The Megaport Ltd (ASX: MP1) share price is likely to come under the spotlight today as the company announced FY26 revenue surged 37% to $312.2 million, with EBITDA up 24% to $77.1 million and Group Annual Recurring Revenue jumping 62% to $395.2 million.

What did Megaport report?

• Revenue up 37% to $312.2 million (FY25: $227.1 million)
• EBITDA rose 24% to $77.1 million (FY25: $62.3 million)
• Net loss of $39.0 million (FY25: loss of $0.3 million)
• Group Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) increased 62% to $395.2 million
• Cash and cash equivalents at year end: $435.4 million
• No dividend declared for FY26

What else do investors need to know?

Megaport completed the acquisition of the compute platform Latitude.sh and India’s Extreme IX internet exchange, broadening its platform and opening new markets. The company also executed over $1 billion in capital raises to fund large strategic contracts and establish an on-demand GPU pool.

During FY26, Megaport delivered eight significant multi-year infrastructure contracts valued at $747.8 million, underscoring rising demand for integrated network, compute and storage solutions, especially supporting AI workloads. Its ongoing global expansion included adding 155 data centres and further building out its US and Indian operations.

What did Megaport management say?

Megaport’s CEO, Michael Reid, said:

A year ago, I said FY26 would be a year of acceleration. We delivered on that promise and went much further, completely transforming the scale, reach, and ambition of Megaport.

FY26 produced an exceptional result. Group Annual Recurring Revenue increased by 62% to $395.2 million, revenue grew by 37% to $312.2 million, and EBITDA reached $77.1 million. These are incredible results and we’re only just getting started.

What’s next for Megaport?

Looking ahead to FY27, Megaport plans to keep integrating its acquisitions, efficiently deliver contracted infrastructure, and bring its on-demand GPU pool to market. Management will also focus on sustaining network momentum while unifying compute, network, and storage through software, aiming to build on its position in distributed AI and digital infrastructure solutions.

Megaport says its priorities are disciplined investment in growth where demand is clear and where the business model provides strong returns. The board remains confident about the company’s international growth opportunity and will continue to pursue markets for cloud, AI, and digital workloads.

Megaport share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, the Megaport share price has rocketed 42%, outpacing the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) and the broader tech sector’s performance.

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The Westgold Resources Ltd (ASX: WGX) share price is in focus today after the gold miner reported a 41% jump in its Ore Reserves to 4.1 million ounces and a 15% lift in average reserve grade to 2.22g/t gold, as at 30 June 2026.

What did Westgold Resources report?

• Total gold Mineral Resource Estimate: 194 million tonnes at 2.30g/t Au for 14.4 million ounces, up 8% year-on-year (after adjustments for asset sales).
• Total Ore Reserves: 57 million tonnes at 2.22g/t Au for 4.1 million ounces, up 41% after depletion and divestments.
• Ore Reserve grade increased 15% to 2.22g/t Au (from 1.93g/t Au in FY25).
• Measured and Indicated Resources now at 62.6% of total inventory (up from 56.6% in FY25).
• 10-year Reserve life maintained at current processing capacity across the group.
• Exploration and resource development spend totalled $42 million in FY26; Reserve additions achieved at a competitive $27/oz cost.

What else do investors need to know?

The company’s resource and reserve growth comes despite the divestment of several non-core assets, which removed around 3 million ounces from the prior Mineral Resource total. Westgold highlights that the growth was delivered organically, underpinned by resource drilling programs across both the Murchison and Southern Goldfields portfolios.

The addition of the maiden Fletcher Ore Reserve at Beta Hunt added 1.1 million ounces, while upgrades at Bluebird-South Junction and Starlight also contributed. Westgold continues to maintain strong resource confidence, with the majority of its Mineral Resource now in higher-confidence Measured and Indicated categories.

What’s next for Westgold Resources?

Looking ahead, Westgold plans to invest between $50 million and $75 million in exploration and resource development drilling in FY27, subject to market conditions and board approval. With 26 drill rigs active across its portfolio, the company is targeting further conversion of Mineral Resources to Ore Reserves and additional mine life extension.

Westgold expects ongoing drilling at key assets such as Beta Hunt, Big Bell South, Paddy’s Flat and Cuddingwarra will support both near-term Reserve growth and broader hub optimisation. Management sees continued Ore Reserve growth as fundamental to unlocking mill expansion options and growing production.

Westgold Resources share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Westgold Resources shares have risen 81%, significantly outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO).

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The IDP Education Ltd (ASXL IEL) share price is in focus after the company reported revenue of $795.4 million, down 11% from last year, and net profit after tax of $13.3 million, a fall of 74%.

What did IDP Education report?

• Revenue: $795.4 million, down 11%
• Statutory net profit after tax (NPAT): $13.3 million, down 74%
• Adjusted NPAT: $57.1 million, down 18%
• Adjusted EBIT: $122.9 million, down 3%
• Final dividend: 6.0 cents per share, unfranked
• EBITDA margin: 15.4% (Adjusted EBIT as percentage of revenue)

What else do investors need to know?

The drop in IDP Education’s earnings was mainly caused by weaker international student demand as a result of ongoing policy changes and tighter migration settings in key markets. Student Placement volumes tumbled by 27% and IELTS English Language Testing volumes dropped by 8%. Despite these headwinds, IDP delivered a $32 million underlying reduction in overhead costs, exceeding its transformation target, and continued to generate strong cash flow, bringing net debt down by 29% to $118.6 million.

IDP also launched a share buy-back program of up to $50 million, reflecting strong capital management and confidence in its transformation strategy. The business continued investing in technology and AI tools, launching new digital products such as FastLane Propose and expanding into the Chinese testing market.

What did IDP Education management say?

IDP Education’s CEO, Tennealle O’Shannessy, commented:

I would like to thank our people around the world for their hard work, resilience and unwavering commitment to delivering meaningful outcomes for our students and university partners. Despite the challenges faced by both our teams and student community, maintaining outstanding NPS and trust scores is an exceptional achievement.

What’s next for IDP Education?

Looking ahead, IDP expects challenging market conditions to persist in FY27, with tightening migration and student visa policies likely to weigh on volumes for a third year. However, management remains focused on building a more agile, technology-enabled business and driving further cost efficiencies. The multi-year transformation program aims to diversify revenue streams, improve margins, and consolidate IDP’s position as a quality leader in international education.

The company plans to leverage its strong balance sheet to invest in digital capability, data, and AI, while expanding its Student Placement destinations and IELTS English testing centres. Investors can also expect continued focus on shareholder returns through the announced buy-back.

IDP Education share price snapshot

The IDP Education share price is down approximately 55% over the past 12 months, while the S&P/ASX 200 index (ASX: XJO) has gained around 1.5% in the same period.

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