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Kevin Gandiya

Kevin Gandiya has been a Motley Fool contributor since late 2017. His personal investment goals are hopefully the same as yours: to build a rock-solid portfolio and hold on to a stock that spiffy pops! Outside of reading and researching he spends time with his family and many late nights cheering on Manchester United in the English Premier League.

Recent Articles

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Earnings Results

Inghams shares plunge 13% as earnings slump and FY26 guidance cut

| Kevin Gandiya

Higher costs and supply chain disruption weigh on first-half profit.

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Earnings Results

IPH shares surge 10% as profit lifts and dividend jumps

| Kevin Gandiya

The result reflects improved performance in Canada and Asia.

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Technology Shares

Can HUB24 match Netwealth's stellar results tomorrow?

| Kevin Gandiya

HUB24 shares are up around 3% today reflecting optimism that it too could deliver strong results tomorrow.

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Earnings Results

Step One shares plunge 12% as inventory write-down wipes out half-year profit

| Kevin Gandiya

Sales were below management expectations despite promotional activity.

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Earnings Results

Netwealth shares surge 12% as record inflows power earnings growth

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Wealth platform momentum accelerates as funds under administration hit new highs.

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Earnings Results

Magellan shares surge 5% as dividend boost offsets earnings pressure

| Kevin Gandiya

The company announced a 50% increase in the interim dividend despite a 27% drop in NPAT.

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Earnings Results

Seek shares edge higher on HY results and sale of Employment Hero stake

| Kevin Gandiya

Seek also announced a record interim dividend.

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Financial Shares

GQG shares rise 4% as resilient earnings ease fund outflow concerns

| Kevin Gandiya

Funds under management increased during the year, despite US$3.9 billion in net outflows.

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Earnings Results

Bravura shares ease after first-half result, but remain up 30% this week

| Kevin Gandiya

The market may have already priced in much of the good news but its still been a good week for…

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Technology Shares

Bravura shares soar 23% on guidance upgrade

| Kevin Gandiya

Management expect both revenue and EBITDA to exceed the top-end of its previous guidance.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Pepper Money shares pop 25%, Challenger slips 3% on take-private deal

| Kevin Gandiya

The offer represents a meaningful premium to where the stock had been trading prior to the speculation.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star Entertainment shares sink 6% despite positive EBITDA

| Kevin Gandiya

The December quarter delivered a sharp swing from prior quarterly losses but comes with caveats.

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Small Cap Shares

Up 64% in a year, can ASX small cap BetMakers keep rallying?

| Kevin Gandiya

The latest quarter was notable with a series of high-profile commercial wins.

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Small Cap Shares

ASX small cap Betr shares slide after H1 loss, confirms 10% share buyback

| Kevin Gandiya

Management attributed the loss to exceptionally customer-friendly racing and sports results during peak wagering periods.

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International Stock News

Microsoft shares slump as investors are split on the AI capex boom

| Kevin Gandiya

Microsoft’s capital expenditure jumped 66% year on year, driven by aggressive spend on AI infrastructure.

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Technology Shares

Meta shares soar as huge AI investments continue

| Kevin Gandiya

Meta now expects capital expenditure of US$115 billion – US$135 billion in 2026

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Financial Shares

ASX Limited shares keep getting cheaper, but the market still isn't convinced

| Kevin Gandiya

At roughly 20 times earnings, the ASX now trades below its own historical averages.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Domino's Pizza announces Board refresh as turnaround continues

| Kevin Gandiya

New Director hailed as one of the most experienced Retail Executives and Directors in Australia.

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Financial Shares

This ASX small-cap stock is up 56% in a year, so why did shares fall after today's update?

| Kevin Gandiya

Today's drop was despite the fintech lender delivering another strong quarterly update.

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Industrials Shares

Coventry Group shares fell today but is the turnaround finally taking shape?

| Kevin Gandiya

Management struck a cautiously optimistic tone in the latest trading update.

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Earnings Results

This ASX small cap has quietly crushed the market and its latest result shows why

| Kevin Gandiya

This small-cap industrial has once again shown why it’s become a quiet favourite among long-term investors.

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Financial Shares

Up 286% in 5 years, why are investors paying 100x earnings for HUB24 shares?

| Kevin Gandiya

Investors are paying for growth at scale, but the risks remain.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why Anteris shares are in a trading halt today

| Kevin Gandiya

The company is undertaking a US$300m capital raising.

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Materials Shares

Here's why Aurelia Metals shares are up 5% today

| Kevin Gandiya

When strong prices meet solid execution, the market pays attention.

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Share Gainers

Up 106% in December, this stock has one of the biggest Santa Claus rallies on the ASX

| Kevin Gandiya

EOS shareholders could hardly ask for a better Christmas present.

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Healthcare Shares

Mayne Pharma signals short-term pain as it resets for growth

| Kevin Gandiya

It has been a turbulent year for Mayne Pharma after the terminated takeover bid by US company Cosette Pharmaceuticals.

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Healthcare Shares

Regis Healthcare shares down 2% as CEO resigns

| Kevin Gandiya

Dr Mellors will step down as CEO after more than six years in the role.

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Industrials Shares

Where would you invest $85m? Reece shares jump 3% on major buyback expansion

| Kevin Gandiya

Reece increased its share buyback program to $85 million.

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Technology Shares

What's the latest update on takeover target RPM Global?

| Kevin Gandiya

An extraordinary 99.88% of votes cast were in favour of the takeover.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why Bapcor shares are falling today despite a powerful 14% rebound this week

| Kevin Gandiya

Lenders have approved a temporary increase to the company’s net leverage ratio covenant.

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Communication Shares

Aussie Broadband shares sink 2% on ACCC report

| Kevin Gandiya

The ruling is expected to result in a small reduction of the company’s EBITDA in the coming years.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why a major NSW acquisition just sent Peter Warren shares higher

| Kevin Gandiya

The acquisition materially increases Peter Warren’s presence in one of Australia’s fastest-growing automotive regions.

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Industrials Shares

EOS shares take off on $32m US weapons deal

| Kevin Gandiya

The EOS share price rose 7% when the deal was announced.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why a surprise accounting shift sent IDP shares higher today

| Kevin Gandiya

Management reaffirmed IDP Education's FY26 guidance.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bapcor shares soar 12% on the appointment of a new CEO

| Kevin Gandiya

The market’s strong reaction reflects a clear message: investors are ready for a reset.

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Share Fallers

Why ASX oil stocks Woodside, Santos and Ampol are sliding today

| Kevin Gandiya

Oil prices have slipped below US$60 a barrel.

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Industrials Shares

Is this little-known stock setting up for its next move higher?

| Kevin Gandiya

Freightways' share price is up 43% year to date in 2025.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 10x since July, could this hot ASX stock be the next Droneshield?

| Kevin Gandiya

Investors chase asymmetric upside and 4DMedical is one of the ASX's hottest stocks right now.

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Blue Chip Shares

What can investors expect from Treasury Wines' update tomorrow?

| Kevin Gandiya

Tomorrow’s announcement is shaping up to be one of the most consequential updates in years for Treasury Wine Estates.

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Financial Shares

ASX Ltd shares drop 6% on $150m capital charge

| Kevin Gandiya

The stock is now down 18% year to date, reflecting governance concerns and mounting transformation costs.

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