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Dividend announcement and earnings set the tone for Wesfarmers Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) is back in focus after releasing full year 2026 results alongside a fully franked A$1.20 dividend. The stock is now trading past the ex dividend date on 1 September. Over the past month Wesfarmers’ share price has moved down 14.84%, even as the stock reacted to full year 2026 results and the higher fully franked dividend. The 3 year total shareholder return of 61.43% and 5 year total shareholder return of...

Why Monadelphous Group stock is back in focus Monadelphous Group (ASX:MND) is in the spotlight after releasing full year 2026 results alongside a higher fully franked final dividend. The combination of earnings and dividend news is prompting fresh interest from income focused investors. The recent earnings release and higher fully franked dividend have arrived after a softer few months for Monadelphous Group, with the share price down 6.3% over the past month and 7.0% over the past quarter...

Insiders who bought AU$125.3k worth of ARC Funds Limited ( ASX:ARC ) stock in the last year recovered part of their...

Ventia Services Group Limited recently reported half-year 2026 results showing slightly lower sales of A$2,893.6 million and net income of A$127.6 million, alongside declaring a fully franked interim dividend of A$0.1176 per share and confirming leadership changes with Mark Ralston set to become CEO and Managing Director on 1 September 2026. This combination of softer earnings, a higher cash return to shareholders and a change at the top of the organisation gives investors new information to...

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Global inflation has pushed food and everyday essentials higher, which keeps income focused investors on the lookout for reliable cash payouts. Australian dividend stocks that already yield above 5% can look appealing when inflation bites into savings rates. This article explores a group of resilient dividend payers that aim to keep income flowing, and highlights 3 stocks from this group that investors may want on their watchlist. The stocks in the list below are just a sample of the Dividend...

GenusPlus Group Ltd reported past full-year results to June 30, 2026, with sales of A$1.28 billion and net income of A$49.02 million, and declared a 3.6 cent final dividend bringing total annual dividends to 5.6 cents per share. The 55.6% increase in total dividends compared with fiscal 2025 highlights the company’s higher cash returns to shareholders alongside its earnings growth. Next, we’ll examine how this sharp dividend uplift and earnings expansion could influence GenusPlus Group’s...

Bond markets are back in the spotlight as US Treasuries and UK gilts reset to multi decade yield highs, central banks warn that policy may stay tighter for longer, and large issuers from governments to AI giants compete for investor cash. That mix is reshaping where risk and income sit. This article picks out 3 stocks that appear closely exposed to these forces and explains how they might matter for a diversified portfolio. The 3 stocks below are simply a starting sample from this theme. The...

In August 2026, Electro Optic Systems Holdings reported half-year results showing sales rising to A$168.78 million but shifting from net income to a A$32.92 million net loss, and provided 2026 revenue guidance of A$360 million to A$400 million including its recently acquired MARSS business. This combination of higher sales, a move into loss-making territory, and the first full-year outlook incorporating MARSS gives investors fresh information on how integration and profitability are...

WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) has packed several material updates into late August, including full year 2026 results, new 2027 revenue guidance, a higher final dividend, and senior finance and board appointments. The recent full year 2026 results, new 2027 revenue guidance, higher dividend and senior appointments at WiseTech Global come against a weaker backdrop. The share price is at A$37.69 and down 45.02% year to date, while the 1 year total shareholder return has declined 59.58%, suggesting...

In August 2026, NEXTDC reported full-year results showing a shift from a net loss to a net profit of A$82.06 million, alongside earnings per share moving from a loss to A$0.1245. On the same day, the company issued fiscal 2027 guidance for net revenue of A$615 million to A$640 million, signalling management’s confidence in sustaining materially higher revenue levels than in prior years. Now we’ll examine how this turnaround to profitability and strong net revenue guidance could reshape...

Australian United Investment Company Limited has appointed Mark Freeman as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective 1 September 2026, adding more than three decades of Australian funds management experience to its board. Freeman’s background leading several major listed investment companies and his prior partnership at Goldman Sachs JBWere introduces a board-level perspective deeply rooted in long-term capital allocation and governance in the local market. With this seasoned funds...

Qantas Airways has reported its full-year 2026 results, with revenue rising to A$25.52 billion while net income eased to A$1.29 billion, alongside approval of a fully franked final dividend of A$300 million (A$0.198 per share) to be paid on 14 October 2026. The company has also issued operating guidance for the first half of 2027, signalling an 8% to 10% increase in group unit revenue (TRASK) across both domestic and international operations, which may influence how investors assess the...

PLS Group (ASX:PLS) has drawn fresh attention after releasing full year 2026 results, alongside a fully franked final dividend of A$0.05 per share. The company cited higher sales, improved profitability and increased production volumes in support of this payout. At a latest share price of A$5.09, PLS Group has seen the share price fall 2.12% over the past day and 5.04% over the past week. However, post-results momentum remains evident with a 17.55% 1 month share price return and a 1 year...

Kingsgate Consolidated Limited has reported full-year results for the period ended 30 June 2026, with sales of A$596.45 million and net income of A$277.91 million, and has declared a A$0.10 dividend for the six months ended 30 June 2026, payable on 11 November 2026. The sharp uplift in both revenue and earnings per share, alongside the dividend declaration, highlights a shift toward materially higher profitability and direct cash returns to shareholders. Against this backdrop, we will...

Tamboran Resources Corporation has commenced gas commissioning of the Sturt Plateau Compression Facility, a 50 TJ/d plant in the Beetaloo Basin, using gas from five Shenandoah South 2 pad wells to supply up to 40 TJ/d to the Northern Territory Government under a long-term gas sales agreement. This step moves Tamboran’s Shenandoah South Pilot Area from project build-out toward contracted production, with the compression facility reported on schedule and within its P50 gross budget of A$141...

Why Paladin Energy's latest earnings and Investor Day matter for shareholders Paladin Energy (ASX:PDN) has caught investor attention after reporting a return to full year profitability, supported by higher sales, successful ramp up of the Langer Heinrich mine and fresh exploration progress at Patterson Lake South. Those operational updates have played out alongside a clear shift in market sentiment toward Paladin Energy, with the stock delivering a 17.12% 1 month share price return and a...

Ora Banda Mining Limited recently reported full-year results for the period ended June 30, 2026, with sales rising to A$807.5 million from A$404.29 million and net income increasing to A$216.2 million from A$186.08 million. The company also lifted basic earnings per share from continuing operations to A$0.1089, suggesting improved profitability on a per-share basis alongside its expanded revenue base. Next, we will examine how this strong uplift in full-year sales shapes Ora Banda Mining's...

AI infrastructure, critical minerals and battery materials are pulling global trade into a new era, as governments commit billions and supply chains adjust to tariffs, export controls and tight commodity markets. That mix can reward well positioned companies and punish the wrong exposure, which is why careful stock selection matters. This article walks through 3 stocks exposed to these forces and explains how the current backdrop may affect their prospects. The three stocks below are a...

Global services activity is holding up even as other parts of the world economy look uneven. That is important for Australian healthcare stocks using artificial intelligence, because hospitals and clinics rely on steady service demand when adopting new tools. Investors watching this shift may not want to wait on the sidelines. This article highlights three Transformative AI Healthcare Stocks from the screener that could help you explore the theme. The three stocks profiled below are just a...

Eagers Automotive (ASX:APE) shares have been in focus after the company released half year 2026 results showing higher sales and net income, alongside a slightly lower earnings per share figure and an increased interim dividend. Over the past year, Eagers Automotive has seen its share price weaken, with the 1-year total shareholder return declining 16.44%. However, the 3-year and 5-year total shareholder returns of 67.83% and 77.92% still point to a much stronger longer term record. Compare...