The GQG Partners Inc. (ASX: GQG) share price is in focus after the global fund manager reported half-year revenue of US$397.2 million and net profit after tax of US$228.4 million for the six months ending 30 June 2026.

What did GQG Partners Inc. report?

• Revenue from ordinary activities: US$397.2 million, down 1.4% year on year
• Net profit after tax: US$228.4 million, down 0.8% year on year
• Average funds under management: US$164.5 billion, up 1.0% year on year
• Distributable earnings: US$234.9 million, down 0.7%
• Final dividend: US$0.0365 per share paid in March; interim dividend: US$0.0354 per share paid in June; new dividend declared: US$0.0362 per share, unfranked
• Net tangible assets per CDI: US$0.10 (30 June 2026), up from US$0.08

What else do investors need to know?

GQG Partners managed US$156.0 billion in assets at the end of June 2026, with net flows in the period negative at US$(15.1) billion. The business reported that all four major investment strategies trailed their benchmarks over one, three, and five years, mainly due to defensive positioning in volatile markets.

Operating expenses were tightly managed, falling 0.5% from the previous year. The company maintained a robust balance sheet with US$168.9 million in cash and no debt, and returned 90% of distributable earnings to shareholders through dividends.

What did GQG Partners management say?

Chief Executive Officer Tim Carver said:

It is my pleasure to share GQG’s results for the first half of 2026…Our business is headquartered in the United States, with offices in Australia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom…We remain focused on delivering long-term value for clients through a disciplined investment process designed to compound capital across a range of market environments.

What’s next for GQG Partners?

Looking ahead, GQG Partners aims to stick with its active, benchmark-agnostic investment approach and continue building concentrated, high-conviction portfolios. Management highlighted opportunities for product innovation, especially in ETFs, following strong growth in its US Equity ETF.

The fund manager expects to maintain its disciplined cost base and strong dividend payout in line with its policy. GQG says it remains well positioned to serve and grow its diversified global client base, supported by a culture of co-investment and long-term value creation.

GQG Partners share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, GQG Partners shares have declined 18%, trailing the All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO).

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The Arena REIT (ASX: ARF) share price is in focus today after the company posted an 8% lift in net operating profit to $79.1 million and hiked its distribution per security by 5.5% for FY2026.

What did Arena REIT report?

• Net operating profit (distributable income) of $79.1 million, up 8% on FY2025
• Statutory net profit of $132 million, up 62% year over year
• Operating earnings per security (EPS) of 19.60 cents, up 5.7%
• Distributions per security (DPS) of 19.25 cents, up 5.5%
• Total assets grew to $2.0 billion, up 8%
• Net Asset Value (NAV) per security rose to $3.60, up 4%

What else do investors need to know?

Arena finished the year with a strong balance sheet, reporting low gearing of 24.5% and a 100% portfolio occupancy rate. The company’s portfolio of 307 properties posted a valuation uplift of $47.4 million, with a weighted average lease expiry of 17.5 years.

The Edge Early Learning portfolio, comprising 31 properties (14% of Arena’s annual rental income), has hit some turbulence after Edge failed to pay August rent. Arena has issued default notices and taken steps to protect its income and assets, including signing new lease agreements for two newly developed centres. Management has also reaffirmed that its legal rights and security arrangements are in place.

Arena saw active portfolio management during FY2026: eleven early learning centre (ELC) properties were divested for $53.5 million at a premium, while the company completed $87 million in development projects and maintains a pipeline of 29 projects.

What did Arena REIT management say?

Managing Director Justin Bailey commented:

FY2026 delivered strong growth in earnings, distributions and net assets, underpinned by contracted rental growth, development completions and active portfolio management. Throughout the year we continued to improve portfolio quality through disciplined capital allocation, development activity and targeted divestments.

What’s next for Arena REIT?

Arena is guiding for a FY2027 distribution of at least 18.0 cents per security. This conservative outlook factors in the uncertainty around the Edge portfolio and assumes no income from those properties beyond the existing security pool.

Looking ahead, Arena says it will focus on resolving the Edge Early Learning situation, carefully managing its portfolio through the current market environment, and progressing its development pipeline. The company also continues to prioritise a strong balance sheet and disciplined investment decisions.

Arena REIT share price snapshot

The Arena REIT share price has significantly underperformed the S&P/ASX 200 index (ASX: XJO) over the past 12 months with a decline of 40%.

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The TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPG) share price will be in focus today after the telco reported a 1% lift in half-year EBITDA to $821 million and raised its interim dividend to 10 cents per share.

What did TPG Telecom report?

• Service revenue up 0.5% to $2,071 million
• Mobile service revenue up 3.1% driven by 64,000 more mobile subscribers
• EBITDA up 1% to $821 million (up 4.5% pro forma)
• NPAT of $35 million, up from $32 million last year
• Operating free cash flow of $199 million, up 16.4% pro forma
• Interim dividend increased to 10 cents per share, 25% franked

What else do investors need to know?

TPG Telecom highlighted continued growth in its mobile business, propelled by its digital-first brands and network expansion, helping boost average revenue per user to $35.21. Home broadband revenue slipped by 1.9% amid fierce competition, but the business expects further subscriber improvement in the second half of FY26.

The company has realised gains from selling its fibre and enterprise assets to Vocus Group in 2025, allowing for lower borrowing costs and a stronger balance sheet. Its fixed wireless business also returned to growth, supported by new standalone 5G offerings.

What did TPG Telecom management say?

Iñaki Berroeta, CEO and Managing Director, said:

TPG Telecom delivered a strong first-half result, demonstrating the benefits of network sharing and the strength of our multi-brand strategy, along with disciplined delivery, and a continued focus on value for our customers and shareholders. We are executing our strategy with discipline, improving profitability and generating strong cash flows.

The benefits of our simplified operating structure and ongoing network and IT systems enhancements are supporting improving business performance and shareholder returns. With clear strategic foundations in place, we remain focused on delivering sustainable long-term value. TPG Telecom is well-positioned for the years ahead as we deliver ongoing growth in free cash flow, earnings per share and return on capital.

What’s next for TPG Telecom?

The board has reaffirmed its FY26 guidance, targeting EBITDA between $1,665 million and $1,735 million, and capital expenditure of around $750 million. Management expects ongoing improvements in free cash flow as past investments in network and IT start to pay off, along with further momentum from mobile subscriber growth and digital-first strategies.

TPG Telecom says it will keep prioritising sustainable growth and increasing dividends in line with profit and cash flow over time. The company continues with its operational simplification and cost controls to drive long-term shareholder value.

TPG Telecom share price snapshot

The TPG Telecom share price has significantly underperformed the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) over the past 12 months with a decline of around 33%.

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