The SiteMinder Ltd (ASX: SDR) share price is in focus today after the company lifted adjusted EBITDA by 96.5% to $28.1 million and grew revenue 22% (constant currency, organic) to $266.1 million in FY26, highlighting strong profitability and expansion of its Smart Platform.

What did SiteMinder report?

• Revenue up 22.0% (cc, organic) to $266.1 million (reported growth 18.6%)
• Adjusted EBITDA up 96.5% to $28.1 million; margin expanded to 10.6%
• Net loss improved to ($11.3) million, down from ($24.5) million in FY25
• Annual recurring revenue (ARR) grew 24.1% (cc, organic) to $313.7 million
• Adjusted free cash flow more than doubled to $10.5 million
• Transaction revenue up 34% (cc, organic); Smart Platform adoption surged

What else do investors need to know?

SiteMinder delivered this performance despite a stronger Australian dollar and ongoing global travel challenges. Over 85% of customer billings are in foreign currencies, making constant currency metrics a clearer guide to underlying results.

Smart Platform products saw rapid adoption. Dynamic Revenue Plus supported over 50,000 hotel rooms, Channels Plus grew its hotel count by 43% year-on-year, and ARPU climbed 9.3% (constant currency, organic) to $429. Net property additions brought SiteMinder’s total to 56,000 global hotel customers.

Improved margins reflected disciplined Smart Platform investment and broader use of AI. Lifetime value (LTV) increased, as did LTV/CAC ratio, while adjusted group gross margin reached 67.2%.

What did SiteMinder management say?

CEO and Managing Director Sankar Narayan said:

SiteMinder’s FY26 performance builds on three years of sustained progress. Subscription and transaction ARR growth have exceeded 15% and 30%, respectively, on a constant-currency and organic basis in each of those years, while adjusted EBITDA has improved by more than $50 million with margins expanding from negative 14.5% to positive 10.6%. This demonstrates the strength and scalability of our business and provides a durable foundation for continued growth and margin expansion. With continued momentum across the Smart Platform, a strong product pipeline and go-to-market engine, and significant opportunities to apply AI across our operations and product suite, we are well positioned to build on our strong performance and create long-term value for shareholders.

What’s next for SiteMinder?

Looking ahead, SiteMinder expects its adjusted EBITDA margin to keep expanding in FY27 and reach the mid-20% range by FY30. ARR is targeted to continue growing in the 20% range (CAGR) over the next four years, fueled by strong Smart Platform uptake and AI-driven efficiencies.

Management is rolling out further optimisation features for the Smart Platform and new B2B distribution support, aiming to deepen customer adoption and broaden global reach. AI use is set to accelerate across both product and internal operations, supporting ongoing margin gains and scalable growth.

SiteMinder share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, SiteMinder shares have declined 30%, trailing the All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO).

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BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) shares have delivered some outsized gains over the past year.

In Monday afternoon trade, shares in the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) mining giant were changing hands for $67.41 apiece. That sees the share price up an impressive 56.3% in 12 months, smashing the 1.6% one-year returns posted by the benchmark index.

And we shouldn’t leave out the two fully franked BHP dividends, totalling $2.431 a share, that BHP paid – or shortly will pay – to eligible stockholders.

The miner will pay out its final dividend of $1.392 on 23 September. BHP shares trade ex-dividend on 3 September. And with the company’s profits up 9% year-on-year to AU$13.7 billion, that final payout is up 51.5% from the FY 2025 final BHP dividend.

Which brings us back to our headline question.

BHP shares: Buy, hold or sell?

Red Leaf Securities’ John Athanasiou recently ran his slide rule over the Aussie mining giant (courtesy of The Bull).

“This high-quality company offers exposure to global resources,” he said.

Commenting on BHP’s FY 2026 results, Athanasiou said, “The company posted attributable profit of US$9.8 billion in full year 2026, up 9% on the prior corresponding period. Revenue of US$58.8 billion was up 15%.”

And Athanasiou sounded a bullish note on BHP’s growing copper exposure.

“The company’s copper portfolio is positioned to benefit from electrification, renewable infrastructure, power grid investment and data centre growth,” he said.

Indeed, BHP shares have gotten support as the copper price has rocketed more than 69% over the last year, recently trading for US$14,216 per tonne.

That saw BHP report a 48% year on year increase in underlying earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) from its copper division to US$18.2 billion, despite a 3% decline in copper production to 1.95 million tonnes.

It also saw copper contribute 54% of BHP’s full year earnings.

But Athanasiou is less optimistic about the global iron ore market.

“However, BHP remains heavily exposed to iron ore, leaving earnings sensitive to Chinese demand and commodity price movements,” he said.

Recently trading for US$95 per tonne, the iron ore price is down around 6% over the past 12 months.

BHP reported FY 2026 underlying EBITDA from its iron ore division of US$14.5, up 1% year-on-year.

Connecting the dots, Athanasiou issued a hold recommendation on BHP shares.

He concluded:

The quality of BHP’s asset base, balance sheet and diversified portfolio leaves existing shareholders with little reason to sell. However, after a solid run, prospective investors may be better served waiting for a potentially more attractive entry point.

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The GenusPlus Group Ltd (ASX: GNP) share price is in focus today after the company delivered record revenue of $1.281 billion, surging 70.5% year on year, and normalised EBITDA of $100.8 million, up by nearly 50%.

What did GenusPlus Group report?

• Revenue was $1.281 billion, up 70.5% from FY2025’s $751.3 million
• Normalised EBITDA grew 49.6% to $100.8 million
• Underlying NPAT rose 44% to $54.7 million
• Operating cash inflow reached $194.0 million
• Total dividends for FY2026 were 5.6 cents per share, fully franked, up 55.6%
• Orderbook sits at $2.2 billion (excluding recurring revenue)

What else do investors need to know?

GenusPlus finished the financial year with a strong cash balance of $476 million, boosted by a successful $195.6 million equity raise completed in May 2026. The funding supported the acquisition of MPK, which was completed on 1 July 2026, further strengthening GenusPlus’ east coast presence and broadening its service offering.

The company also reported ongoing integration of recent acquisitions, including MPK and Commtel. These integrations are progressing as planned, with the MGC integration nearing completion and Commtel now operating under an improved management structure. GenusPlus continues to prioritise safety, achieving a Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate of 2.6 for FY2026

What did GenusPlus Group management say?

Managing Director David Riches said:

The business has delivered exceptional results in FY2026 with record revenue, EBITDA and NPAT. Additionally, the group continued to see a very strong orderbook with significant renewable energy and Rewiring the Nation projects moving into execution… Our staff are our key asset to drive the success of Genus.

What’s next for GenusPlus Group?

GenusPlus is forecasting continued strong growth, with an EBITDA target of $200–205 million for FY2027. The company also expects recurring revenue to reach around $764 million next year, thanks to contributions from MPK. The business believes it is well positioned to benefit from Australia’s energy network transition and increased demand from the data centre market.

Looking ahead, GenusPlus plans to keep investing in its east coast operations, explore more merger and acquisition opportunities, and continue growing its capabilities in gas, water, and rail. Its orderbook and pipeline of tendered work suggest further momentum for the business.

GenusPlus Group share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, GenusPlus shares have risen 91%, significantly outperforming the All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO), which has risen 1% over the same period.

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Motley Fool contributor Laura Stewart has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended GenusPlus Group. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended GenusPlus Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips. This article was prepared with the assistance of Large Language Model (LLM) tools for the initial summary of the company announcement. Any content assisted by AI is subject to our robust human-in-the-loop quality control framework, involving thorough review, substantial editing, and fact-checking by our experienced writers and editors holding appropriate credentials. The Motley Fool Australia stands behind the work of our editorial team and takes ultimate responsibility for the content published by The Motley Fool Australia.