Northern Star Resources is trading 6.21% up at A$23.94 after higher realised gold prices drove record FY26 statutory profit of A$1.66 billion, up 24%.
- Revenue rose 19% to A$7.6 billion; the company maintained its 55-cent fully franked annual dividend and continued share buybacks.
- Australian gold equities were especially strong; shares rose as much as 8.4% before settling at 6.21% on August 20, 2026. The upbeat earnings release directly explains the sharp rally.