN) Valuation After Its Half Year Earnings And Higher Dividend

Harvey Norman Holdings (ASX:HVN) has drawn fresh attention after releasing its half year 2025 results along with a higher fully franked interim dividend of A$0.145 per share, with the stock falling 8% on the day. See our latest analysis for Harvey Norman Holdings. At a share price of A$5.76, Harvey Norman’s 1 day share price return of a 9.0% decline and 30 day share price return of an 11.11% decline contrast with a 1 year total shareholder return of 15.21% and 3 year total shareholder return...
ASX:APZ
ASX:APZREITs

Aspen Group (ASX:APZ) Is Up 8.1% After Lifting Revenue And Clarifying 2026 Dividend Guidance – Has The Bull Case Changed?

In February 2026, Aspen Group reported half-year results to 31 December 2025, with revenue rising to A$69.97 million and net income to A$35.94 million, and issued dividend guidance of 11.0 cents for fiscal 2026. The modest uplift in earnings per share, alongside clearer dividend guidance, offers investors a more defined picture of Aspen Group’s capital returns profile. We’ll now explore how Aspen Group’s increased revenue and clarified 2026 dividend guidance shape the company’s broader...
ASX:OBM
ASX:OBMMetals and Mining

A Look At Ora Banda Mining’s Valuation After Record Half Year Results And Sand King Ramp Up

Ora Banda Mining (ASX:OBM) has caught investor attention after reporting record half year results, with higher gold production from the Sand King underground mine supporting stronger revenue, profit, and cash generation across the period. See our latest analysis for Ora Banda Mining. At a share price of A$1.29, Ora Banda Mining has logged a 4.45% 1 day share price return and a 4.88% 7 day share price return. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 39.46% and very large 3 year total shareholder...
ASX:WOW
ASX:WOWConsumer Retailing

Does Woolworths (ASX:WOW) Prioritising Fully Franked Dividends Over Earnings Signal a Strategic Shift?

In February 2026, Woolworths Group Limited reported half-year net income of A$374 million, down from A$739 million a year earlier, and declared a fully franked interim dividend of A$0.45 per share for the six months ended January 4, 2026, payable on April 2, 2026. The combination of weaker earnings and a maintained fully franked dividend highlights management’s willingness to return cash to shareholders while profitability remains under pressure. We’ll now examine how the lower half-year...
ASX:WGX
ASX:WGXMetals and Mining

Westgold Resources (ASX:WGX) Is Up 6.6% After Swinging To Half-Year Profit And Reaffirming Guidance

Westgold Resources reported past half-year results showing group gold production of 195,355 oz (including 24,919 oz from purchased ore), sales of A$1,237.56 million, and net income of A$190.73 million for the six months to December 31, 2025. At the same time, the company kept its FY 2026 production guidance unchanged at 345,000–385,000 oz with an AISC of A$2,600–A$2,900/oz, signalling operational consistency following the Karora integration and recent mine upgrades. We’ll now examine how...
ASX:JIN
ASX:JINHospitality

Upgraded Offshore Outlook And Capital Returns Might Change The Case For Investing In Jumbo Interactive (ASX:JIN)

Jumbo Interactive has reported its half-year 2025 results, with sales rising to A$85.28 million but net income easing to A$15.46 million, alongside declaring a fully franked interim dividend of A$0.12 per share payable on 18 March 2026. The company’s upgraded outlook for its international operations in the UK and North America, plus its ongoing buyback and dividend, highlights management’s confidence in offshore growth as a complement to its Australian lottery retailing base. We’ll now...
ASX:CYL
ASX:CYLMetals and Mining

A Look At Catalyst Metals (ASX:CYL) Valuation After Strong Half Year Earnings And Profit Growth

Catalyst Metals (ASX:CYL) just released half year earnings to December 31, 2025, reporting sales of A$267.85 million and net income of A$59.7 million, figures that are likely catching investor attention. See our latest analysis for Catalyst Metals. The half year earnings news lands after a mixed stretch for Catalyst Metals, with a 7 day share price return of 7.45% and a 30 day share price return decline of 9.18%. However, the 90 day share price return of 25.70% and a very large 3 year total...
ASX:KCN
ASX:KCNMetals and Mining

Assessing Kingsgate Consolidated (ASX:KCN) Valuation After Strong Half Year Results And New Interim Dividend

Kingsgate Consolidated (ASX:KCN) has put fresh numbers on the table, releasing half year results that include higher sales, stronger net income, detailed Chatree production metrics, and a newly declared interim dividend. See our latest analysis for Kingsgate Consolidated. Those stronger half year figures and the newly declared 10 cent interim dividend come after a powerful run in Kingsgate Consolidated's shares, with a 90 day share price return of 64.34% and a very large 1 year total...
ASX:KAR
ASX:KAROil and Gas

Karoon Energy (ASX:KAR) Is Down 11.0% After 2025 Results And New Payout Plan - Has The Bull Case Changed?

Karoon Energy Ltd has released its full-year 2025 results, reporting sales of US$628.6 million and net income of US$125.5 million, alongside updated 2026 production guidance of 8.1–9.2 MMboe and a new A$0.031 per share distribution for the period ended December 31, 2025. While annual sales and net income were slightly lower than the prior year, earnings per share from continuing operations increased, indicating the benefit of a lower share count and underscoring how capital management is...
ASX:ORG
ASX:ORGElectric Utilities

Assessing Origin Energy’s Valuation After Aware Super’s Carbon Investment Policy Reversal

Why Aware Super’s policy shift matters for Origin Energy Aware Super’s decision to lift its ban on carbon intensive investments has put Origin Energy (ASX:ORG) back on the radar for a large pool of retirement capital in Australia. This shift in institutional policy raises fresh questions for you about how Origin’s integrated gas, power generation, and retail energy business might appeal to investors who had previously been restricted from owning the stock. See our latest analysis for Origin...
ASX:ANN
ASX:ANNMedical Equipment

Ansell (ASX:ANN) Valuation Check As Share Buyback And Capital Management Stay In Focus

Ansell (ASX:ANN) has completed an on market buyback of 1,372,236 shares, equal to 0.95% of its register, for A$47.2 million, bringing capital management into focus for investors. See our latest analysis for Ansell. Despite the completed buyback and recent earnings and dividend announcements, Ansell’s share price has had a softer patch, with a 90 day share price return of 13.42% and a year to date share price return of 7.78%. The 3 year total shareholder return of 29.70% and 5 year total...
ASX:QAN
ASX:QANAirlines

Qantas Airways (ASX:QAN) Valuation Check After Higher Profit Dividend Lift And New Share Buyback Program

Qantas Airways (ASX:QAN) has drawn fresh attention after reporting half year 2025 results. The airline lifted its fully franked interim dividend and announced an additional A$150 million share buyback, alongside higher capital expenditure plans. See our latest analysis for Qantas Airways. Despite the half year results, higher fully franked dividend and fresh A$150 million buyback, Qantas Airways shares show a 2.9% 1 day share price return but a 5.15% year to date share price decline. The 1...
ASX:AX1
ASX:AX1Specialty Retail

Accent Group (ASX:AX1) Refocuses on Earnings Quality as Glue Store Exit Follows Dividend Cut

In late February 2026, Accent Group reported half-year sales of A$816.99 million and net income of A$28.09 million, announced a lower fully franked interim dividend of A$0.0325 per share, confirmed H2 FY26 EBIT guidance of A$30 million–A$35 million, detailed plans to exit its loss-making Glue Store chain, and appointed long-time executive Matthew Durbin as Finance Director and Executive Director. The combination of solid top-line growth but weaker profit, a dividend cut, the closure of an...
ASX:TAH
ASX:TAHHospitality

Does Tabcorp (ASX:TAH) Using a Higher Dividend to Redefine Its Risk‑Reward Balance?

In late February 2026, Tabcorp Holdings Limited reported half-year results to 31 December 2025 with A$1,344.9 million in sales, A$21.7 million in net income and basic earnings per share of A$0.009 from continuing operations, while also declaring a 1.5 cent unfranked interim dividend, payable on 24 March 2026. Despite lower profit than the prior period, the 50% increase in the interim dividend and emphasis on cost control, balance sheet strength and product innovation highlighted management’s...
ASX:ARU
ASX:ARUMetals and Mining

Is Arafura Rare Earths (ASX:ARU) Turning Smaller Losses and Staff Options Into Strategic Advantage?

Arafura Rare Earths Limited reported half‑year results for the period ended December 31, 2025, with its net loss narrowing to A$12.99 million from A$18.85 million a year earlier and basic and diluted loss per share improving to A$0.004 from A$0.008. Alongside this improvement, Arafura is also set to have 197,000 employee options vest in February 2026, highlighting how equity-based incentives are being used to retain staff and align them with shareholders as the company advances its rare...
ASX:ASK
ASX:ASKSpecialized REITs

How Stronger Earnings And Reaffirmed Payouts At Abacus Storage King (ASX:ASK) Has Changed Its Investment Story

Abacus Storage King reported past half-year results to 31 December 2025, with sales of A$111.39 million and net income of A$71.08 million, both higher than a year earlier, and basic earnings per share from continuing operations of A$0.0541. The company also confirmed a first-half distribution of 3.10 cents per security and reaffirmed full-year 2026 distribution guidance of 6.20 cents per security, signalling consistency in returning cash to investors despite sector headwinds. We’ll now...
ASX:DTR
ASX:DTRMetals and Mining

Dateline Resources (ASX:DTR) Valuation Check After New US Critical Minerals Deals

Dateline Resources (ASX:DTR) has moved to widen its US critical minerals footprint by securing the Music Valley heavy rare earths project in California and investing in Fermi Critical Minerals to gain additional uranium and rare earth exposure. See our latest analysis for Dateline Resources. Those moves come at a time when Dateline’s share price has been very active, with a 7 day share price return of 41.38% and year to date share price return of 86.36%, while the 1 year total shareholder...
ASX:4DX
ASX:4DXHealthcare Services

The Bull Case For 4DMedical (ASX:4DX) Could Change Following CT:VQ Approval And Huge U.S. Market Potential

In February 2026, 4DMedical Limited reported half-year results to 31 December 2025, with sales of A$2.85 million and a net loss of A$154.14 million, alongside basic loss per share from continuing operations of A$0.311 and diluted loss per share of A$0.259. Despite the wider reported loss, the company highlighted an improved adjusted net loss, strong pro forma cash position, and a newly approved CT:VQ imaging product targeting an initial addressable U.S. market exceeding US$1.10 billion...
ASX:WOR
ASX:WORConstruction

Worley (ASX:WOR) Valuation Check After Half Year 2026 Earnings And Share Price Drop

Worley (ASX:WOR) has drawn fresh attention after its half year 2026 results, where higher aggregated revenue was reported alongside weaker NPATA and a share price drop of about 10% following the announcement. See our latest analysis for Worley. That 10% drop around the half year 2026 results builds on weaker short term momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 15.44% and a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 22.92%, while the 5 year total shareholder return of 25.74% remains...
ASX:RHC
ASX:RHCHealthcare

A Look At Ramsay Health Care’s Valuation As Turnaround Gains Traction After First Half FY2026 Results

Ramsay Health Care (ASX:RHC) has jumped onto investor radars after releasing its half year 2026 results. The company has returned to profitability, lifted underlying EBIT and net profit, and declared a higher fully franked interim dividend. See our latest analysis for Ramsay Health Care. At a share price of A$43.07, Ramsay’s recent 30 day share price return of 18.98% and year to date share price return of 24.52% suggest building momentum after a period in which the 3 year total shareholder...