The WCM Global Growth Ltd (ASX: WQG) share price is in focus after the company posted a full-year net operating profit after tax of $66.7 million for FY2026 and announced a boost to its final fully franked dividend.

What did WCM Global Growth report?

• Net operating profit after tax: $66.7 million (down from $69.5 million last year)
• Pre-tax NTA per share: up from $2.02 to $2.18
• After-tax NTA per share: up from $1.80 to $1.94
• Portfolio return: 16.58% in FY2026 (vs benchmark’s 18.26%)
• Final fully franked dividend: increased to 2.35 cents per share (cps)
• Total FY2026 dividends paid: 8.52 cps

What else do investors need to know?

The board has revised its progressive quarterly dividend policy upwards, reflecting the company’s robust financial position. Shareholders can expect increasing fully franked quarterly dividends over the next financial year, with a total of 12.45 cps anticipated in the next 14 months.

The company’s portfolio continues to deliver strong long-term returns, outperforming its benchmark over three, five years, and since inception. Since listing in 2017, a $10,000 investment has grown to over $40,000 (before expenses and taxes, after fees and dividend reinvestment).

What’s next for WCM Global Growth?

Looking ahead, the board intends to keep lifting quarterly fully franked dividends, with payments of up to 2.60 cps forecast for Q4 FY2027. Management remains focused on long-term growth and maintaining robust performance above the benchmark.

The investment manager, AGP International Management Limited, will continue to raise WCM’s market profile to enhance share price performance and liquidity. The board sees the progressive dividend policy as a key way to add value and reward shareholders.

WCM Global Growth share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, WCM shares have risen 15%, outperforming the All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO), which has risen 1% over the same period.

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The Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) share price is trading lower today despite the toll road company revealing that it has been selected as the best value proposer to deliver Tennessee’s I-24 Choice Lanes project, in partnership with Ferrovial and Tikehau Star Infra. The 26-mile project has an estimated construction value of US$9.2 billion and a total concession value of around US$24.8 billion.

What did Transurban Group report?

• Transurban, with partners Ferrovial and Tikehau Star Infra, will design, build, finance, operate, and maintain the I-24 Choice Lanes in Tennessee, USA.
• The project covers 26 miles between Nashville and Murfreesboro, aiming to ease congestion and improve travel reliability.
• Estimated construction value: US$9.2 billion, with a total concession value of US$24.8 billion.
• Transurban’s equity share to be funded from existing balance sheet capacity over time.
• Financial close is expected by mid-2027, subject to finalisation of government funding.

What else do investors need to know?

This major win supports Transurban’s ongoing North American expansion and highlights its expertise in large-scale transport infrastructure. The project could strengthen the company’s global portfolio and long-term earnings outlook. However, the final capital and funding structure are yet to be finalised, with some details relying on government approvals and available concessional funding.

The project is designed to deliver more reliable travel choices for customers and potentially reduce congestion on one of Tennessee’s busiest corridors. The consortium approach with established partners Ferrovial and Tikehau Star Infra should also help manage project risk and execution.

What did Transurban Group management say?

Commenting on the news, Transurban’s CEO, Michelle Jablko, said:

The I-24 Choice Lanes Project represents an important opportunity to bring Transurban’s proven capabilities to Tennessee. The project is aligned with our strategy of pursuing disciplined, value-accretive growth opportunities in North America.

Our focus is always on the customer and creating journeys they can rely on. Together with our partners, we look forward to working with the state of Tennessee to deliver a project that transforms everyday connectivity and provides stress-free, reliable travel choice for decades to come.

What’s next for Transurban Group?

Transurban’s next steps include finalising the capital structure and securing government funding, with financial close targeted for mid-2027. The business expects to fund its share through existing balance sheet capacity over time.

This announcement furthers Transurban’s goal of disciplined growth while enhancing customer journeys in North America. Investors will be watching for updates on financial arrangements and project milestones as the I-24 Choice Lanes progresses toward construction and operation.

Transurban Group share price snapshot

The Transurban share price is trailing the S&P/ASX 200 index (ASX: XJO) slightly over the past 12 months with a decline of around 2%.

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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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