• Eureka Group posts record all-age rental growth in FY26 results

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    The Eureka Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: EGH) share price is in focus today as the company delivered a 29% jump in underlying EBITDA to $21.7 million, and posted a 24% rise in revenue to $56.7 million for FY26.

    What did Eureka Group report?

    • Revenue up 24% to $56.7 million (FY25: $45.8 million)
    • Underlying EBITDA climbed 29% to $21.7 million, above guidance
    • Underlying profit before tax rose 23% to $14.7 million
    • Statutory net profit after tax fell 17% to $16.7 million
    • Assets under management increased 29% to $500 million
    • Final dividend of 0.73 cps, full-year dividend steady at 1.46 cps (unfranked)

    What else do investors need to know?

    Eureka continued to scale its all-age rental segment, with homes in this division rising to 1,357 from 436 the year before. The group now has over 4,000 homes across 61 communities, with occupancy rates staying strong at 97% for seniors and 95% for all-age rentals.

    Net tangible assets per security increased by 4.9% to 57.7 cents. The company’s balance sheet remains robust, with a loan-to-value ratio of 34.2%, comfortably inside internal and bank limits. Eureka also executed a Sustainability Terms Deed Poll, converting $180 million of debt facilities into Social Loans supporting its affordable housing focus.

    What did Eureka Group management say?

    Simon Owen, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer said:

    FY26 was the year our second earnings growth engine – all age rental – came online. We integrated seven new communities while delivering strong results in the seniors’ portfolio and finished above the top of our guidance range on both underlying measures. We enter FY27 with a significantly larger portfolio, a funded development pipeline and the same priority we have had throughout, which is to add well-managed homes in markets where the opportunity is the greatest.

    What’s next for Eureka Group?

    Looking forward, Eureka has guided for underlying earnings per share of at least 3.9 cents for FY27, forecasting at least 13% growth on FY26’s result. The company notes that FY27 has started on a strong foot, with three acquisitions already announced that will add 589 more homes and sites.

    Eureka is also focused on delivering over 800 new rental homes through its development pipeline, including both modular expansions and greenfield opportunities. Management says balance sheet discipline and new capital partnership options will remain key priorities.

    Eureka Group Holdings share price snapshot

    Over the past 12 months, Eureka Group shares have risen 25%, outperforming the All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO), which has risen 1% over the same period.

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  • Minerals 260 drilling update: high-grade hits boost Bullabulling gold confidence

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    The Minerals 260 Ltd (ASX: MI6) share price is rising today after the company released strong new drilling results from its 100%-owned Bullabulling Gold Project, including 7.8m at 9.0g/t gold from shallow depth and 19m at 1.5g/t gold from 172m.

    What did Minerals 260 report?

    • Received assay results for 46 drill holes, totalling 11,163 metres across the Phoenix, Bacchus, Kraken and Gibraltar deposits
    • Significant high-grade intercepts such as 7.8m @ 9.0g/t Au from 15.7m (Bacchus) and 2m @ 15.6g/t Au from 148m (Phoenix)
    • Recent results at Gibraltar incorporated into the July 2026 Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE), now 190Mt @ 1.0g/t Au for 6.2Moz
    • Infill drilling at Phoenix and Bacchus continues to support upgrading resources from Inferred to Indicated status
    • Five drill rigs active on site, focusing on resource growth, regional exploration and production readiness

    What else do investors need to know?

    The Bullabulling Gold Project, located near Coolgardie in Western Australia, now boasts a 6.2 million ounce JORC Mineral Resource. The majority of recent drilling has targeted resource conversion and extensions, with strong results confirming continuity and thickness of mineralisation in key areas.

    These results provide further confidence for ongoing studies and support the company’s production-readiness efforts. Exploration is planned to continue across three focus areas: resource expansion, regional targets, and progressing necessary studies for development.

    What did Minerals 260 management say?

    Minerals 260 Managing Director Luke McFadyen said:

    These results reflect the systematic infill and extensional drilling undertaken across Bullabulling as we continue to build confidence in the scale, continuity and quality of the 6.2Moz Mineral Resource and test the broader mineralised system. The results continue to demonstrate strong continuity across the major deposits, with encouraging higher-grade intersections returned at Phoenix and Bacchus and opportunities to extend mineralisation beyond the current Resource.

    Our focus is on opportunities to unlock further growth from the broader mineralised system, including the assessment of higher-grade trends within the 6.2Moz MRE, extensions to the existing deposits and near-surface targets across the project area.

    What’s next for Minerals 260?

    Looking ahead, Minerals 260 plans further drilling programs throughout the remainder of 2026 and into 2027. These will focus on both upgrading existing resources and exploring for new zones at depth and along strike.

    Updates to the Mineral Resource Estimate are anticipated in mid-calendar 2027. The company is also progressing with geotechnical, metallurgical, heritage, and environmental studies as it prepares for potential future development options at Bullabulling.

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    The Minerals 260 share price is up over 500% over the past 12 months, vastly outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 index (ASX: XJO).

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  • Vicinity Centres FY26: Profit up, distributions rise as premium focus delivers

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    The Vicinity Centres (ASX: VCX) share price is watch today after the shopping centre giant posted a statutory net profit of $1,391.2 million for FY26, with funds from operations rising to $700.1 million and annual distributions increasing to 12.40 cents per security.

    What did Vicinity Centres report?

    • Statutory net profit after tax rose to $1,391.2 million (up 38.5% from FY25).
    • Funds from operations (FFO) were $700.1 million, a 3.9% increase on the prior year.
    • FFO per security up 2.8% to 15.21 cents; AFFO per security up 3.6% to 13.04 cents.
    • Annual distribution lifted 3.3% to 12.40 cents per security, with a payout ratio of 95.5% of AFFO.
    • Net tangible assets rose 7.7% to $2.59 per security.
    • Comparable net property income increased by 4.2%.

    What else do investors need to know?

    Vicinity Centres continued to reshape its portfolio during FY26, acquiring the remaining 75% interest in Brisbane’s Uptown for $212 million and DFO Eastern Creek in Sydney for $351 million. The group also divested non-strategic assets for $447.2 million, including Taigum Square, often at substantial premiums to book value. These moves have strengthened Vicinity’s premium asset weighting to 67% of its retail portfolio, reflecting a strategic pivot toward high-performing CBD and outlet centres.

    Portfolio performance showed record leasing spreads (+4.2%) and occupancy of 99.6%, highlighting the strength in retail demand and a focus on differentiating asset quality. Gearing remains at the lower end of the target range (26.1%) after significant investment and asset recycling, with debt maturities well managed at a weighted average of 5.1 years.

    What’s next for Vicinity Centres?

    Looking ahead, Vicinity Centres is maintaining its focus on premium centre investments, mixed-use developments, and strategic tenant remixing. Major developments are progressing at Chatswood Chase in Sydney (which is now complete), Galleria in Perth (opening November 2026), and planning is underway to revitalise Uptown in Brisbane. Further expansion and repositioning at Chadstone and other flagship assets are also on track.

    For FY27, guidance points to FFO of 16.0–16.2 cents per security and AFFO of 13.9–14.1 cents per security. The group expects comparable net property income growth around 3.5% and continued investment to support the evolving retail landscape.

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    The Vicinity Centres share price has fallen short of the S&P/ASX 200 index (ASX: XJO) over the past 12 months with a decline of 3%.

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