Australian Other Utilities Stock News

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...

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...

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...

Northern Star Resources Limited ( ASX:NST ) is about to trade ex-dividend in the next 4 days. Typically, the...

CSL Limited ( ASX:CSL ) is about to trade ex-dividend in the next 4 days. Typically, the ex-dividend date is two...

Aristocrat Leisure (ASX:ALL) is back in focus after Aristocrat Interactive expanded its Lightning Link online portfolio with the Tiki Fire title, following strong reported rankings for Lightning Link High Stakes in recent U.S. and Canadian performance reports. At a latest share price of A$61.46, Aristocrat Leisure has a 1-day share price return of 1.87% and a 90-day share price return of 19.78%, while its 1-year total shareholder return is down 9.67% and the 3-year total shareholder return is...

The Australian market is poised for a positive opening today, buoyed by strong performances on Wall Street and easing fears of interest rate hikes. For investors exploring opportunities beyond the large-cap stocks, penny stocks—despite their old-fashioned name—still hold potential value. These smaller or newer companies can offer compelling opportunities with financial resilience that might surprise those who typically associate them with higher risk.

Shareholders in Eureka Group Holdings Limited ( ASX:EGH ) may be thrilled to learn that the analysts have just...

South32 (ASX:S32) had a busy August 2026, reporting full year earnings, lifting its final dividend to US 5.4 cents per share, and announcing a substantial mineral resource and ore reserve upgrade at Sierra Gorda. At a latest share price of A$5.21, South32 has delivered strong momentum, with an 11.3% 1 month share price return and a 46.8% year to date share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of 101.3% reflects how the recent earnings, dividend increase and Sierra Gorda upgrade...

Just because a business does not make any money, does not mean that the stock will go down. For example, biotech and...

Surging global bond yields, with Australia’s 10 year above 5.2%, are reshaping what investors are willing to pay for long term earnings. That can feel uncomfortable if you are holding growth stocks on rich valuations, but it can also create fresh openings in areas tied closely to long dated fixed income. This article walks through three life insurers and annuity providers from our screener that appear well aligned with the latest move in long term rates, and explains how the same macro forces...

Australia’s growth story is closely tied to global trade, so the recent strength in Asian manufacturing and services, helped by solid foreign investment flows, matters for your portfolio. In this setting, resilient Australian companies with strong balance sheets can help smooth out the bumps. This article highlights three lower risk leaders from our screener that aim to provide stability without giving up growth potential. The three stocks that follow are a useful starting sample. The full...

Gullewa Limited ( ASX:GUL ) insiders who bought shares over the past year were rewarded handsomely last week. The stock...

It's been a good week for Liontown Limited ( ASX:LTR ) shareholders, because the company has just released its latest...

Viva Energy Group (ASX:VEA) has drawn fresh attention after reporting a return to profitability for the half year to 30 June 2026 and declaring a fully franked interim dividend at the top end of its payout range. The latest earnings and dividend news comes after a strong run in Viva Energy Group's share price. A 30 day share price return of 11.9% has contributed to a 44.0% year to date gain and a 52.1% total shareholder return over the past twelve months, suggesting momentum has been building...