The Aurelia Metals Ltd (ASX: AMI) share price is in focus after the company posted a 69% surge in net profit and declared a fully franked final dividend of 1.0 cent for FY26.

What did Aurelia Metals report?

• Total revenue jumped 40% to $480.2 million
• EBITDA rose 55% to $189.2 million, with EBITDA margin up to 39.4%
• Net profit after tax increased 69% to $82.7 million
• Operating cash flow grew 10% to $142.8 million
• No drawn debt at year-end, with cash balance at $143.9 million
• Declared fully franked final dividend of 1.0 cent per share (approx. $17.2 million total distribution)

What else do investors need to know?

Aurelia Metals delivered higher gold and base metal production than the prior year, with group gold output at 50.4 thousand ounces, exceeding revised guidance. The company’s operating costs rose to $315.3 million, reflecting increased mining activity and the ramp-up at the Federation mine.

Development of the Great Cobar project continues on schedule, targeting first ore in 2028. The Peak Plant Expansion is progressing as planned, recently commissioning a new tailings thickener and advancing the Tertiary Ball Mill project to boost processing capacity.

Aurelia completed a major refinancing in June without drawing on any debt facilities, ensuring a robust financial position to support ongoing projects and the declared dividend.

What did Aurelia Metals management say?

Interim Chief Executive Officer Martin Cummings commented:

FY26 was a year of strong operational and financial performance for Aurelia, with material increases in EBITDA, net profit after tax and operating cash flows. Gold production exceeded the revised guidance range and all other metals were produced within guidance. Along with strong metal prices, these results supported robust margins and cash generation. This performance has enabled the Board to declare a fully franked dividend of 1 cent per share

Throughout the year, we continued to advance our growth strategy to lift mining rates and expand processing capacity. Development of Great Cobar remains on track for first production in FY28, while the Peak Plant Expansion projects continued with commissioning of the Tailings Thickener, and the continued progress of the Tertiary Ball Mill project. Together, these projects enable an increase in processing capacity from 800ktpa to 1.1 – 1.2Mtpa.

Aurelia is well positioned to continue delivering strong production while advancing its pipeline of growth opportunities across the Cobar Basin, supported by our recently completed refinancing and strong balance sheet.

What’s next for Aurelia Metals?

For FY27, Aurelia is guiding for gold production between 50,000 and 60,000 ounces and expects higher output across copper, zinc, and lead. Group operating costs are anticipated to increase as production ramps up, but unit costs should fall as the plant expansion comes online.

Medium-term, the company is focused on completing Great Cobar and the New Occidental Tailings Retreatment projects, which are expected to extend mine life and support stable production. Exploration spend is set to rise as new drilling platforms become available, particularly at Great Cobar.

Aurelia Metals share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Aurelia Metals shares have risen 89%, outperforming the All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO).

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Ramsay Health Care Ltd (ASX: RHC) share price is under the spotlight after the company reported underlying net profit after tax (NPAT) up 22.9% and underlying EBIT up 11.8% for the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

What did Ramsay Health Care report?

• Underlying NPAT: $364.1 million, up 22.9% on FY25 (constant currency)
• Underlying EBIT: $1,162 million, up 11.8% (constant currency)
• Revenue: $18.6 billion, up 4.2% (constant currency)
• Final fully franked dividend: 48.5 cents per share; full year payout ratio 60.3% of underlying earnings (total 91 cps)
• Funding Group leverage: 1.83x, below the 2.5x target
• Underlying EPS: 151.0 cps, up 27%

What else do investors need to know?

Ramsay reported positive transformation momentum in its Australian hospital business, driven by activity growth, higher acuity cases, improved theatre use, and stronger cost management. Both UK and Australian businesses were net cash flow positive, while capital discipline delivered a 30bps improvement in Group EBIT margin to 6.2% and ROIC growth.

The company completed or progressed several strategic moves in FY26, including progressing the planned separation (demerger) of its 52.8% stake in Ramsay Santé. The proposed demerger is tracking towards a shareholder vote in late November 2026 and aims to allow greater focus on the core Australian hospital business.

What did Ramsay Health Care management say?

Ramsay Health Care’s CEO, Natalie Davis, said:

I am pleased that we are maintaining high patient NPS scores and clinical excellence in every region, building transformation momentum in the Australian business, and improving performance and capital returns across the Group. I would like to thank our incredible people and our clinicians who dedicate themselves to our patients and are the foundation of our success.

What’s next for Ramsay Health Care?

Looking ahead, Ramsay expects to report EBIT growth and further margin improvement in FY27, with ongoing focus on cost management, activity growth, and capital discipline. The company will finalise the acquisition of National Capital Private Hospital in September 2026, integrating it into the Ramsay network.

The planned demerger of Ramsay Santé remains a key milestone in the coming year. If approved, it will simplify reporting and sharpen Ramsay’s attention on its Australian and UK hospital operations. Investments in technology, “Big 5” hospital initiatives, and continued optimisation are expected to support the next phase of growth.

Ramsay Health Care share price snapshot

The Ramsay Health Care share price has outperformed the S&P/ASX 200 index (ASX: XJO) over the past 12 months with a gain of over 15%.

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The Generation Development Group Ltd (ASX: GDG) share price is in focus today after reporting a 21% lift in underlying NPAT to $40.7 million and a 23% rise in group revenue to $178.7 million for FY26.

What did Generation Development Group report?

• Underlying NPAT: $40.7 million, up 21%
• Group revenue: $178.7 million, up 23%
• Funds under management (FUM): $46.5 billion, up 37%
• Record group net inflows: $9.7 billion, up 19%
• Statutory NPAT: $31.9 million, down 10%
• Final fully franked dividend: 1 cent per share (full-year total 2 cents)

What else do investors need to know?

FY26 was marked by the completion of the Evidentia and Lonsec Investment Solutions integration, creating a single managed accounts platform under Evidentia Group. Managed account FUM grew to $40.5 billion, fuelled by net inflows and increased adviser adoption.

Generation Life’s FUM hit a record $5.95 billion, reflecting strong demand for investment bonds amid ongoing superannuation and tax reform. Lonsec delivered resilient performance, expanding its research coverage to 2,001 products and growing its iRate subscriber base to 5,629.

What did Generation Development Group management say?

Generation Development Group CEO, Grant Hackett OAM said:

FY26 was another strong year for the Group, characterised by record net inflows, continued market share gains and strong earnings growth.

The successful integration of Evidentia Group and Lonsec Investment Solutions, combined with ongoing investment across our businesses, has strengthened our competitive position and enhanced our ability to capitalise on long-term structural growth opportunities.

Generation Life, Evidentia and Lonsec each hold leading positions in attractive markets benefiting from powerful demographic, regulatory and industry tailwinds.

We enter FY27 with a high-quality recurring revenue base, strong execution momentum and significant opportunities to continue compounding earnings and long-term shareholder value.

What’s next for Generation Development Group?

The group enters FY27 well-placed to benefit from strong structural tailwinds across superannuation, retirement, and managed account markets. Management anticipates ongoing growth in FUM, supported by adviser adoption and stable product revenue margins.

Underlying operating expenses are expected to rise in line with prior years, as GDG continues investing in people, technology, and new partnerships. The company’s robust balance sheet supports its disciplined approach to further growth and improved operating leverage over time.

Generation Development Group share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Generation Development Group shares have declined 40%, trailing the All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO), which has climbed 1% over the same period.

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