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Jumbo Interactive posted solid FY25 financial results with strong SaaS growth and stable dividends, despite a softer jackpot environment compared to the previous year. The company maintains a robust balance sheet and outlines a confident outlook for FY26.

Coles Group Limited reported solid FY25 results with strong supermarket growth, digital acceleration, and significant sustainability achievements. The company’s investments in automation and customer experience underpin its positive outlook for FY26.

G8 Education Limited reported a moderate earnings improvement for the half year ended June 2025 despite ongoing occupancy challenges and regulatory uncertainty. The company is intensifying child safety measures following a Victorian incident and plans a share buy-back to enhance shareholder value.

Australian Clinical Labs delivered solid FY25 financial results with revenue up 6.4% and EBIT rising 8.7%, underpinned by operational efficiencies and strategic innovation. The company’s FY26 guidance signals continued growth amid evolving market conditions and government fee pressures.

Australian Clinical Labs reported robust FY25 financial results with revenue and earnings growth, alongside a strong dividend payout and positive outlook for FY26.

Noumi Limited reported modest revenue growth and a significant rise in adjusted EBITDA for FY25, driven by its Milklab brand’s strong performance and a continued turnaround in its Dairy & Nutritionals segment. The company also resolved all legacy legal issues, positioning itself for future growth.

Embelton Limited reports a notable decline in revenue and profit for FY2025 amid a challenging construction market, yet maintains its dividend payout, signaling cautious optimism.

Abacus Group has reversed last year’s losses to post a $26.9 million statutory profit in FY25, maintaining its distribution and signalling confidence for FY26 despite market challenges. The group’s commercial portfolio shows resilience, supported by a strategic stake in Abacus Storage King and ongoing capital management.

EVT Limited reported solid full-year FY25 results with revenue and profit growth, driven by record hotel performance and a recovering entertainment division. The group signals confidence with a strong dividend and optimistic FY26 outlook.

GDI Property Group has reported a strong turnaround in FY25, posting a $35.6 million net profit and a 20% increase in Funds From Operations, while maintaining its distribution at 5 cents per security.

Perpetual Equity Investment Company Limited reported a net profit of $21.7 million for FY25 and maintained its fully franked dividend at 8.0 cents per share, matching last year’s payout despite portfolio underperformance against the benchmark.

Michael Hill International reported steady FY25 results with flat revenue and modest profit improvement amid challenging market conditions. The company is focusing on brand repositioning, operational efficiency, and AI innovation as it navigates a complex retail environment.