In afternoon trade, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is on course to record a small gain. At the time of writing, the benchmark index is up 0.1% to 8,491.6 points.
Four ASX shares that are rising more than most today are listed below. Here's why they are climbing:
AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL)
The AGL Energy share price is up almost 2.5% to $11.98. Investors have been buying the energy retailer's shares after it reported an underlying half year net profit after tax of $373 million. While this was down 7% on the prior corresponding period, it was broadly in line with the market's expectations. Also falling was its dividend. The AGL board declared a fully franked interim dividend of 23 cents per share, which is down from 26 cents per share a year ago. Looking ahead, management believes it is well-placed to achieve its recently revised earnings guidance for FY 2025.
Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX: BVS)
The Bravura Solutions share price is up 20% to $2.77. This morning, this wealth management software solutions company released its half year results. Bravura posted a 0.4% increase in revenue to $127.5 million and a 200% jump in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) to $23.8 million. This allowed the company's board to declare an unfranked interim dividend of 1.6 cents per share and a special dividend of 8.92 cents per share.
Computershare Ltd (ASX: CPU)
The Computershare share price is up 13% to $40.75. This follows the release of the share registry company's half year results. Computershare posted a 6.4% increase in management revenue to US$1.5 billion and a 27.9% jump in management EBIT (excluding margin income) to $171.2 million. In light of this strong first half, the company has upgraded its management earnings per share guidance for FY 2025. It now expects 135 cents per share, which is up 15% from FY 2024 and represents a 7.5% increase from its prior guidance.
Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN)
The Evolution Mining share price is up almost 2% to $6.33. Investors have been buying this gold miner's shares after it delivered record earnings and record cash generation during the first half. Underlying net profit was up 144% to $385 million and group cash flow lifted $221 million to $273 million. CEO, Lawrie Conway, said: "We have seen the benefits of the foundations laid during FY24 resulting in consistent and reliable delivery in FY25, with record breaking financial results and significant cash flow generation achieved in the first half."
