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In February 2026, Regis Healthcare Limited (ASX:REG) reported half-year results showing revenue of A$744.7 million, lower net income of A$13.44 million, announced a fully franked interim dividend of A$0.09 per share, and reiterated its intention to pursue acquisitions and greenfield developments supported by its balance sheet capacity. An interesting takeaway is that Regis is lifting its cash returns to shareholders through a higher fully franked dividend even as net income fell...

Why Nine Entertainment Holdings (ASX:NEC) is Back on Investors’ Radar Nine Entertainment Holdings (ASX:NEC) has moved into the spotlight after its half year earnings update, where net income and earnings per share were far higher than the previous period despite softer sales. On the same day, the company also announced an ordinary dividend of A$0.045 per share for the six months to 31 December 2025, with an ex date of 9 March 2026 and payment scheduled for 23 April 2026. Together, these...

Earnings event puts Greatland Resources (ASX:GGP) in focus Greatland Resources (ASX:GGP) has drawn fresh attention after reporting half year sales of A$977.34 million and net income of A$342.93 million for the period ended December 31, 2025, following much lower figures a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Greatland Resources. The earnings release sits against a share price of A$13.11, with a 90 day share price return of 56.44% and a year to date share price return of 24.15%. This...

Why the upcoming earnings matter for West African Resources West African Resources (ASX:WAF) is in focus ahead of its 5 March 2026 earnings release, with investors watching for fresh guidance on production, costs and capital spending at Sanbrado and Kiaka. These updates will help you gauge how current operations and future projects could affect cash generation, funding needs and risk exposure across the company’s Burkina Faso gold assets. See our latest analysis for West African Resources. At...

Resolute Mining (ASX:RSG) has come into focus after reporting full year 2025 results that shifted from a net loss to a net profit of US$110.4 million, drawing fresh attention to the stock. See our latest analysis for Resolute Mining. The strong full year 2025 turnaround has arrived alongside a 39.09% 90 day share price return and a 15.47% 30 day share price return at a latest share price of A$1.53. The 1 year total shareholder return of 260% and very large 3 year total shareholder return...

Why Investigator Silver’s equity raise matters now Investigator Silver (ASX:IVR) has moved its Paris Silver Project closer to development by pairing a definitive feasibility study and maiden ore reserve with a A$55 million follow on equity offering. The raise, priced at A$0.086 per new share with a A$0.0043 discount, involves two tranches totaling 639,534,884 ordinary shares and is linked to a subsequent direct listing structure. See our latest analysis for Investigator Silver. Investigator...

Why Growthpoint’s latest earnings and dividend guidance matter Growthpoint Properties Australia (ASX:GOZ) has drawn fresh attention after reporting a return to profit for the half year to 31 December 2025 and reaffirming fiscal 2026 distribution guidance of 18.4 cents per share. See our latest analysis for Growthpoint Properties Australia. Even with the return to profit and clarified fiscal 2026 distributions, the share price has had a softer run, with a 30 day share price return of 5.22% and...

Market shock from lithium price slide hits PLS Group The latest move in PLS Group (ASX:PLS) was sparked by a sharp fall in lithium carbonate prices linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East, which weighed on the broader Materials sector and lithium related stocks. See our latest analysis for PLS Group. That sell off sits against a backdrop where the 90 day share price return of 26.58% and 30 day share price return of 9.07% show momentum that has cooled slightly after a 1 year total...

Zip Co Limited has launched an on‑market share buyback plan, authorizing the repurchase of up to 92,161,082 shares (7.25% of its 1,270,683,586 issued shares) for A$50,000,000 through to March 5, 2027, following a Board approval on February 20, 2026, and it also presented at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference 2026 at The Palace Hotel in San Francisco on March 2, 2026. This buyback reduces the pool of outstanding shares over time, which can increase each remaining...

In the past week, Fortescue Ltd reported record first-half iron ore shipments of 100.2 Mt, lifted half-year sales to US$8.44 billion and net income to US$1.91 billion, and declared a fully franked interim dividend of A$0.62 per share for the six months ended December 31, 2025. This combination of record volumes, higher earnings per share and a 24% dividend increase underlines how recent operational efficiency is directly supporting shareholder returns while Fortescue continues to invest...

Woodside Energy Group Ltd recently reported full-year 2025 results showing sales of US$12.98 billion and net income of US$2.72 billion, alongside record production of 198.8 million barrels of oil equivalent and an increased ordinary cash dividend of US$0.59 per share declared for payment on 27 March 2026. At the same time, heightened geopolitical tensions in West Asia, including Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, have intensified focus on Woodside’s exposure to global oil and gas...

Kingsgate Consolidated Limited has reported past half-year results to 31 December 2025 showing sales of A$283.26 million and net income of A$88.09 million, alongside declaring an unfranked interim dividend of A$0.10 per share payable on 10 April 2026. The strong uplift in earnings, supported by higher production and an expanded run-of-mine facility at the Chatree Gold Mine, underpins the board’s decision to return cash to shareholders via an interim dividend. With these results and the new...

CSL Limited has continued its on-market share buy-back program, repurchasing nearly 4 million shares, while its CSL Seqirus unit previously secured a contract to supply Canada with 15 million doses of cell-based adjuvanted pandemic influenza vaccine from its new Tullamarine facility. Together, these capital management actions and the first international vaccine supply agreement from the Melbourne site underline CSL’s confidence in its operations and expanding global pandemic response...

Dicker Data Limited recently reported full-year 2025 results showing revenue of A$2.57 billion and net income of A$85.59 million, and also declared a fully franked final quarterly dividend of A$0.115 per share, with an ex-dividend date that occurred on 3 March 2026. This combination of higher earnings and an increased cash return to shareholders highlights how the company is converting its expanded IT distribution footprint into growing profitability and income for investors. We will now...

What the new Dallas distribution center could mean for ASX:RWC Reliance Worldwide (ASX:RWC) has opened a new Dallas Distribution Center in Mesquite, Texas, bringing its full portfolio of brands under one roof and expanding capacity to support North American customers. The facility is designed to increase throughput, improve consistency and speed of delivery, and support fulfillment team safety and efficiency. For shareholders, this operational shift raises questions about how greater scale in...

Vault Minerals Limited has reported past half-year results to 31 December 2025 showing sales rising to A$817.32 million, but shifting from net income to a net loss of A$35.23 million, alongside group gold production of 168,607 ounces and gold sales of 169,274 ounces. Despite the loss, the company has affirmed an unfranked ordinary dividend of A$0.07 per share for the period, highlighting management’s current capital return priorities. We will now examine how Vault Minerals’ higher sales...

Malaysia’s decision to renew Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) operating licence for 10 years, with conditions on radioactive waste treatment by 2031, eased a key regulatory overhang for the company’s Malaysian processing hub. See our latest analysis for Lynas Rare Earths. The licence renewal and recent half-year results, where Lynas reported A$413.69 million in sales and A$80.21 million in net income, come alongside strong momentum. A 30 day share price return of 24.59% and a 1 year total...

What the ACCC complaint could mean for Wesfarmers Interest in Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) has picked up after Mitre 10 lodged an ACCC complaint over Bunnings’ exclusive Uber Eats delivery deal for tens of thousands of DIY and hardware products. For you as an investor, the key questions are how any regulatory outcome might affect Wesfarmers’ broader retail model, its approach to on demand delivery, and the appeal of Bunnings’ offer relative to competitors. See our latest analysis for...

Why the latest earnings matter for Electro Optic Systems Holdings (ASX:EOS) Electro Optic Systems Holdings (ASX:EOS) has drawn investor attention after reporting full year 2025 results that shifted from a net loss to a net profit, even as sales were lower than the prior year. See our latest analysis for Electro Optic Systems Holdings. The latest results come after a sharp shift in sentiment, with a 90 day share price return of 112.56% and a very large 1 year total shareholder return that...

Bellevue Gold Limited recently released its half-year results for the period ended 31 December 2025, reporting sales of A$268.73 million versus A$222.34 million a year earlier and net income of A$2.63 million compared with A$12.06 million. The sharp contrast between higher revenue and lower earnings, with basic earnings per share falling from A$0.0095 to A$0.0018, highlights pressure on profitability. Next, we will examine how this combination of revenue growth and weaker net income shapes...

Why Pantoro Gold’s new buyback is on investors’ radar Pantoro Gold (ASX:PNR) has announced a share repurchase program covering up to 38,344,473 shares, or 9.73% of its issued capital, with the authorization running through to March 9, 2027. For you as a shareholder, a buyback of this size can matter, because it can change share count, earnings per share calculations, and how the market thinks about capital allocation at the company. See our latest analysis for Pantoro Gold. The buyback...

Earnings jump draws fresh attention to Waypoint REIT Waypoint REIT (ASX:WPR) has attracted fresh interest after reporting full year 2025 earnings, with net income of A$200.1 million and higher earnings per share, alongside slightly lower sales of A$162.6 million. See our latest analysis for Waypoint REIT. Despite a softer 1 day share price return of a 0.40% decline and a 7 day share price return of a 2.34% decline, the stock has held up over the past month with a 1 month share price return of...

In recent days, Westpac Banking has faced renewed pressure as rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions raised concerns about inflation, consumer spending, and credit risk ahead of its half-year financial close on 31 March and planned interim earnings and dividend announcement on 5 May. At the same time, the Reserve Bank of Australia’s signal that it may lift interest rates in March has sharpened attention on how Westpac balances margin pressures with resilient credit demand in a shifting...

In February 2026, Whitehaven Coal Limited (ASX:WHC) announced a share repurchase program of up to A$32,000,000, running until 30 June 2026, with 826,094,519 shares on issue at the time. This buyback signals a focus on returning capital to shareholders and adjusting the share count, which can influence future earnings per share. We’ll now examine how Whitehaven’s A$32,000,000 buyback plan interacts with its existing investment narrative and expected earnings trajectory. Find 7 companies...