Full story: https://grafa.com/en/news/australia/australia-records-4-5-unemployment-in-july Employment in Australia fell by 16,000 people in July while the national unemployment rate rose to 4.5%. Market analysts noted limited immediate impact on major equity indices following the data release. The agency is advancing its labour force modernisation project towards a September completion. The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that the national unemployment rate rose to 4.5% in July. This change followed a total fall of 16,000 jobs across the Australian economy during the month. "In July, we recorded a 16,000 person fall in employment, whilst the number of unemployed people rose by 4,000," said Australian Bureau of Statistics head of labour statistics Sean Crick. Total hours worked acr
Heartland Group reports FY26 net profit of NZ$93.2M
Full story: https://grafa.com/en/news/australia/heartland-group-reports-fy26-net-profit-of-nz-93-2m Heartland reported a net profit after tax of NZ$93.2 million for the 2026 financial year. The company share price rose 1.23% to $1.02 following the results announcement. ·Management stated that the result was driven by margin expansion, cost control, and improved asset quality. Heartland Group (ASX:HGH) reported a net profit after tax of NZ$93.2 million for the financial year ended June 30. Underlying net profit after tax reached NZ$90.4 million, representing an increase from NZ$46.9 million. Operating expenses were NZ$196 million, while net operating income came to NZ$361.9 million. Heartland has invested in technology programmes in New Zealand and Australia to transform the technology and
Full story: https://grafa.com/en/news/australia/dexus-books-483m-full-year-profit Dexus reported fiscal year 2026 adjusted funds from operations of $483.9 million and completed a $2 billion divestment programme. The company's share price fell 2.5% to $5.78 following the release of a softer earnings outlook for the next financial year. Management stated that the business aims to transition towards a more capital-efficient model while managing ongoing infrastructure fund reviews. Real estate investment trust Dexus (ASX:DXS) reported adjusted funds from operations of $483.9 million for fiscal 2026. The performance met the company's full-year guidance and compared against statutory net profit after tax of $482.2 million. The property portfolio maintained high occupancy across the Dexus office
Maas Group reports $300.3M underlying EBITDA in FY26
Full story: https://grafa.com/en/news/australia/maas-group-reports-300-3m-underlying-ebitda-in-fy26 Maas Group reported an underlying revenue increase of 27% to $1.26 billion for the 2026 financial year. Following the financial report release, the company share price was down at $5.66. The company stated that the results align with updated guidance and reflect growth across its electrical infrastructure and construction portfolios. Maas Group Holdings (ASX:MGH) reported an underlying EBITDA of $300.3 million for the 2026 fiscal year alongside a statutory net profit after tax of $136.1 million. The company noted that underlying EBITDA increased 37% compared to the prior corresponding period, driven by performance in its electrical manufacturing operations. Underlying revenue reached $1.26 b
Full story: https://grafa.com/en/news/australia/medibank-logs-636-8m-full-year-profit Medibank reported a 2.9% rise in underlying net profit to $636.8 million for 2026. The company increased its ordinary dividend by 6.7% to 19.2 cents per share. Management stated the business will mitigate claims inflation by expanding its Amplar Health primary care network. Medibank Private (ASX:MPL) reported an underlying net profit of $636.8 million for the 2026 financial year. EPS came to 23.1 cents. The result represents a 2.9% earnings increase compared to the same period last year. Operating profit went up 27.4% to $107.3 million with strong organic growth across all segments. Group operating profit was up 6.7% to $813.5 million, with solid growth in resident health insurance, continued strong momen
SkyCity FY26 profit tumbles to $18.2M amid asset sales
Full story: https://grafa.com/en/news/australia/skycity-fy26-profit-tumbles-to-18-2m-amid-asset-sales The company posted a 37.6% decline in reported net profit to NZ$18.2 million. Executives stated that asset monetisation is expected to yield between NZ$275 million and NZ$300 million. Management stated that ongoing cost reductions and property sales are designed to simplify operations. SkyCity Entertainment Group (ASX:SKC) posted a 37.6% net profit decline to NZ$18.2 million amid asset sales. Group underlying EBITDA fell to NZ$181.6 million, while net debt reached NZ$591 million. The result compares to the prior period, where underlying revenue remained mostly unchanged at NZ$822.7 million. "Focus for the business is to execute on key priorities, return to positive cash flow and, when achi
Northern Star Resources books $1.7B in FY26 profit
Full story: https://grafa.com/en/news/australia/northern-star-resources-books-1-7b-in-fy26-profit Northern Star Resources reported a net profit after tax of $1.7 billion for the 2026 financial year. The company declared a final 30 cents per share dividend and advanced a $500 million share buyback. Management stated the ongoing KCGM mill expansion is expected to generate structural long-term value and future growth. Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) reported a 24% annual profit increase to $1.7 billion. The result contrasts with previous periods by delivering a 26% underlying profit increase to $1.8 billion. Cash earnings reached $2.9 billion, up 1% year over year, while underlying EBITDA came to $4.3 billion. “We have a strong track record of disciplined capital allocation, supported by an
Full story: https://grafa.com/en/news/australia/brambles-reports-us-7-04b-in-annual-sales Global logistics provider Brambles recorded a 2% increase in annual sales revenue to US$7.04 billion. The company reported US$1.05 billion in free cash flow and declared a final dividend of 23.15 US cents. Management stated that ongoing supply chain investments are on track to resolve US repair capacity constraints by 2027. Global logistics business Brambles (ASX:BXB) posted full-year sales revenue of US$7.05 billion and underlying profit of US$1.50 billion. Weaker consumer demand drove lower volumes compared to last year, but strong new business offset these declines. The company stated that US repair capacity constraints created an adverse earnings impact of roughly US$90 million. “In an increasingl
Full story: https://grafa.com/en/news/australia/super-retail-group-posts-4-2b-in-annual-sales Super Retail Group reported a 3.2% increase in annual sales to $4.2 billion. Normalised profit before tax fell 7% to $306 million, and shares dropped to $12.38. The company stated that investments in new operational systems are expected to position the business for long-term success. Super Retail Group (ASX:SUL) reported a 3.2% increase in full-year sales to $4.2 billion. Despite top-line revenue growth, normalised net profit after tax declined 2.8% to $226 million, while statutory NPAT also fell 7.2% to $206 million. “We achieved 1.8% like-for-like growth across the group, with a pleasing top-line performance from rebel and a resilient result from Supercheap Auto, offset by softer trading conditi
Full story: https://grafa.com/en/news/australia/fortescue-reports-us-3-5b-fy26-net-profit Fortescue reported an underlying net profit after tax of US$3.5 billion for the 2026 financial year alongside record iron ore shipments of 201.3 million tonnes. The financial results underpin a fully franked final dividend of $0.46 per share, bringing the total dividend declared for the year to $1.08 per share. Management stated that ongoing operational excellence and investments in renewable energy and green grid projects aim to strengthen long-term cost competitiveness. Fortescue (ASX:FMG) posted an underlying net profit after tax of US$3.5 billion for the 2026 financial year alongside record shipments of 201.3 million tonnes of iron ore. The latest full-year profit figure represented a 3% increase