The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is on form again and pushing higher. In afternoon trade, the benchmark index is up 0.3% to 8,966.4 points.
Four ASX shares that are rising more than most today are listed below. Here’s why they are storming higher:
BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP)
The BHP Group share price is up 7% to $53.92. Investors have been buying this mining giant’s shares following the release of its half-year results. The Big Australian reported an 11% increase in revenue to US$27.9 billion and a 25% lift in underlying EBITDA to US$15.46 billion. A key driver of this growth was its copper operation, which delivered record EBITDA of US$8 billion. This meant that copper contributed the majority of earnings for the first time in its history. Looking ahead, management has increased its FY 2026 group copper guidance to the range of 1.9 Mt to 2.0 Mt.
JB Hi-Fi Ltd (ASX: JBH)
The JB Hi-Fi share price is up a further 8% to $89.32. Investors have been buying the retail giant’s shares this week after it released its half-year results. JB Hi-Fi reported a 7.3% increase in total sales to $6.1 billion and a 7.1% lift in net profit after tax to $305.8 million. Commenting on the results, JB Hi-Fi’s CEO, Nick Wells, said: “We are pleased to report record sales and strong earnings for HY26, as we built on the momentum of the previous year. In a retail environment where customers are seeking value, our brands continue to resonate strongly and our teams continue to execute to a high standard.”
Judo Capital Holdings Ltd (ASX: JDO)
The Judo Capital share price is up 4% to $1.92. The catalyst for this has been the release of the lender’s half-year results this morning. Judo Capital reported a 46% increase in statutory net profit after tax to $59.9 million and a 53% jump in profit before tax to $86.5 million. The company’s CEO, Chris Bayliss, said: “Today’s result demonstrates that Judo continues to successfully execute against its clear and simple strategy. We are on track to achieving our existing FY26 guidance for significant profit growth and realising the operating leverage inherent in our business model.”
PEXA Group Ltd (ASX: PXA)
The PEXA Group share price is up 5.5% to $14.63. This follows news that the property settlement technology company has decided to exit its majority-owned Digital Solutions businesses following a strategic review. In addition, the company has upgraded its FY 2026 EBITDA margin guidance to 34% to 37% (from 32% to 35%).
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