WAM Research delivers strong FY2025 performance, lifts dividends

WAM Research Limited reported an investment portfolio performance of +22.4% for FY2025, outperforming the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Accumulation Index by +10.1% and the S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Accumulation Index by +9.2%. The company declared a full-year dividend of 10.0 cents per share, 60% franked, including a final dividend of 5.0 cents per share, also 60% franked. This translates to a dividend yield of 8.0% and a grossed-up dividend yield of 10.1%.

Wilson Asset Management Group, including WAM Research Limited, became a substantial holder in Beacon Lighting Group Limited (ASX:BLX) on September 9, 2025, with a voting power of 5.52%. Wilson Asset Management Group acquired 12,626,273 ordinary shares. WAM Research Limited purchased 150,649 shares for AUD 473,208.68 on September 11, 2025; 58,699 shares for AUD 182,334.63 on September 9, 2025; and 45,479 shares for AUD 150,066.36 on September 8, 2025.

Notable stock picks highlighted in a webinar included Tuas (ASX:TUA), Energy One (ASX:EOL), Tasmea (ASX:TEA), and Zip Co (ASX:ZIP). Shareholders are invited to presentations in Newcastle, Gold Coast, Toowoomba, and Noosa in October 2025.