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As the Australian market experiences a third consecutive advance, buoyed by positive cues from the Dow Jones and anticipation surrounding February's earnings season, investors are keenly observing how these developments impact small-cap stocks. In this dynamic environment, identifying promising opportunities often involves looking at companies with strong fundamentals and potential for growth amidst broader market shifts.

In the last week, the Australian market has been flat, but over the past 12 months, it has risen by 4.0%, with earnings forecasted to grow by 12% annually. In light of these conditions, identifying stocks that combine affordability with growth potential is crucial for investors seeking to capitalize on emerging opportunities. Penny stocks may be a somewhat outdated term, yet they continue to represent smaller or newer companies that offer significant upside when backed by strong financials...

Arena REIT (ASX:ARF) has released its H1 2026 scorecard, with investors eyeing a recent run of half yearly numbers that show total revenue moving from A$50.82 million in H1 2024 to A$51.63 million in H1 2025 and then A$58.42 million in H2 2025. Over the same periods, basic EPS shifted from A$0.1073 to A$0.0932 and then to A$0.1134. Over the trailing twelve months, revenue in the supplied data reaches A$127.26 million with basic EPS of A$0.3869. This sets up a result in which reported net...

Bravura Solutions (ASX:BVS) has put fresh numbers on the board for H1 2026, with revenue of A$187.7 million and basic EPS of A$0.029, while the trailing twelve months show revenue of A$272.0 million and basic EPS of A$0.087. The company has seen revenue move from A$124.7 million in H2 2024 to A$129.9 million in H1 2025 and then to A$187.7 million in H2 2025, with EPS shifting from A$0.023 to A$0.137 and then to A$0.029 over the same periods. This gives investors a clear view of how top line...

AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) has released its H1 2026 scorecard, reporting trailing 12 month revenue of about A$14.3 billion and a loss of A$166 million. This translates to basic EPS of A$0.25 loss, setting a cautious tone around profitability. The company’s half year revenue moved from A$7.4 billion in H2 2024 to A$7.1 billion in H1 2025 and A$7.3 billion in H2 2025, while basic EPS shifted from A$0.20 to A$0.14 and then to a A$0.29 loss. The latest figures keep the spotlight firmly on how quickly...

SGH (ASX:SGH) has opened H1 2026 with revenue of A$5.0 billion and a basic EPS loss of A$0.08, while earnings from discontinued operations contributed A$31.9 million and net income excluding extra items came in at a A$32.5 million loss. The company has seen revenue move from A$5.2 billion and basic EPS of A$0.74 in H2 2024 to A$5.6 billion and EPS of A$1.28 in H1 2025, before landing at A$5.0 billion and a small loss per share this half. This sets up a mixed margin story for investors to...

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has released half year results along with an estimated fully franked interim dividend of A$2.35 per share, giving investors fresh income and earnings detail after recent interest rate changes. See our latest analysis for Commonwealth Bank of Australia. The earnings announcement and the fully franked A$2.35 interim dividend arrived alongside a sharp 1 day share price return of 6.82%, capping a 30 day share price return of 10.05% and leaving Commonwealth...

Institutional exit reshapes the register Regal Partners and its associates have exited their substantial holding in Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure (ASX:DBI). This move reshapes the company’s institutional investor mix and could influence how its shares trade in the near term. See our latest analysis for Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure. At A$5.09, Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure’s recent 17.55% 90 day share price return sits alongside a 47.44% 1 year total shareholder return and a very large 5 year...

The recent swings in Xero (ASX:XRO) have been closely tied to pressure on global tech stocks, as investors reassess the company’s reinvestment in product development, artificial intelligence and its higher risk U.S. expansion via Melio. See our latest analysis for Xero. At A$84.0, Xero’s recent 30 day share price return of 21.94% and 90 day share price return of 34.05% sit alongside a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 54.20%. This suggests that short term momentum has weakened even...

Neuren Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:NEU) has announced a share buyback program, authorizing the repurchase and cancellation of up to 6,350,631 shares, or 5% of its 126,639,526 issued shares, with the program running until March 2, 2027. The decision to retire repurchased shares reduces the share count over time, which can increase each remaining investor’s proportional ownership in the company. We’ll now examine how Neuren’s decision to repurchase and cancel up to 5% of its shares may...

Macquarie Group’s recent quarterly earnings report highlighted broad-based strength across its diversified financial services operations, underscoring resilience across multiple business segments. The company’s appearance at the Perform 2026 conference, with its Head of Reliability presenting, also spotlighted Macquarie’s focus on operational robustness and technology-enabled reliability. We’ll now examine how this upbeat earnings performance shapes Macquarie Group’s broader investment...

Computershare (ASX:CPU) H1 2026 results in focus Computershare (ASX:CPU) has put fresh numbers on the table for H1 2026, reporting revenue of US$1.6 billion and basic EPS of US$0.48, with net income excluding extra items at US$280.4 million setting the tone for this earnings season update. The company has seen revenue move from US$1.41 billion in H1 2024 to US$1.52 billion in H1 2025 and US$1.58 billion in H1 2026. Over the same halves, basic EPS went from US$0.38 to US$0.49 to US$0.48...

CAR Group Limited reported past half-year results to 31 December 2025 with revenue of A$625.79 million and net income of A$143.34 million, alongside higher earnings per share. The company also lifted its interim ordinary dividend to A$0.425 per share and highlighted expanding AI initiatives, including a new global AI hub in Brazil, which are supporting operational efficiency and product innovation. We’ll now explore how CAR Group’s stronger earnings and higher dividend, underpinned by...

Bailador Technology Investments (ASX:BTI) has reported H1 2026 revenue of A$42.7 million and basic EPS of A$0.16, with trailing twelve month revenue at A$48.5 million and basic EPS at A$0.17, setting the backdrop for its latest result. Over the past year, the company has seen revenue move from A$33.0 million to A$39.7 million to A$48.5 million on a trailing basis. Over the same period, trailing EPS has shifted from A$0.11 to A$0.13 to A$0.17, supported by a reported net profit margin of...

In early February 2026, Ansell Limited launched the TouchNTuff 93-800, a disposable glove that delivers at least 15 minutes of acetone resistance, around fifteen times longer than standard nitrile gloves, using a multi-layer MICROCHEM chemical barrier design with EN ISO 374-1 Type A certification and more than 60% bio-based content. By pairing high solvent resistance with certified cut and abrasion protection, ergonomic comfort, and sustainability credentials, the new glove targets complex...

Woolworths Group Limited has announced that Jon Alferness, a former senior executive at Walmart and Google, will join its Board as a non-executive director from March 1, 2026 (subject to approvals), while Tracey Fellows will retire from the Board on the same date. Alferness’ background in digital transformation, online grocery, and payments signals a stronger push to integrate advanced technology across Woolworths’ physical and digital retail operations. We’ll now examine how bringing a...

In late January 2026, Elders Limited held an Analyst/Investor Day, providing the market with updated information on its operations, priorities and outlook. This event gave investors a closer look at Elders’ progress on its transformation projects and acquisition integration, potentially reshaping views on its longer-term profile. We’ll now examine how the Analyst/Investor Day commentary on transformation progress could influence Elders’ existing investment narrative and risk profile. AI is...

Sunrise Energy Metals Limited has recently completed two follow-on equity offerings, raising a combined A$51.37 million through the issue of 8,850,000 ordinary shares, including securities with attached options and subsequent direct listings, and has also applied for quotation of 18,759 new fully paid ordinary shares on the ASX following option exercises. This combination of sizeable capital raisings and incremental option conversions reshapes the company’s capital structure, with...

If you are looking at Woodside Energy Group and wondering whether the current share price really lines up with its underlying value, you are not alone. The stock last closed at A$25.93, with returns of 3.5% over 7 days, 9.9% over 30 days, 9.6% year to date and 13.1% over 1 year. Over longer periods, the 3 year return sits at a 10.1% decline and the 5 year return at 43.1%. These mixed returns across different timeframes give useful context for anyone trying to connect the share price with the...

Region Group (ASX:RGN) has kicked off H1 2026 reporting with H2 2025 numbers that show total revenue of A$192.9 million and basic EPS of A$0.112439, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of A$386.8 million and EPS of A$0.266229. These results were shaped by a one off A$153.0 million gain that pushed the net margin to 80.3% versus 35.3% in the prior year. The group has reported revenue of A$188.3 million and EPS of A$0.045017 in H2 2024, followed by A$191.9 million and A$0.070365 in H1...

Pilbara Minerals recently signed a two-year offtake agreement with China’s Canmax Technologies to supply 150,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate from 2026, featuring a price floor and an interest-free A$100 million prepayment that supports near‑term liquidity. The deal could influence Pilbara’s production choices, including a potential restart of the Ngungaju plant, and may reshape how investors view its exposure to lithium price swings and project expansion risks. We’ll now examine how this...

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As Australian shares continue their upward trajectory, bolstered by positive cues from international markets and a slew of earnings reports, investors are keenly observing the opportunities within the local market. Penny stocks, though often seen as relics of past speculative trends, remain an intriguing investment area for those seeking potential growth beyond the blue-chip realm. In this article, we explore three penny stocks on the ASX that exhibit financial robustness and could present...

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