The Aeris Resources Ltd (ASX: AIS) share price is in focus today after releasing its FY26 results, highlighted by a 22% lift in revenue to $702.8 million and net profit after tax soaring 295% to $178.5 million.

What did Aeris Resources report?

• Revenue rose 22% to $702.8 million
• EBITDA jumped 81% to $290.2 million
• Net profit after tax surged 295% to $178.5 million
• Operating cash flow more than doubled to $275.6 million
• Net assets climbed to $599.5 million, up 89%
• Cash and cash equivalents increased to $164.9 million from $28.2 million

What else do investors need to know?

Aeris Resources strengthened its balance sheet during FY26 after a successful $96.8 million capital raising. Proceeds were partly used to fully repay and cancel a $50 million loan facility, saving around $6 million in interest and fees for the year ahead.

Operationally, copper production at Tritton rose 19% to 23,000 tonnes, boosting revenue, while the Cracow operation benefited from higher gold prices despite lower gold output. The company also recognised historical tax losses for the first time, resulting in a $51.5 million income tax benefit and further supporting statutory profits.

Investing activities were stepped up, including development at Murrawombie, early works at Constellation, and increased exploration, leading to improvements in Aeris’ Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve Statement.

What did Aeris Resources management say?

Aeris’ Executive Chairman Andre Labuschagne said:

Aeris delivered strong FY26 financial results, underpinned by continued operational improvement, resilience and cost discipline, enabling Aeris to maximise the benefit of a favourable commodity price environment. These factors resulted in strong operating cash flows, further strengthening our cash balance and overall financial position.

The significant progress made during FY26, together with our strong balance sheet and continued focus on operational improvement, positions Aeris well to deliver another strong performance in FY27 and advance our growth opportunities.

What’s next for Aeris Resources?

Aeris Resources finished FY26 with no debt, increased cash reserves, and a stronger net asset base, providing flexibility for growth. The company will focus on advancing its Constellation project and supporting exploration across its assets.

Management says it remains committed to disciplined cost management, operational improvement, and investigating strategic mergers and acquisitions to drive stakeholder value. Investors can expect further updates on project progress and potential resource upgrades through FY27.

Aeris Resources share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Aeris Resources shares have risen 138%, outperforming the All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO) by a wide margin.

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S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares are down 0.8% to 9,057.1 points as earnings season continues today.

After reviewing companies’ results, brokers have reduced their ratings on numerous ASX shares.

Let’s see a sample.

PLS Group Ltd (ASX: PLS)

The PLS Group share price is $5.23, down 1.2% today and up 123% over 12 months. 

Over the past month, this ASX 200 lithium share has ripped 23% higher.

Morgans downgraded PLS shares from hold to trim after the miner’s FY26 results.

The broker commented:

PLS delivered an in-line FY26 Underlying EBITDA result and surprised with a maiden 5cps fully franked final dividend (22% FCF payout).

We view PLS as fairly valued at current levels, with its premium to peers already reflecting the company’s best-in-class execution, balance sheet and growth optionality.

Depleted lithium inventories leave scope for short-term upside, though we see the medium-term outlook as more volatile given uncertainty around supply and demand drivers.

The broker retained its 12-month price target of $4.60, which implies a 12% downside ahead.

Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN)

The Paladin Energy share price is $12.31, down 2.1% today and up 64% over 12 months. 

Over the past month, this ASX 200 energy share has jumped 29%.

Morgans downgraded Paladin Energy shares from buy to accumulate due to recent share price strength.

Following the uranium miner’s FY26 report, the broker increased its target price to $14.10.

This suggests a potential 15% upside ahead.

Morgans said:

Cash is starting to flow — PDN delivered positive operating cash flow for the first full year since the restart, generating US$38m in FY26 and marking the transition from ramp-up story to steady-state and cash-generating producer.

Guidance beaten across the board — Langer Heinrich Mine (LHM) exceeded FY26 production, sales and cost guidance, providing further evidence that the operation can sustainably deliver and continues to build momentum as it enters more steady state operations.

Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX: LOV) 

The Lovisa share price is $27.14, down 1.7% today and down 34% over 12 months. 

Over the past month, this ASX retail share has soared 27%.

Morgans downgraded Lovisa shares, on valuation grounds, from buy to accumulate after the retailer’s FY26 report.

The broker reduced its 12-month price target to $31.

This implies a potential 14% upside ahead.

Ora Banda Mining Ltd (ASX: ORA)

The Ora Banda share price is $1.59, down 1.9% today and up 84% over 12 months. 

Over the past month, this ASX 200 gold share has ripped 42% higher.

MA Financial Group downgraded Ora Banda shares to a hold rating after the miner’s FY26 report.

The broker raised its 12-month price target from $1.40 to $1.60.

This implies a potential 1% upside ahead.

Sandfire Resources Ltd (ASX: SFR)

The Sandfire Resources share price is $23.47, down 2.8% today and up 85% over 12 months. 

Over the past month, this ASX 200 copper share has leapt 22%.

The Sandfire Resources share price struck a new record of $25 on the back of its FY26 report yesterday.

Morgans downgraded Sandfire Resources shares from accumulate to hold with a $23 target.

This indicates the stock is fully valued now.

The broker commented:

SFR resumed dividends with a 35cps final dividend (+86% vs expectations) and we see scope for this to build further as its cash balance continues to grow with no drawn debt, supported by a favourable base metals price environment.

SFR’s asset quality, management quality and balance sheet strength, alongside emerging growth optionality, underpin its case as a core copper exposure for long-term investors, though the stock appears fully valued at current prices.

Scentre Group (ASX: SCG)

The Scentre share price is $3.57, down 1.4% today and down 12% over 12 months. 

Over the past month, this ASX 200 real estate investment trust (REIT) has fallen 8%.

Jarden downgraded Scentre shares to a hold rating after reviewing the property group’s 1H FY26 results.

The broker has a $4.05 target, which suggests a potential 13% upside ahead.

Inghams Group Ltd (ASX: ING)

The Inghams share price is $2.05, up 2.3% today and down 26% over 12 months.

Over the past month, this ASX 200 consumer staples share has fallen 9%.

Jarden downgraded Inghams shares to a hold rating after the company’s FY26 results.

The broker’s target is $2.50, which implies a potential 22% upside ahead.

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There are a lot of ASX shares out there for investors to choose from.

To narrow things down, let’s take a look at what the team at Morgans is saying about the three popular shares listed below. 

Here’s what it is recommending:

Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL)

This supermarket giant delivered a result that was largely in line with expectations in FY 2026 despite a challenging operating environment. Morgans said:

COL’s FY26 result was broadly in line with expectations, with Supermarkets the key highlight while Liquor remained soft. Despite a challenging operating environment due to ongoing cost-of-living pressures, geopolitical uncertainty and increasing regulatory complexity, COL continued to gain market share in Supermarkets with momentum building across its digital business. COL also outlined several initiatives to support its next phase of growth. 

Alongside the ongoing development of its VIC automated distribution centre, the company plans to accelerate investment in stores, online capacity and technology, while repositioning its liquor offering with a greater focus on supermarket co-locations and a more integrated food and drinks proposition.

In response to the release, Morgans has retained its accumulate rating (between buy and hold) with an improved price target of $25.40. It adds:

We adjust FY27/28/29F underlying EBIT by +1%/+2%/+2%. Our target price increases to $25.40 (from $24.60) and we maintain our ACCUMULATE rating.

Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN)

This uranium producer’s FY 2026 results impressed Morgans. It highlights that the Langer Heinrich Mine outperformed guidance for production, sales and costs. The broker said:

Cash is starting to flow – PDN delivered positive operating cash flow for the first full year since the restart, generating US$38m in FY26 and marking the transition from ramp-up story to steady-state and cash-generating producer. Guidance beaten across the board – Langer Heinrich Mine (LHM) exceeded FY26 production, sales and cost guidance, providing further evidence that the operation can sustainably deliver and continues to build momentum as it enters more steady state operations. 

However, due to recent share price strength, the broker has downgraded Paladin Energy’s shares to an accumulate rating with an improved price target of $14.10. It adds:

Following recent share price strength, we move to an ACCUMULATE (previously BUY) with an increased price target of A$14.10ps.

Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS)

Energy giant Woodside outperformed expectations in the first half of FY 2026 according to Morgans. 

It highlights that stronger than expected realised prices underpinned an earnings beat. It said:

WDS delivered a 1H26 EBITDAX beat (+6%) and inline underlying NPAT result (+1%). Underlying NPAT of US$1,334m ~1% ahead of consensus and ~3% ahead of MorgansF, was driven by stronger realised pricing (+20% yoy) and trading activity. Costs were inside the ranges pre-announced with the Q2 report. The interim dividend of US57cps (+8% YoY) was held at an 80% payout of underlying NPAT despite gearing (20.6%) sitting marginally above the 10-20% target range. A H2 skew in production and realised prices will help, while management also announced a US$350m pa cost savings target from 2028. 

However, due to its current valuation, the broker has held firm with its hold rating and $32.20 price target. It concludes:

We maintain our HOLD rating and A$32.20 target price.

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