• Supply Network profit jumps 19% as dividend rises: FY26 results

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    Yesterday, Supply Network Ltd (ASX: SNL) reported that, for the year ended 30 June 2026, revenue had increased 15.4% to $403.7 million, while net profit after tax was 19.0% higher at $47.6 million.

    What did Supply Network report?

    • Revenue rose 15.4% to $403.7 million.
    • Net profit after tax up 19.0% to $47.6 million.
    • Basic earnings per share of 109.0 cents, up from 92.9 cents last year.
    • Final fully franked dividend of 44.0 cents per share, taking total FY26 dividends to 80.0 cents (up 10.0 cents).
    • Net tangible asset backing per share increased to $3.67 (from $3.18).
    • EBITDA was $81.1 million (up 17.9%).

    What else do investors need to know?

    Supply Network, trading under the Multispares brand, saw strong growth across both Australia and New Zealand. Sales revenue in Australia grew by 17.2%, while New Zealand operations recorded a 12.2% uplift in local currency terms. Growth was “broadly based across geographies, customer segments, vehicle models and product groups.”

    The group completed major IT upgrades, including a new ERP system and sales interface, aiming for future productivity improvements. Investments were also made in New Zealand, with a new North Auckland branch and expanded Hamilton distribution centre, bringing the country’s network closer in line with Australia.

    On the safety front, the company reported tangible progress in reducing workplace risks, especially around manual handling and traffic management, supported by new warehouse systems and training.

    What did Supply Network management say?

    Managing Director Geoffrey David Huston Stewart commented:

    Where there is disruption there is also opportunity and we are pleased to report that Multispares has continued adding new customers and expanding business with established customers throughout the second half. Furthermore, revenue growth remained broadly based across geographies, customer segments, vehicle models and product group.

    What’s next for Supply Network?

    Looking ahead to FY2027, Supply Network is targeting another $50 million in revenue growth, supported by ongoing network expansion and system improvements. Major projects include footprint expansions in key Australian cities such as Eagle Farm, Canberra, Toowoomba, and Kwinana, as well as the development of a new branch in Sydney’s Penrith region.

    The company is also deepening integration between its Australian and New Zealand teams. With significant branch network growth in the pipeline and modernised IT systems, the board remains confident in the group’s ability to tap new opportunities and deliver for shareholders.

    Supply Network share price snapshot

    Over the past 12 months, Supply Network shares have declined 16%, trailing the All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO), which has risen 1% over the same period.

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  • Scentre Group sells 50% stake in Westfield Mt Gravatt to ART

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    The Scentre Group (ASX: SCG) share price will be on watch on Tuesday after the company announced Australian Retirement Trust will become a joint venture partner at Westfield Mt Gravatt, selling a 50% interest for $882.5 million. The deal, at a premium to book value, strengthens Scentre Group’s capital position and strategic partnerships.

    What did Scentre Group report?

    • Sale of a 50% interest in Westfield Mt Gravatt, Brisbane, for $870.0 million at a 5.50% capitalisation rate
    • Additional sale of a 50% stake in adjacent sundry land for $12.5 million
    • Total gross proceeds of $882.5 million, representing a 3.5% premium to book values as at December 2025
    • Scentre Group will retain 50% ownership and continue as property, leasing and development manager
    • Over $3.1 billion of third party capital announced in the past 13 months via joint ventures

    What else do investors need to know?

    The transaction is subject to clearance by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission, and will bring in new capital partners, furthering Scentre Group’s strategy of joint venturing assets. Westfield Mt Gravatt remains a significant asset, being one of the most-visited centres in southeast Queensland and generating over $1.0 billion in annual business partner sales.

    Scentre Group has emphasised its ambition of creating long-term value for securityholders by introducing new capital and leveraging strategic partnerships. The Group continues to manage 42 Westfield destinations across Australia and New Zealand, positioning itself as a leader in retail property management and development.

    What did Scentre Group management say?

    Scentre Group CEO Elliott Rusanow said:

    We are very pleased to extend our strategic partnership with Australian Retirement Trust. Westfield Mt Gravatt is one of the most popular centres in south-east Queensland, visited by more than 17 million customers last year and generating total business partner sales in excess of $1.0 billion. Introducing new capital, through joint venturing our assets, forms a key part of our long-term strategic plan.

    In the last 13 months, we have announced approximately $3.1 billion of new third party capital coming into the Group through the joint venturing of our assets. Today’s announcement continues to demonstrate our ability to source capital to pursue the Group’s strategic objectives of creating long term value for securityholders.

    What’s next for Scentre Group?

    The joint venture with Australian Retirement Trust awaits ACCC approval, after which Scentre Group expects to utilise the capital inflow to further its strategic objectives. The Group plans to continue sourcing third-party capital and building partnerships, with a focus on maximising asset value and enhancing returns for securityholders.

    Scentre Group will remain the property, leasing, and development manager at Westfield Mt Gravatt, emphasising its commitment to operational excellence and sustained growth across its network of Westfield centres.

    Scentre Group share price snapshot

    The Scentre Group share price has been out of form over the past 12 months, declining by around 8%.

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  • Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

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    It was a bouncy and optimistic start to the trading week for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) and many ASX shares this Monday.

    After a sour trading week last week, investors seem to have come back from the weekend with a little extra pep in the proverbial step, with the ASX 200 opening higher and staying in positive territory all day today. By the time the markets closed, the index had gained 0.49% to 9,103.1 points.

    This happy start to the week’s trading for the ASX followed a similarly buzzy end to the American trading week on Friday night (our time).

    The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) was in very fine form indeed, rising 0.98%.

    The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) wasn’t quite as bubbly, but still gained 0.43%.

    But let’s return to this week and our local markets now for a closer look at what was happening amongst the various ASX sectors this session.

    Winners and losers

    Despite the market’s rise this Monday, there were still a few sectors that missed out on a gain.

    Leading those losers were consumer staples shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) was left out in the cold today, shrinking 0.95%.

    Financial stocks also had a rough one, with the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) sinking 0.72%.

    Utilities shares were shunned too. The S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) slid 0.48% lower this session.

    Our last losers were communications stocks, as you can see from the S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ)’s 0.44% slip.

    Turning to the green sectors now, it was mining shares that fronted the winners. The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) roared 2.43% higher this Monday.

    Gold stocks ran hot as well, with the All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) soaring up 1.71%.

    Tech shares also had a day to remember. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) enjoyed a 0.96% surge.

    Healthcare stocks were in demand as well, evidenced by the S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ)’s 0.62% lift.

    Energy shares were next. The S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) jumped 0.47% today.

    Then came real estate investment trusts (REITs), with the S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) adding 0.12% to its total.

    Industrial stocks managed a win. The S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ) put on another 0.1% this session.

    Finally, consumer discretionary shares got over the line, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ)’s 0.09% bump.

    Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

    Beating out some stiff competition to take out top spot on the index this Monday was tech stock Data#3 Ltd (ASX: DTL). Data#3 shares rocketed 17.85% higher today to finish at $11.09 each.

    This huge gain followed the company releasing its latest earnings, which clearly had a lot going for them.

    Here’s the rest of today’s best:

    ASX-listed company Share price Price change
    Data#3 Ltd (ASX: DTL) $11.09 17.85%
    Deep Yellow Ltd (ASX: DYL) $1.69 11.55%
    Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN) $11.70 10.59%
    IperionX Ltd (ASX: IPX) $3.18 10.03%
    Ansell Ltd (ASX: ANN) $38.24 9.57%
    EVT Ltd (ASX: EVT) $15.33 8.88%
    PLS Group Ltd (ASX: PLS) $5.47 7.89%
    Silex Systems Ltd (ASX: SLX) $5.50 7.63%
    NexGen Energy (Canada) Ltd (ASX: NXG) $15.36 6.15%
    Nickel Industries Ltd (ASX: NIC) $0.89 5.95%

    Our top 10 shares countdown is a recurring end-of-day summary that shows which companies made big moves on the day. Check in at Fool.com.au after the weekday market closes to see which stocks make the countdown.

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