Australian Machinery Stock News

Hansen Technologies (ASX:HSN) has backed up its H1 2026 earnings release with a clear lift in the recent run of numbers, with H2 2025 revenue at A$214.2 million, basic EPS of A$0.25 and net income of A$43.3 million. The latest trailing 12 month figures point to net profit margins of 11% compared with 6% a year earlier and earnings growth of 105.7% over the same period. The company has seen revenue move from A$185.2 million in H2 2024 to A$178.3 million in H1 2025 and then A$214.2 million in...

Sonic Healthcare Limited has reported its half-year 2025 results for the period to 31 December 2025, with sales rising to A$5,445.04 million and net income increasing to A$262.49 million, lifting both basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations. This marks a shift after a period of weaker profitability, as the company converted higher revenue into improved earnings per share while maintaining consistency between basic and diluted results. We’ll examine how this rebound in...

Spheria Emerging Companies (ASX:SEC) has put solid numbers on the board for H2 2025, with revenue of A$7.64 million and net income of A$5.6 million translating into basic EPS of A$0.09. The company has seen revenue move from A$1.71 million in H2 2024, when it booked a net income loss of A$1.06 million and EPS of A$0.02 loss, to A$16.61 million in H1 2025 with net income of A$10.80 million and EPS of A$0.18, before settling at the latest half’s levels. For investors, that progression sets the...

Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited reported its H1 2026 results on 16 February 2026, outlining portfolio performance, income trends and capital management updates during its earnings call. The call gave investors fresh insight into how the listed investment company is positioning its portfolio in response to evolving market conditions and dividend flows. We’ll now examine how the H1 2026 earnings call, particularly its discussion of portfolio positioning, may shape Australian...

XRF Scientific (ASX:XRF) has just put fresh numbers on the table, with H1 2026 results sitting against a backdrop where revenue in H2 2025 was A$30.7 million and basic EPS was A$0.038, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of A$59.4 million and EPS of A$0.074. Over the past few halves the company has seen revenue move from A$31.5 million in H2 2024 to A$28.7 million in H1 2025 and A$30.7 million in H2 2025, while basic EPS has ranged from A$0.0319 to A$0.038. This sets up a story where...

Chrysos (ASX:C79) has just posted its H1 2026 numbers, with the latest half-year profile shaped by prior period revenue of A$37.0 million and a basic EPS loss of A$0.0486, against a current share price of A$8.03. The company has seen revenue move from A$26.4 million in H2 2024 to A$29.1 million in H1 2025 and then A$37.0 million in H2 2025, while basic EPS shifted from a profit of A$0.0209 in H2 2024 to losses of A$0.0227 and A$0.0486 in the following halves, creating a picture in which top...

Regis Resources Limited has reported past half-year results to 31 December 2025, with sales rising to A$1,088.05 million and net income to A$322.75 million, sharply higher than the prior period. The surge in basic earnings per share from continuing operations to A$0.426, up from A$0.117 a year earlier, highlights a substantial uplift in profitability over the half year. With this sharp earnings improvement now on the table, we’ll explore how the stronger profit base may influence Regis...

Earlier in February 2026, Santana Minerals Limited announced firm commitments for an A$130,000,000 follow-on equity offering at A$0.90 per share, issuing more than 144 million new ordinary shares at a small discount to fund its Bendigo Ophir Gold Project and broader exploration work. A key backdrop to this capital raise is the company’s recently declared extensional Exploration Target at the Rise & Shine deposit, which outlines additional potential mineralisation supported by step-out...

Insignia Financial Ltd. reported half-year results for the period ended 31 December 2025, with sales of A$830 million and net income of A$78.8 million, compared with sales of A$769.9 million and a net loss of A$16.8 million a year earlier. This shift from loss to profit, alongside basic earnings per share from continuing operations improving from a A$0.025 loss to A$0.118 profit, highlights a meaningful turnaround in operating performance. We’ll now examine how Insignia’s return to...

Telix Pharmaceuticals (ASX:TLX) has lodged a marketing authorization application in Europe for TLX101-Px, an 18F-FET PET imaging agent for glioma. The company is targeting broader access and more consistent diagnostic quality across major markets. See our latest analysis for Telix Pharmaceuticals. Telix’s A$8.88 share price comes after a 1-day share price return of 0.45%, but a 30-day share price return decline of 21.28% and a 1-year total shareholder return decline of 66.89%, suggesting...

Zip Co (ASX:ZIP) has put brand and product in the spotlight by launching its new "In You We Trust" platform alongside the "You Trust Me?" national campaign, as well as updated app features and new payment constructs. See our latest analysis for Zip Co. These product launches arrive after a mixed price backdrop, with an 8.05% 1 day share price return to A$2.82 and a year to date share price return of 15.82% decline. The 3 year total shareholder return remains very large, suggesting longer term...

Santos Limited reported full-year 2025 net income of US$818 million, down from US$1,224 million a year earlier, affirmed a US$0.103 per-share final dividend for the half-year to December 31, 2025, and outlined plans to reduce its workforce by about 10% as major projects move into steady-state operations. Alongside confirming unchanged 2026 production and sales guidance, Santos is tightening its cost base through headcount cuts while continuing to return cash to shareholders via...

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...

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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%...