Build Portfolio with Businesses that have Steady Demand

These shares are from companies showing growth through strong performance, business expansion, new projects, and future plans. The latest updates provide a view of their progress and growth opportunities.

Coles Group Limited (ASX: COL)

Coles Group Limited (ASX: COL) will release its full year results for the 2026 financial year and providing an update on the company’s performance for the year on 25 August 2026.

On 17 July 2026, COL said it had ended discussions with TPG Capital about a possible acquisition of Greencross Pet Wellness Company. It stated that it regularly reviews business opportunities but follows a disciplined approach before making acquisition decisions.

On 1 July 2026, the ACCC opposed Coles’ proposed supermarket and liquor site acquisition in Kalgoorlie. The regulator concluded the deal could reduce grocery competition by increasing pressure on an independent supermarket, limiting customer choice and affecting competition over the longer term.

On 1 May 2026, third quarter sales showed above-market supermarket growth, with supermarket sales excluding tobacco rising 5.7% and eCommerce increasing 24.8%. Early fourth quarter supermarket sales stayed similar to the third quarter, while higher operating costs and softer liquor demand continued to influence trading conditions.

Transurban Group (ASX: TCL)

Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) on 26 June 2026, has made an announcement regarding the signing of an agreement on the expansion of I-95 Express Lanes project in Virginia with approximately 120 lane miles, more road capacity and further design work before a final proposal is submitted.

On 24 June 2026, TCL announced a distribution of 35.0 cents per stapled security for the six months ended 30 June 2026. The shares will trade ex-distribution from 29 June with payment on 18 August 2026.

Transurban and NSW Government on 23 June 2026 decided to switch to the electronic form of toll notices through emails and SMSs. The changes also remove toll notice fees, improve communication with drivers, and include support for people facing financial hardship.

On 15 and 18 June 2026, Transurban completed the M7-M12 project, arranged A$825 million in new funding, agreed to sell its remaining A25 interest in Canada, and reported mixed traffic results across Australia and North America.

Telstra Group Limited (ASX: TLS)

Telstra Group Limited (ASX: TLS), on 19 February 2026, reported strong first half FY26 results. Growth came from its mobile, fixed consumer, InfraCo Fixed and Amplitel businesses. Mobile service revenue increased 5.6% as more customers used its network and average customer spending improved.

The company delivered 5.3% growth in underlying EBITDA and 14% growth in Cash EBIT. Operating costs fell by 2.4% because of good cost control, while capital spending reduced to $1.5 billion. Earnings from the Fixed Enterprise and International businesses were lower than last year.

TLS announced an interim dividend of 10.5 cents per share on 19 February 2026. The company also raised its share repurchase program by $1.25 billion from a maximum of $1 billion after repurchasing $637 million worth of shares.

For FY26, Telstra narrowed its underlying EBITDAaL guidance to $8.2 billion-$8.4 billion. It kept its Cash EBIT guidance at $4.55 billion-$4.75 billion and will continue focusing on business growth, investments and capital management.

(Source: Company Report)