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WAM Research Swings to Half-Year Loss but Maintains Interim Dividend

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  • WAM Research posted a half-year net loss and weaker revenue, with net tangible asset backing per share also declining versus the prior period.
  • Despite the downturn, the company kept its 5.0 cent interim dividend and continued its discounted dividend reinvestment plan for shareholders.
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WAM Research Swings to Half-Year Loss but Maintains Interim Dividend

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WAM Research Ltd. ( (AU:WAX) ) has issued an update.

WAM Research Limited reported a sharp deterioration in performance for the half year ended 31 December 2025, moving from prior-year profitability to a net loss after tax of $3.21 million and a 107.5% decline in revenue from ordinary activities. Despite the weaker results and a fall in net tangible asset backing per share, the board has maintained an interim dividend of 5.0 cents per share, partially franked, and confirmed that the dividend reinvestment plan remains in operation with a 2.5% discount to the volume weighted average price, signalling a continued commitment to income for shareholders while absorbing the near-term hit to earnings and asset values.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:WAX) stock is a Buy with a A$1.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on WAM Research Ltd. stock, see the AU:WAX Stock Forecast page.

More about WAM Research Ltd.

WAM Research Limited is a listed investment company that provides investors with exposure to a portfolio of Australian equities. The company focuses on generating income and capital growth for shareholders, typically distributing fully or partially franked dividends as part of its listed investment strategy on the ASX.

Average Trading Volume: 127,807

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

See more data about WAX stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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