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  "id": 2908093,
  "title": "Earnings call transcript: Data3 surges on strong H2 2026 results",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/earnings-call-transcript-data3-surges-on-strong-h2-2026-results",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-24T01:06:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/transcripts/earnings-call-transcript-data3-surges-on-strong-h2-2026-results-93CH-4872534"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Data3 shares surged 13.92% to $10.72 following the release of its strong FY2026 earnings report. The IT services company reported a 12.7% increase in gross sales to AUD 3.4 billion, driven by robust demand for AI, cloud, and security services, as well as growth in AI solutions and Device as a Service. Earnings growth outpaced sales growth, with EBIT increasing 16.6% and basic EPS rising 13%. The company's cash balance stood at AUD 326 million with no borrowings, and it raised its final dividend by 13% to AUD 0.1825 a share. Data3's FY2026 was described as a record year, with strong performance across infrastructure, software, and services, and a notable gap between sales growth and profit growth, indicative of operating leverage.",
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  "coverage": {
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        "published": "2026-08-23T21:25:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Earnings call transcript: Chorus posts stronger FY 2026 profit, lifts dividend outlook",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/earnings-call-transcript-chorus-posts-stronger-fy-2026-profit-lifts",
        "published": "2026-08-23T22:58:38.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}