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Australian fintech lender Wisr (ASX:WZR) drew close attention after announcing record quarterly originations and FY27 cash net profit after tax (NPAT) guidance of at least $5 million.

In its Q4FY26 market update for the period ending 30 June 2026, Wisr delivered its first full-year cash NPAT profit in FY26 of $1 million. FY26 loan originations reached a record $198.1 million, up 41%, while quarterly revenue increased 26% to $30 million. The loan book closed FY26 up 32% at $1,084 million.

CEO Andrew Goodwin said the company exceeded all four guidance metrics and delivered its first full year of cash NPAT profitability.

“These results reflect continued strong demand and consistent execution across both personal and secured vehicle loans,” he said.

“Importantly, this growth was achieved alongside continued improvement in credit performance. Ninety-day arrears improved by 39 basis points to 1.01%, reflecting our disciplined credit settings and robust arrears management.”

The update gave traders a fresh look at how the lender is balancing growth with credit discipline, a key focus for the non-bank finance sector as companies navigate funding costs, loan demand and arrears trends.

WZR was up 23.9% to 2.9¢ in early trading.

Blue Star Helium (ASX:BNL) jumped after revealing it had delivered a second helium trailer from the Galactica project in Colorado.

Managing director and CEO Trent Spry said the project is ramping toward the plant’s full design capacity, supported by planned production work including debottlenecking the plant and gathering system, drilling additional development wells and deepening existing wells.

“This delivery under our offtake agreement confirms Blue Star’s shift from initial spot sales to contracted, reliable supply into the US domestic helium market. This occurs at a time when dependable, in-country supply commands a real premium for US users. It’s a strong signal of both the quality of our helium product and the strength of the underlying Galactica project,” he said.

“With the plant operating at stable levels, our focus is on the delivery of regular helium sales and cash flow generation. The planned ramp-up program is expected to deliver the next phase of production growth.

“Alongside helium sales, the company remains focused on securing a commercial solution for the significant CO2 product, which would represent a valuable secondary revenue stream.”

The update also highlighted the operational milestones investors tend to watch in project developers: repeat deliveries, plant stability and the move from spot activity toward contracted sales.

BNL jumped 10.0% to 0.6¢ at the time of going to press.

DroneShield (ASX:DRO) traded lower despite receiving a package of contracts totalling $23.2 million from a reseller for delivery to a European military end-customer.

The two contracts are for the supply of vehicle-mountable counter-drone solutions, including hardware, subscriptions, warranties and services.

CEO and managing director Angus Bean said it was pleasing to continue the company’s engagement with leading partners and end-customers in Europe.

“These awards demonstrate the strength of our regional partnerships and the relevance of DroneShield’s technology in complex military environments. It also validates our continued investment in personnel, manufacturing capability and partner relationships in the region,” he said.

The contracts add to visibility around near-term delivery work, while also underscoring the importance of reseller channels and regional execution in a market where demand can be lumpy from one announcement to the next.

DRO fell 12.3% to $1.83.

Looking wider, the ASX 200 was lower, down 27.4 points.

That’s Tuesday’s HotCopper Trends. I’m Colin Sandell-Hay — see you for close.

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