The Ainsworth Game Technology Ltd (ASX: AGI) share price is in focus after the company reported first-half FY26 revenue of $116.5 million, down 23% on last year, and statutory profit after tax of $1.1 million, a significant decrease from $4.9 million in the previous corresponding period.

What did Ainsworth Game Technology report?

• Revenue: $116.5 million, down 23% from H1 FY25
• Underlying EBITDA: $17.1 million, down 36% year-on-year
• Statutory profit after tax: $1.1 million, down 78%
• Operating cashflow: $8.9 million, a $13.6 million improvement from the prior period
• Net debt: reduced to $8.5 million from $11.8 million
• No interim dividend declared

What else do investors need to know?

Ainsworth’s performance reflects challenging trading conditions across all regions, including weaker consumer sentiment and increased regulation, especially in its largest market, North America. The removal of Historical Horse Racing machines in New Hampshire and a higher Mexican gaming tax also weighed on results.

Despite a dip in total machines under gaming operation, the Asia Pacific business delivered growth with strong demand for the A-STAR Raptor range and increasing average selling prices. The company continues to invest heavily in R&D, making up 22% of revenue, and is actively expanding its use of AI across the business.

Ainsworth recently entered a licensing agreement with Aristocrat Leisure Ltd (ASX: ALL), involving a $8.5 million payment over three and a half years, settling historical patent issues. This has resulted in a one-off provision expense of $2.3 million this half.

What did Ainsworth Game Technology management say?

AGT CEO Ryan Comstock said:

Given the challenging trading conditions, our focus has been on disciplined cost management to enhance margins, reducing debt, and improving our operating cash flow whilst also continuing our investment in R&D, and successfully launching new products in key markets.

What’s next for Ainsworth Game Technology?

Looking ahead, AGT is focused on rolling out new products, including the Dragon Legacy and A-STAR Raptor cabinets, especially in North America and Latin America. The integration of AI in development processes is expected to boost efficiency and product quality without ramping up costs.

The company is aiming to drive revenue growth by delivering more competitive and innovative products in all markets, with a disciplined approach to financial management and cost control to create long-term value for shareholders.

Ainsworth Game Technology share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Ainsworth Game Technology shares have risen 11%, outperforming the All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO), which has risen 1% over the sme period.

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The Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC) share price is falling on Wednesday despite the company reporting record revenue of $977.9 million and net profit after tax (NPAT) of $222.4 million for FY26.

What did Lynas Rare Earths report?

• Revenue: $977.9 million, up 76% from FY25
• Net Profit After Tax (NPAT): $222.4 million, a huge jump from $8.0 million last year
• EBITDA: $386.0 million, up 282% on FY25
• No dividend declared or paid for the period
• Net tangible assets per share: 350.91 cents, up from 250.62 cents
• Cash and short-term deposits: $1,209.1 million at 30 June 2026

What else do investors need to know?

Lynas delivered record rare earth production volumes, with ready-for-sale rare earth oxide (REO) output up 25% to 13,089 tonnes and neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr) production up 11% to 7,260 tonnes. This helped drive a record average selling price of $80.7/kg across all rare earth products.

The company strengthened its balance sheet following the successful completion of a $750 million institutional placement and a $182 million share purchase plan. These funds will support Lynas’ Towards 2030 growth strategy, which focuses on ramping up production and expanding into the downstream magnet and metal supply chain outside China.

In addition, Lynas renewed its Malaysia operating licence for 10 years, providing greater certainty for long-term investment. Major projects such as the Mt Weld expansion and a new hybrid renewable power station were completed during the year, improving operational efficiency and sustainability.

What’s next for Lynas Rare Earths?

Lynas continues to progress its Towards 2030 growth strategy by expanding production capacity, resource development at Mt Weld, and increasing heavy rare earth product output at its Malaysian facility. The company has signed significant supply agreements with Japanese and US customers, providing price floors and reducing volatility.

A key focus for the year ahead is ramping up new assets, further improving sustainability (with 93% renewable energy for Mt Weld operations in 2H FY26), and growing its presence in the global magnet and metal supply chain. The board is also conducting a global search for a new CEO following Amanda Lacaze’s retirement.

Lynas Rare Earths share price snapshot

Over the past year, the Lynas Rare Earths share price has beaten the S&P/ASX 200 index (ASX: XJO) with a gain of 12%.

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The Nickel Industries Ltd (ASX: NIC) share price is pushing higher today after the company delivered a sharp improvement in profit and significant growth in revenue for the half-year ended 30 June 2026.

What did Nickel Industries report?

• Sales revenue increased 13% to US$938.4 million from US$829.7 million a year ago
• Adjusted EBITDA rose 46% to US$247.6 million
• Net profit after tax surged 191% to US$74.3 million
• Profit attributable to shareholders soared 366% to US$52.5 million
• No interim dividend declared
• Net tangible assets per share steady at US$0.565

What else do investors need to know?

The company produced a total of 62,019 tonnes of finished nickel metal across its rotary-kiln electric furnace (RKEF) and high-pressure acid leach (HPAL) operations. It mined over 8.1 million tonnes of nickel ore at the Hengjaya Mine, including both saprolite and limonite.

During the half, Nickel Industries secured important project milestones, including completion of the final equity acquisition in the Excelsior Nickel Cobalt (ENC) project, increasing its stake to 46%. The business also announced investments in new Indonesian HPAL projects, including Teluk Metal Industry (TMI) and Chengsheng New Energy (CNE), aimed at supporting future growth in the electric vehicle battery market.

Safety also remained a highlight, with no lost time injuries recorded during the period, and the Hengjaya Mine achieving a fourth consecutive Green PROPER award for environmental compliance.

What’s next for Nickel Industries?

Nickel Industries plans to capitalise on growing demand for nickel in the global battery sector by ramping up production from both RKEF and new HPAL projects. Commissioning at the ENC HPAL plant has commenced, with maiden mixed hydroxide precipitate (MHP) production delivered in July and first nickel cathode produced in August.

Further investments in TMI and CNE HPAL projects are expected to underpin long-term growth, with supply agreements in place to support downstream processing and product diversification. The company is also advancing its Indonesian mine resource base, while keeping a focus on operating safety and sustainability.

Nickel Industries share price snapshot

The Nickel Industries share price is outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 index (ASX: XJO) on a 12-month basis with a gain of over 20%.

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