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LaserBond Reports Strong 1H FY26 Results

LaserBond Ltd, a specialist advanced surface engineering company, has reported strong financial results for the first half of FY26, building on the momentum established in the second half of FY25.

The company delivered revenue of $23.0 million, representing growth of 13.4% on the prior corresponding period, and in line with 2H FY25 performance. Gross profit of $12.4 million delivered a healthy margin of 53.9%. Net profit before tax of $3.3 million was significantly higher than 1H FY25 ($1.3 million), representing growth of 153.8%, though modestly below the strong 2H FY25 result ($3.7 million).

The Services Division generated $14.3 million revenue, up 10.0% from 1H FY25, with gross margins expanding to 58.3%. The Products Division delivered $8.4 million, up 34.2% from 1H FY25, sustaining 2H FY25 momentum. The Technology Division progressed well, with the $2.3 million Komatsu licensing agreement for earthmoving equipment manufacturing remaining on schedule for 2H FY26 delivery.

LaserBond's strong order book, ongoing innovation investment, and effective management of material availability support confidence for the remainder of FY26. The company expects continued revenue and profit growth in 2H FY26, driven by margin expansion initiatives, higher productivity, and new revenue streams from technology licensing and international markets.

Boom Logistics Reports FY26 Interim Results and Upgraded Guidance

Boom Logistics Limited (ASX: BOL), a diversified lifting and project logistics business, has announced its FY26 Interim Results and upgraded FY26 guidance.

For the six months ended 31 December 2025 (1H FY26), the company reported revenue of $142.2 million, up 8% from the prior corresponding period. Underlying NPAT increased 32% to $6.6 million, while statutory NPAT was impacted by one-off items. Cash flow strengthened, with net capital expenditure reduced by 92% to $1.7 million.

Boom has upgraded its FY26 guidance, with statutory NPAT expected to be around $10.5 million and underlying NPAT around $11.9 million. Statutory EPS is forecast to rise approximately 20% to ~26cps, while underlying EPS is expected to increase around 37% to 30cps. The company has also increased its targeted shareholder returns for FY26 to up to $6.0 million, up from the prior target of up to $4.0 million.

Boom's Managing Director and CEO, Lester Fernandez, cited improved fleet productivity, stronger margins, and ongoing capital discipline as key drivers of the upgraded guidance.

PeopleIN Acquires Asia Pacific Infrastructure Construction Growth Platform

PeopleIN reports H1 FY26 results in line with expectations, with strong organic growth in its Engineering, Trades and Labour division. The company also announces the acquisition of Infrawork in New Zealand to expand its infrastructure construction recruitment across the Asia Pacific region.

PeopleIN's ongoing business generated $10.5m in normalised EBITDA, down 9.2% on the previous corresponding period, predominantly driven by short-term delays in the visa processing of PALM workers. However, the Engineering, Trades and Labour division delivered over 44% organic growth, driven primarily by its Queensland operations and exposure to building infrastructure investment across the state.

The acquisition of Infrawork Holdings in New Zealand for NZD$24.0m is expected to generate annual EBITDA earnings of NZD$5.0m. The acquisition expands PeopleIN's pipeline of candidates across the Asia Pacific region and provides a unique cross-border labour mobility model to service critical infrastructure, manufacturing, food services and agriculture sectors in Australia and New Zealand.

Telix Pharmaceuticals Reports Strong FY 2025 Results

Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: TLX, NASDAQ: TLX) today announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025. The company reported revenue of US$803.8 million, up 56% from the previous year and achieving its upsized full-year guidance.

Telix invested US$157.1 million in research and development (R&D) for its late-stage therapeutics and precision medicine pipeline assets, in line with its stated FY 2025 guidance. Adjusted EBITDA was US$39.5 million, reflecting increased operating expenditure driven by strategic acquisitions, investment in commercial infrastructure, and R&D.

Telix's Precision Medicine segment reported a 22% year-over-year increase in revenue, driven by continued growth in Illuccix volumes and the successful launch of Gozellix in the U.S. The segment's gross margin remained stable at 64%, and adjusted EBITDA increased by 24% to US$216.4 million.

Telix provides FY 2026 Group Revenue guidance of US$950 million to US$970 million and pipeline R&D expenditure guidance of US$200 million to US$240 million.

Mineral Resources Reports Strong FY26 Half Year Results

Mineral Resources Limited (the Group) reported a strong financial performance for the first half of FY26, with revenues up 33% to $3,052M and profit up 161% to $495M. The result included a $134M post-tax gain from the receipt of contingent consideration, a $72M non-cash exchange gain, and a $22M gain on disposal of interests, partially offset by a $45M non-cash impairment loss.

The Group generated Underlying EBITDA of $1,167M, up 286% on the prior corresponding period, reflecting Onslow Iron sustaining its 35Mtpa nameplate capacity from August, improved commodity prices, and record Mining Services earnings.

The Mining Services division generated revenue of $1,542M and Underlying EBITDA of $488M, up 29% on the prior corresponding period. Iron ore exports totaled 14.9M wmt, with Onslow Iron contributing 9.8M wmt at an average realised price of US$93/dmt. The Lithium division delivered Underlying EBITDA of $167M, up $182M from the prior corresponding period, driven by stronger prices, improved production, and increased recoveries at both Mt Marion and Wodgina.

PeopleIN Reports Interim Financial Results

PeopleIN Limited has reported its interim financial results for the half-year ended 31 December 2025. Revenue from continuing operations was $394.048M, down 8.2% from the prior corresponding period. Normalised EBITDA from continuing operations was $10.463M, down 9.2%.

The company maintained a disciplined approach to its business portfolio, divesting its 79.25% shareholding in Techforce Pty Ltd and its Health and Community division. These divestments allow PeopleIN to recycle capital to higher growth sectors and disciplines, improving shareholder returns in the medium term.

PeopleIN has also agreed to acquire 100% of Infrawork Holdings Limited, a New Zealand-based workforce solutions provider for the infrastructure construction sector, to strengthen its capacity to supply Pacific workforce solutions to Australian clients.

PeopleIN expects continued growth in its Engineering, Trades and Labour, and Professional Services divisions, driven by improving economic conditions and increased demand for labour across manufacturing, infrastructure and construction. The company also expects to benefit from recent government funding changes in the childcare sector.