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Technology One Limited announced that Chief Operating Officer Stuart Macdonald resigned in August 2026 to become CEO of another Australian listed company, with his duties absorbed by other executives following earlier leadership restructuring. Given Macdonald’s decade-long role in shaping initiatives such as SaaS+ and AI-based Plus, his departure raises fresh questions about continuity in innovation and execution. We’ll now examine how Macdonald’s exit and the broader leadership reshuffle...

National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) shares were in focus after the bank reported third quarter earnings, posting net interest income of A$4,600 million and net income of A$1,800 million for the period ended June 30, 2026. At a recent share price of A$38.29, National Australia Bank has seen a 1-day share price return of 0.82% while its 30-day share price return is down 7.85%, and the latest earnings release appears to be the main driver of the short term move. For longer term holders, the 1-year...

PLS Group Limited has reported past fiscal 2026 results showing production of 879.5 Kt, sales of A$1.93 billion, net income of A$525.76 million and a fully franked final dividend of A$0.05 per share, payable on 24 September 2026. The turnaround from a prior-year net loss to solid profitability, combined with a ~22% payout of adjusted free cash flow, underlines a shift toward stronger cash generation and shareholder returns. Next, we’ll examine how this sharp rebound in earnings and the A$161...

ARB Corporation Limited has released its full-year results for the period ended June 30, 2026, reporting sales of A$702.02 million, revenue of A$711.54 million, and net income of A$92.41 million, all lower than the prior year, alongside diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of A$1.107. Despite the year-on-year decline in key financial metrics, ARB also declared a fully franked ordinary dividend of A$0.35 per share for the half-year to June 30, 2026, which may prompt investors...

Steamships Trading stock has gone nowhere over the past week and is down roughly 13% over three months. The market came into this result cautious after a strong 12 month earnings jump that many investors already questioned. The headline this half is pressure on earnings quality rather than on volume. H1 2026 revenue printed at PGK414.9m, yet net profit for the period was just PGK23.6m. Recent growth in earnings per share and net margin leans heavily on a PGK22.6m one off gain and on a balance...

Some investors rely on dividends for growing their wealth, and if you're one of those dividend sleuths, you might be...

In August 2026, Regis Resources reported full-year 2026 results showing gold production of 379,050 ounces, sales of A$2,349.1 million, net income of A$715.11 million, and basic earnings per share of A$0.9446, alongside new 2027 production guidance of 360,000–400,000 ounces. The company also declared a fully franked ordinary dividend of A$0.15 per share and a special dividend of A$0.05 per share, underscoring how current profitability is being returned to shareholders while it outlines future...

Some investors rely on dividends for growing their wealth, and if you're one of those dividend sleuths, you might be...

ImpediMed Limited ( ASX:IPD ) last week reported its latest full-year results, which makes it a good time for investors...

Regular readers will know that we love our dividends at Simply Wall St, which is why it's exciting to see Shaver Shop...

nib holdings limited ( ASX:NHF ) stock is about to trade ex-dividend in four days. The ex-dividend date is two business...

It's been a good week for Westgold Resources Limited ( ASX:WGX ) shareholders, because the company has just released...

The recent 17% drop in Memphasys Limited's ( ASX:MEM ) stock could come as a blow to insiders who purchased AU$993.3k...

United Overseas Australia went into this half with a value label, a P/E of 7.7x, and a share price that has drifted over the past three months, even as trailing margins looked unusually strong. Today's H1 2026 numbers keep that tension front and centre. The headline is earnings that still look healthy on paper, helped by a previously booked A$66.0m one off gain. The stock closed at A$0.65 and continues to trade only slightly below one discounted cash flow estimate. Like the look of United...

Rivco Australia went into this result with a stock that has been sliding, down about 11% to 13% over the past week, month and quarter, and closing at A$1.25 on Friday. The market has been treating it as a rich, yield heavy story with a stretched price to sales multiple and a dividend that leans on thin cash coverage. The headline from this half is the earnings swing. Basic earnings per share for H1 2026 landed at A$1.33 and net income reached A$2.099 million, which sharply contrasts with the...

We wouldn't blame COG Financial Services Limited ( ASX:COG ) shareholders if they were a little worried about the fact...

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Limited ( ASX:DMP ) shareholders (or potential shareholders) will be happy to see that the...

Zimplats Holdings walked into this result on a tear, with the stock up about 26% over the past month and closing at A$16.97 on 28 August. The market has been treating it as a low multiple recovery story, with a P/E of 4.7x that sits well below Australian metals and mining peers. The headline from this earnings release is profit quality. Trailing 12 month net income from continuing operations is US$276.7 million and net profit margin sits at 21.3%, compared with 4.9% a year ago. For a platinum...

PEXA Group walked into this result with the stock under pressure. The share price closed at A$6.68 on 28 August, down about 38% over three months and 8% over the past month. Short term sentiment has clearly cooled. The earnings story looks very different. PEXA has turned profitable over the last year, delivered group revenue above A$400m and lifted core net profit after tax to A$26.3m. Today is about that pivot. Near term investors are focused on the red on the screen. Longer term holders are...

Waterco went into this result with the stock up over the past quarter and trading on a P/E of 12.5x, which screens cheaper than both leisure peers and the broader Australian market. The headline from the fresh numbers is earnings power. Net profit margin sits at 6% and earnings over the past year are much stronger than a year ago. The twist for investors is valuation tension. A discounted cash flow estimate of A$2.99 per share sits well below the A$5.50 close on 28 August, even as Waterco...

Bisalloy Steel Group stock has drifted lower in recent weeks, and the latest full year numbers landed with more of a thud than a bounce. Revenue for the second half came in at A$65.5m and basic earnings per share slipped to A$0.1728, which leaves trailing earnings under pressure while the shares trade on a P/E of 12.5x. The real headache for income focused holders is that rich dividend yield around 9.38%. It now sits against earnings and free cash flow that do not comfortably cover it, which...

PYC Therapeutics stock closed at A$2.25 on Friday after a strong run over the past month, yet the fresh numbers still tell a story of a biotech deep in investment mode rather than profit harvest. The headline is the loss from continuing operations of A$43.8 million over the trailing twelve months, set against revenue of A$39.7 million. For long term holders, the bigger question now is how to weigh that loss profile against a P/B of 3.2x, which sits below both direct peers and the broader...

With inflation risks keeping central banks wary about interest rates, investors are paying closer attention to reliable power sources that do not swing with fuel markets in the same way. That focus has brought nuclear energy stocks into the spotlight for those looking at long term electricity demand. This article highlights three nuclear energy stocks from our screener that illustrate how different parts of the nuclear value chain approach this theme. The stocks below are just a starting...

Ventia Services Group (ASX:VNT) has drawn investor attention after reporting half year 2026 results featuring a record 9.4% EBITDA margin, 14.4% EPS growth, a higher interim dividend and an expanded A$300 million buyback. The strong half year showing comes after a softer share price patch. Ventia Services Group closed at A$5.46, with the 30 day share price return down 7.93% and the 90 day share price return down 12.08%, even as the 3 year total shareholder return sits at 127.13%. Compare...