The Greatland Resources Ltd (ASX: GGP) share price is in focus today after the miner reported record gold production for FY26, with 328,986 ounces produced—exceeding guidance by 6%—and a cash position of $1,289 million at period end.

What did Greatland Resources report?

• Quarterly production: 79,099 ounces gold (Au), 3,573 tonnes copper (Cu)
• Full-year FY26 production: 328,986oz Au (up 6% on top-end guidance), 14,594t Cu
• Full-year sales: 326,859oz Au, 14,729t Cu
• Cash at 30 June 2026: $1,289 million and zero debt
• $81 million net cash build over the quarter, after capex and $87 million tax paid
• Gold price exposure maintained with downside protection via put options

What else do investors need to know?

The June 2026 quarter saw Greatland Resources generate solid cash flow, ending the period with a strengthened balance sheet and no debt. An additional $20 million in sales was completed late in the quarter, with cash to be received post-period. All-In-Sustaining-Cost (AISC) details are yet to be finalised and will be announced in the company’s full June quarterly report later in July, alongside a management webcast. Greatland also highlighted its full exposure to higher gold prices while retaining some price protection through put options.

What’s next for Greatland Resources?

Investors can expect the detailed June 2026 Quarterly Activities Report later this month, which will include finalised cost data and further operational detail. Management maintains a positive approach with ongoing development of the flagship Havieron gold-copper project and a robust exploration pipeline in the Paterson Province. With a cashed-up balance sheet and substantial recent production outperformance, Greatland is well positioned to pursue further growth and exploration throughout FY27.

Greatland Resources share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Greatland Resources shares have risen 75%, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has risen 3% over the same period.

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ASX defence stocks like Austal Ltd (ASX: ASB) have ridden a rollercoaster over the last 12 months.

Austal is an Australian-based shipbuilder that specialises in the design, construction, and support of defence and commercial vessels globally.  

Austal’s products include naval vessels, defence surface warfare combatants, high-speed support vessels, patrol boats for law enforcement, offshore vessels, as well as passenger and vehicle ferries.

The company also installs and maintains vessel command and control systems, communication and radar technology, and information management systems.

A rollercoaster for Austal shares

Global conflict and defence spending sent Austal shares soaring in early 2026.

In January, Austal shares hit all time highs of almost $9 per share.

However since then, they have been on a steady decline, closing last week at $4.19.

This drop represents almost a 40% dip year to date.

Unfortunately for investors looking to buy the dip, a new report from Bell Potter indicates there are potential headwinds emerging for Austal shares.

Complexity lies ahead

According to a new report from Bell Potter, Austal has a record $17.7 billion order book, giving it strong long-term growth.

But delivering all this work won’t be easy. Bell Potter highlights three main risks:

• Austal is starting several new steel shipbuilding projects at the same time in new facilities, which could lead to early operational problems and delays.
• Some contracts are particularly challenging. For example, the T-AGOS ships have a very complex design that could require costly rework, while the OPC program is under government scrutiny, which could create additional risks and pressure on profits.
• Austal plans to significantly expand its operations in Henderson over the next 12–18 months. If it struggles to hire enough skilled workers, construction of the LCM and LCH vessels could be delayed.

In simple terms, the company has plenty of work lined up, but its biggest challenge is executing it well.

If it can avoid delays, cost overruns, and labour shortages, the large order book should translate into strong earnings. If not, profits could come under pressure even though demand remains high.

Tailwinds for Austal shares

On the positive side, Bell Potter highlighted that Austal is well positioned to benefit from major increases in defence spending in both the US and Australia.

Its shipyards are considered strategically important to expanding naval fleets, giving the company a long-term pipeline of work and strong growth opportunities over the coming decades.

In Australia, ASB holds strategic importance to the shipbuilding industrial base with its appointment by the CoA as Strategic Shipbuilder under the SSA.

The SSA guarantees a continuous, decades-long pipeline of work, estimated by management at over A$20b over 20 years, providing the stability needed to attract, train, and retain a highly skilled local workforce.

Price target downgrade for Austal shares

Based on this guidance, the team at Bell Potter has downgraded its share price target for Austal shares to $4.10 (previously $6.30).

This indicates that the current share price is slightly above fair value.

The broker has retained its hold recommendation on Austal shares.

Although the valuation/growth arithmetic appears attractive, we believe we are entering a period of elevated risks as ASB ramps up several shipbuilding programs.

 

 

 

 

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There are a lot of options for investors to choose from in the tech sector.

But one of the best according to Bell Potter could be the ASX tech stock in this article.

Which ASX 200 tech stock?

The stock that Bell Potter is tipping as a top buy is location technology company Life360 Inc. (ASX: 360).

The broker is bullish on the company’s outlook and sees next month’s quarterly update as a potential catalyst for its share price. It explains:

Life360 will report its 2Q2026 result on 11th August and we see it as a potential catalyst for the share price for three key reasons: 1. We expect MAU growth to rebound to 4.3m – consistent with 2Q2025 – if not higher (VA consensus is 4.6m) which importantly will imply an exit run-rate of close to 5m given the Android issues which persisted into April and even May; 2. We expect paying circle growth to be strong again at c.155k which is notably above VA consensus of c.135k and even see upside risk to our forecast closer to the 1Q2026 result of 202k;

And 3. If paying circle growth is >155k then we see potential for a further upgrade to 2026 revenue and EBITDA guidance as paying circle growth is obviously the key driver of subscription revenue. Note also that, if MAU growth is around or above our forecast then we would expect Life360 to maintain its 2026 MAU guidance of 17-20% growth which we would regard as positive given it implies growth of at least 5m in Q3 and Q4.

Life360 shares tipped to rise strongly

According to the note, Bell Potter has retained its buy rating on the ASX 200 tech stock with an improved price target of $35.00 (from $33.00).

Based on its current share price of $27.46, this implies potential upside of 27% for investors over the next 12 months.

Commenting on its investment thesis, the broker said:

We have rolled forward our EV/EBITDA valuation by a year – so that 2027 is now the base – given we are now in 2H2026. We apply a 25x multiple compared to 30x previously. We have also modestly reduced the WACC we apply in the DCF from 9.6% to 9.5% given the prospect of a good Q2 result and potential guidance upgrade. The net result is a 6% increase in our target price to $35.00 which is >15% premium to the share price so we maintain our BUY recommendation.

Life360 is our key pick amongst the large tech stocks we cover based on quality, valuation and potential catalysts. We note the stock looks reasonable value on a 2027 EV/EBITDA multiple of c.23x versus the FY27 EV/EBITDA of Technology One (which has a September year end) of c.26x.

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in Life360. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Life360. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Life360. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.