The Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd (ASX: NEC) share price is in focus today after the company announced FY26 revenue growth of 3% to $2.19 billion and a 17% lift in group EBITDA to $379 million.

What did Nine Entertainment report?

• Revenue: $2.19 billion, up 3% on a continuing business basis
• EBITDA: $379 million, up 17% from FY25
• Net profit after tax (NPAT): $142.4 million, up 7%
• NPATA: $147.2 million, up 11%
• EPSA: 9.3 cents per share, up 11%
• Final dividend: 3.0 cents per share, unfranked, payable 22 October 2026

What else do investors need to know?

Nine has reshaped its portfolio this year, selling its stakes in Domain, Nine Radio, NBN, Darwin, Pedestrian, and Future Women, while acquiring QMS Outdoor. This strategy shifts the focus toward growth areas like streaming, outdoor and digital publishing, with these assets expected to drive over 60% of revenue and 70% of EBITDA in FY27.

Digital subscription revenues grew 12%, underpinned by strength in mastheads and Stan. The QMS Outdoor acquisition contributed a strong $55 million in EBITDA for its first three months with the group. Nine also broadened content licensing deals for AI applications, including an agreement with Microsoft.

What did Nine Entertainment management say?

Commenting on the results, Nine Entertainment’s CEO, Matt Stanton, said:

For the year to June 2026, we are pleased to report profit growth for Nine, and within this, for Streaming & Broadcast, Mastheads and Outdoor. Over the past 12 months, we have made material changes to our business portfolio, focusing on growth and digital assets whilst reducing our exposure to structurally challenged and smaller assets. These transactions add to our operational scale and create a higher growth and more resilient Nine, better positioned to create long term sustainable value for our shareholders.

What’s next for Nine Entertainment?

Looking ahead to FY27, Nine expects further revenue and earnings growth. Integration of QMS is expected to deliver cost synergies and double-digit EBITDA growth from Outdoor. Subscription businesses Stan and Digital Publishing, along with content licensing for AI, are set to remain key growth drivers.

Nine anticipates continuing digital subscription growth in publishing and more licensing revenue, while maintaining cost discipline. The group also expects future dividends to remain in the 60–80% payout range, though upcoming dividends are likely to be unfranked.

Nine Entertainment share price snapshot

The Nine Entertainment share price has been among the worst performers on the S&P/ASX 200 index (ASX: XJO) over the past 12 months with a decline of around 42%.

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The Chalice Mining Ltd (ASX: CHN) share price is in focus after the company announced an independent review confirming its prudent environmental approvals pathway for the Gonneville Project, keeping it on track for a Final Investment Decision (FID) in the first half of calendar year 2028.

What did Chalice Mining report?

• Independent Expert Review of Gonneville’s environmental approvals strategy completed by Dr Tom Hatton, former WA EPA Chair
• The review found key risks and mitigation measures are appropriately identified and in place or planned
• Strong engagement with State and Commonwealth regulators, Traditional Owners, and stakeholders highlighted
• The Project retains ‘priority status’ with both the WA and federal governments
• Chalice is targeting a Final Investment Decision for Gonneville in H1 CY28

What else do investors need to know?

Chalice Mining is progressing environmental approvals alongside development studies, execution readiness, and financing activities. This parallel approach aims to keep Gonneville on track as Australia’s next significant critical minerals project.

Environmental modelling for the site has recently been completed, and the company is preparing to submit Environment Review Documents in Q4 2026. The review highlighted Chalice’s comprehensive stakeholder engagement and recognised the company’s transparent and thorough approach to risk management.

What did Chalice Mining management say?

Chalice Mining Managing Director & CEO Alex Dorsch said:

Dr Hatton’s assessment provides confidence in Gonneville’s approvals pathway and our targeted timeline towards a Final Investment Decision in the first half of 2028. Importantly, the review confirms that we have identified the key regulatory processes and risks that could affect the approvals schedule and are taking appropriate steps to address them.

A significant amount of technical, environmental and stakeholder work is already underway, supported by experienced specialist advisers and extensive engagement with State and Commonwealth regulators, Traditional Owners and the local community. Environmental modelling was recently completed ahead of submission of Environment Review Documents (ERDs) in Q4 2026.

Ministerial approval remains on the critical path for Gonneville and this review confirms our target of FID in H1 CY28 is achievable. We remain focused on progressing through the approvals process with the rigour required for a project of this scale and significance.

What’s next for Chalice Mining?

The company is aiming for ministerial approval and timely completion of the environmental approvals process, which is critical for Gonneville’s development. With a plan to reach a Final Investment Decision in the first half of 2028, Chalice is continuing technical studies, stakeholder engagement, and government liaison.

Investors can expect further updates as environmental submissions progress and regulatory milestones are met over the next two years. The management emphasis remains on thorough preparation and collaboration to deliver the Gonneville Project as a leading player in Australia’s critical minerals push.

Chalice Mining share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Chalice Mining shares have declined 17%, trailing the All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO), which has risen 1% over the same period.

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With the gold price booming again, now could be a good time to buy the ASX 200 gold stock in this article.

This is especially the case after a “transformational” year according to the team at Bell Potter.

Which ASX 200 gold stock?

The stock in question is Alkane Resources Ltd (ASX: ALK).

Bell Potter was impressed with the company’s performance in FY 2026, highlighting that it delivered record results and growth across all key metrics. It said:

ALK reported an FY26 financial result that delivered record results and substantial YoY growth across all key financial metrics, together with a maiden dividend of 2cps. This followed the merger with Mandalay Resources (MND:TSX), completed in August 2025 and consecutive quarters of record production from the combined portfolio. Key metrics included revenue of $936m (vs BPe $946m), EBITDA of $471m (vs BPe $473m), and NPAT $229m (vs BPe $238m). 

The maiden dividend of 2cps ($27m payout) was accompanied by the announcement of a share buyback of up to $50m, in a further commitment to returning capital to shareholders and a signal on the value ALK sees in its paper. EBITDA margins lifted from 36% to 50% YoY on higher gold and antimony prices, as well as the dilution of ALK’s out-of-the-money hedge book. At end FY26, ALK held cash and bullion of $439m (vs $190m at completion of the MND merger) and no drawn bank debt. FY27 guidance was reaffirmed, for 163-177koz at AISC of A$2,900-$3,200/oz, implying steady production and ~5% higher costs YoY.

Time to buy

According to the note, in response to the results, Bell Potter has retained its buy rating on the ASX 200 stock with an improved price target of $2.15.

Based on its current share price of $1.85, this implies potential upside of 16% for investors over the next 12 months.

Commenting on its buy recommendation, Bell Potter said:

EPS changes in this report are: FY27: -3%; FY28: -2% and FY29: -5%, reflecting a lower antimony price, higher CAPEX and D&A over the medium term. We also incorporate a sustainable dividend into our modelled assumptions. ALK offers multi-mine gold and antimony exposure across three attractive jurisdictions with a strong balance sheet and available liquidity that provides a platform for growth. Our Target Price lifts 2% to $2.15/sh. Valuation metrics remain undemanding and we retain our Buy recommendation.

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