• Tuas FY26 results: revenue climbs, subscriber base expands

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    The Tuas Ltd (ASX: TUA) share price is in focus today after the company revealed a 24% revenue boost to S$187.6 million and an underlying EBITDA of S$83.7 million for FY26.

    What did Tuas report?

    • Revenue up 24% over FY25 to S$187.6 million
    • Underlying EBITDA increased 22% to S$83.7 million
    • Statutory NPAT improved to S$26.0 million (underlying NPAT: S$29.6 million)
    • Strong subscriber growth: mobile users rose to 1.46 million, broadband to 62,000
    • Year-end cash and term deposits of S$498.8 million

    What else do investors need to know?

    Tuas Limited continues to focus on network investments, supporting rapid subscriber growth and expanding its 5G coverage. The company also upgraded its core mobile network and introduced new broadband packages, including a 10Gbps business offer.

    The proposed acquisition of M1 was not completed, as it lapsed following regulatory delays and subsequent investigation into the Singapore telco sector’s cyber security. Tuas’ subsidiary, SIMBA, remains fully compliant with regulatory standards and is cooperating with authorities.

    What’s next for Tuas?

    Looking ahead, Tuas intends to drive further revenue growth by leveraging SIMBA’s expanding network and product innovation. Planned capital expenditure on mobile and broadband infrastructure is set at S$50–55 million for FY27.

    With an added focus on cybersecurity, Tuas expects to invest S$15–30 million in meeting enhanced requirements. The business remains alert for regulatory updates and is positioned to adapt its strategy as needed.

    Tuas share price snapshot

    Over the past 12 months, Tuas shares have declined 68%, trailing the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO), which has fallen 1% over the same period.

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  • How much is needed in superannuation to target a $95,000 annual passive income?

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    I’m sure most people reading this want to increase their wealth and grow their annual passive income, whether that’s inside or outside superannuation.

    How we structure our investments can make a big difference to how much tax we pay. We can invest in our own name, in a company, a trust, superannuation and so on.

    If investors want dividend income, then how they invest can make a big difference in how much income tax is paid.

    If an Australian has no income other than dividends in their own name, they can earn $18,200 tax-free. However, a full-time working Australian may lose a fair portion of their dividend income to tax because they’re in a higher tax bracket.

    Superannuation is taxed at a lower rate, making it a particularly appealing structure for full-time workers.

    Why I think ASX shares are the right pick for passive income

    Quality ASX shares can offer a pleasing mix of a strong dividend yield, a rising payout over time, and, hopefully, capital growth.

    With strong earnings, ASX shares can deliver a generous dividend payout ratio. Australian companies can provide Australian tax residents with the added benefit of franking credits, a refund of the company tax paid to ensure the dividend is taxed at the investor’s relevant tax rate.

    There are many dividend-paying options on the ASX, such as blue-chip companies Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) and Telstra Group Ltd (ASX: TLS).

    There are real estate investment trusts (REITs) such as Centuria Industrial REIT (ASX: CIP), Rural Funds Group (ASX: RFF) and Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX: CLW). REITs don’t generally generate franking credits because they are trusts not companies.

    Investors can also choose investment companies such as Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX: SOL), Australian United Investment Company Ltd (ASX: AUI), Argo Investments Ltd (ASX: ARG), L1 Capital Long Short Fund (ASX: LSF) and MFF Capital Investments Ltd (ASX: MFF).

    Depending on the superannuation fund, investors may be able to choose specific ASX share investments for annual passive income. SMSFs obviously have a lot of investment flexibility.

    How superannuation can generate $95,000 of annual passive income

    An investor would need a very sizeable superannuation balance to generate that much income.

    The required portfolio size depends on the portfolio’s dividend yield.

    For example, if the dividend yield was 10% then the portfolio would need to be $950,000. But, I don’t think it’d be realistic or sustainable to have a portfolio yield that high.

    A 1% yield would need a $9.5 million portfolio. But, if we’re aiming for dividends, that yield would be too low, in my view.

    I’d aim for the portfolio yield to be somewhere in the middle, at say 4% to 6% including franking credits. At that level, an investor is looking at a portfolio size of between $1.58 million to $2.375 million.

    It’s a sizeable level required, but with regular investing and compounding, investors can reach those balances, or close to it.

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    Should you invest $1,000 in Wesfarmers right now?

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  • Capricorn Metals shares: Karlawinda Expansion Project completes on time

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    The Capricorn Metals Ltd (ASX: CMM) share price is in focus today after the company announced completion of the Karlawinda Expansion Project, with the new plant hitting its targeted 6.5 million tonnes per annum throughput on schedule.

    What did Capricorn Metals report?

    • The Karlawinda Expansion Project (KEP) construction and commissioning completed on schedule.
    • New crushing, milling, and CIL circuits now fully operational and running continuously.
    • Steady state project throughput of 6.5 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) achieved.
    • Expanded Karlawinda Gold Project expected to produce about 150,000 ounces of gold per year.
    • Mine life exceeds 10 years based on current reserves.

    What else do investors need to know?

    The company credits its construction and operations teams, along with key contractors, for delivering the Karlawinda Expansion Project on time over a 12-month build. The plant is currently processing low-grade ore and will ramp up to run-of-mine grade ore in the next week as operations settle into a steady state.

    Infrastructure including CIL areas and tailings storage pipeline work are also commissioned, with run-of-mine ore stockpiling underway. Ongoing optimisation of the crushing circuit is set to continue now that main construction is complete.

    What did Capricorn Metals management say?

    Capricorn Executive Chairman Mark Clark said:

    The commencement of continuous ore processing at the Karlawinda Expansion Project on schedule is a significant milestone for Capricorn. It is the culmination of a huge effort from our construction and operations teams, supported by key contractors. We now look forward to the transition of Karlawinda into a long life operation producing around 150,000 ounces of gold per annum.

    What’s next for Capricorn Metals?

    Capricorn Metals plans to shift from processing low-grade ore to run-of-mine grade in the coming week to reach full steady state operations. The expanded Karlawinda Gold Project is forecast to support a long-term annual gold output of about 150,000 ounces, underpinned by a mine life of at least a decade.

    The company also notes ongoing work to further optimise product size through its new crushing circuit, with the potential to enhance operational efficiency and output over time.

    Capricorn Metals share price snapshot

    Over the past 12 months, Capricorn Metals shares have risen 24%, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO), which has declined 1% over the same period.

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