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Wesfarmers Limited recently reported its full-year results for the year ended June 30, 2026, with sales of A$47.27 billion, net income of A$2.87 billion and basic earnings per share from continuing operations of A$2.534, alongside announcing a fully franked ordinary dividend of A$1.20 per share for the half-year. Despite a slight year-on-year decline in net income and earnings per share, the decision to lift the fully franked dividend signals management’s confidence in Wesfarmers’ cash...

Harvey Norman Holdings Limited recently reported full-year results to June 30, 2026, with net income of A$528.46 million and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of A$0.4236, and also declared a fully franked ordinary dividend of A$0.13 per share for the half year, payable on November 12, 2026. Despite only a modest lift in net income and earnings per share compared with the prior year, the company’s decision to pair this with a fully franked dividend highlights the...

Telix Pharmaceuticals (ASX:TLX) is in focus after completing enrollment in its Phase 3 BiPASS study for prostate cancer imaging and as investors watch for an upcoming FDA decision on its Pixclara brain cancer imaging agent. The recent BiPASS milestone and the upcoming Pixclara FDA decision are contributing to solid momentum for Telix Pharmaceuticals, with the share price at A$16.47 and a 90 day share price return of 23.74% contributing to a 5 year total shareholder return of 159.78%. Scan for...

Sandfire Resources Limited has reported past full-year results to June 30, 2026, with sales of US$1,653.67 million and net income of US$355.81 million, and also announced a dividend of A$0.35 for shareholders on record as of September 11, 2026, paid on September 30, 2026. The sharp rise in basic earnings per share from continuing operations to US$0.769 over the year highlights a materially improved profit profile from Sandfire’s existing asset base. We’ll now examine how Sandfire’s stronger...

Flight Centre Travel Group recently reported full-year 2026 results, with sales of A$2,854.86 million, net income of A$149.17 million and a full-year dividend of A$0.30 per share, while also confirming Gareth Turner’s appointment as an independent non-executive director and Rob Baker’s pending retirement from the board. Turner’s deep audit and risk expertise across travel, telecoms and financial services, combined with higher earnings and dividend capacity, could reshape how investors assess...

Paladin Energy recently held an Analyst/Investor Day and reported full-year 2026 results, with sales rising to US$304.32 million from US$177.68 million and net income moving to US$5.34 million from a net loss a year earlier. The swing from a basic loss per share of US$0.1268 to positive basic earnings per share of US$0.0122 highlights a clear turnaround in reported profitability. We’ll now explore how this return to positive earnings and stronger sales affects Paladin Energy’s existing...

Nickel Industries Limited has reported past half-year results to June 30, 2026, with sales rising to US$938.38 million and net income to US$52.48 million, alongside higher basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations. This sharp uplift in profitability suggests the company converted stronger operational performance into earnings, marking a clear improvement in business efficiency. We’ll now examine how this strong rebound in half-year net income reshapes Nickel Industries’...

Woolworths Group’s recent full-year results showed sales rising to A$71.54 billion and net income increasing to A$1.14 billion, alongside a fully franked final dividend of A$0.52 per share declared and paid in September 2026. The board also lifted total dividends for the year by 15.5% to A$0.97 per share and appointed experienced retailer and former Wesfarmers finance chief Terry Bowen as a non-executive director, signaling a focus on boardroom financial depth and capital allocation...

Mixed 2026 earnings keep focus on Macquarie Technology Group Macquarie Technology Group (ASX:MAQ) has come into focus after releasing full year 2026 earnings, with sales rising to A$389.98 million while net income and earnings per share declined compared with the prior year. The latest full year 2026 earnings appear to be the main driver behind Macquarie Technology Group’s recent moves, with the share price at A$55.49 after a 1 day share price return of 2.06%, while the 30 day share price...

Earnings setback puts Domino's Pizza Enterprises in focus Domino's Pizza Enterprises (ASX:DMP) has drawn attention after its latest full year results showed sales of A$2,046.06 million and a net loss of A$134.16 million, highlighting current operational pressures for shareholders. Despite the weak earnings, Domino's Pizza Enterprises shares have recently shown improving short term momentum, with a 1 month share price return of 6.58% and a 3 month share price return of 28.42%, while the 5 year...

With central banks still cautious as inflation and energy costs shape interest rate expectations, many investors are looking for income that feels more predictable than market swings. Australian dividend stocks that offer yields of around 3% or higher with solid coverage can help smooth the ride. This article walks through three high-yield dividend powerhouses from our screener that income focused investors may want to study closely. The three dividend stocks covered below are just a sample,...

Harvey Norman Holdings (ASX:HVN) is in focus after releasing full year 2026 results along with a lower fully franked interim dividend per share, a combination that raises fresh questions about the stock’s income appeal. Harvey Norman Holdings shares have slipped, with a 30 day share price return of down 13.08% and a year to date share price return of down 38.37%. In contrast, the 3 year total shareholder return of 24.84% and 5 year total shareholder return of 14.97% point to longer term gains...

Perseus Mining Limited recently reported full-year results to June 30, 2026, with sales of US$1.48 billion, net income of US$428.24 million, higher earnings per share, an increased ordinary dividend of A$0.09 per security, and approval of a new share buyback of up to 66,000,000 shares or 4.97% of its capital through August 2027. Together, the stronger earnings, higher cash returns via dividends, and continued commitment to buybacks highlight Perseus Mining’s focus on returning surplus...

Tasmea stock reacts to full year results and higher dividend Tasmea (ASX:TEA) reported full year 2026 results with sales of A$1,293.31 million and net income of A$71.27 million. The board also declared a fully franked final dividend of A$0.085 per share. Tasmea’s A$9.88 share price comes after a 1 day share price return of 1.96% and a 30 day share price return of 11.01%. The year to date share price return of 135.8% and 1 year total shareholder return of 130.55% indicate strong momentum...

Life360 recently launched a suite of pet-focused offerings, including new in-app Care and Connection features and a stainless-steel QR code Life360 Pet Tag, extending its family coordination platform to pets across multiple countries. An interesting angle is how these pet-care tools, including shared care logs and Zoomies Alerts, deepen Life360’s role in everyday household routines and coordination. We’ll now examine how integrating pets into Life360’s ecosystem through tools like the new QR...

AUB Group has reported full-year 2026 results showing A$1,142.73 million in sales and A$96.05 million in net income, alongside a fully franked A$0.71 per-share dividend for the half-year and news that director Andrew Kendrick will retire from the Board after the November 2026 AGM while continuing to chair UK subsidiary Tysers. The combination of higher revenue, lower earnings, a sizeable cash return to shareholders, and board renewal at a key UK subsidiary provides fresh context for how AUB...

McMillan Shakespeare (ASX:MMS) is back in focus after releasing full year results to June 30, 2026, reporting higher sales, revenue, and net income, alongside a fully franked A$0.70 per share dividend announcement. At a share price of A$20.15, McMillan Shakespeare has delivered a year to date share price return of 17.42% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 12.84%. The 3 year and 5 year total shareholder returns of 48.25% and 140.50% point to longer term momentum that recent earnings and...

Why Lynas Rare Earths Stock Is Back in Focus After Full Year Results Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) attracted fresh attention after reporting full year 2026 earnings, with sales of A$977.95 million and net income of A$222.35 million for the period to June 30. The strong earnings update has come after a choppy period for Lynas Rare Earths shareholders, with the stock at A$15.32 after a 1 day share price return of 0.39%, while the 90 day share price return is down 15.64% and the 1 year total...

In August 2026, Atlas Arteria Limited reported half-year results showing revenue of A$74.3 million versus A$77.5 million a year earlier, while net income rose to A$116.4 million and basic earnings per share from continuing operations increased to A$0.08. On the same day, the company reaffirmed its 2026 distribution guidance of 40.0 cents per share, including a planned 20.0 cents per share first-half distribution payable in October 2026, underscoring management’s commitment to returning cash...

Stanmore Resources (ASX:SMR) has drawn fresh attention after releasing half year 2026 results, along with reaffirmed full year saleable coal production guidance of 12.8 to 13.4 million tonnes on 23 August 2026. The reaffirmed production guidance and half year report appear to have sharpened focus on Stanmore Resources. The A$3.03 share price sits against a 30 day share price return of 27.31% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 77.30%, suggesting momentum has strengthened recently...

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...

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