Corporate updates: AGL Energy, Metallium, and Greggs report key results

Various companies across the UK and Australia have reported significant financial and operational updates.

In Australia, AGL Energy reported FY26 results with underlying EBITDA rising 2% to $2,100 million and operating free cash flow increasing 60% to $850 million. The company also announced a total FY26 dividend of 50 cents per share. APA Group and Transurban Group were highlighted as potential dividend-yielding stocks, with APA guiding a full-year dividend of 58 cents. Meanwhile, GQG Partners reported that total funds under management rose to US$156.4 billion in July 2026, despite facing year-to-date net outflows of US$19.6 billion.

Metallium Ltd announced successful testing of its Flash Joule Heating (FJH) technology, demonstrating the ability to enrich rare earth elements, germanium, and platinum group metals from various feedstocks.

In the United Kingdom, Greggs Plc has seen its share price drop significantly between 2024 and 2026, though a July 2026 earnings report showed strong performance as the company continues to expand its store count.