Since the beginning of August, we have seen great earnings results from some strong performers. The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) (Index: ^XJO) is up 1.5% over the last three weeks, underplaying the big profit gains achieved by a number of Australia's largest companies.
Here are five big winners that have reported so far:
> Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX: DMP): The stock that keeps on giving racked up a 47% full year net profit gain. The share price broke $26 for the first time ever, doubling since September 2013. There might be more growth to come from its Japan expansion over the next several years.
> Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS): The telco giant posted a 14.6% rise in full year net profit. It raised its famously rock-solid full year dividend to 29.5 cents per share and announced an off-market share buyback. Its overseas expansion plans should drive growth even more.
> Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX: CRZ): The operator of the number one car sales website also delivered a 14% net profit gain, partly on the back of great returns from overseas car sales websites like Brazil's WebMotors and South Korea's SKENCARSALES. FY 2014 was a year for acquisitions and investments that could keep its high growth going for some time.
> Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX: IAG): The insurer bought the insurance business of Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES), giving it even more market share. Its cash net profit for the full year was $1.306 billion, up 13%. Gentler weather and fewer big natural disaster claims opened up earnings.
> Amcor Limited (ASX: AMC): After spinning off Orora Ltd (ASX: ORA) in December, the packaging company has been focusing on its core businesses and brought home a great 24.6% net profit increase. The annual dividend was increased similarly to 26.5%. The company has made more acquisitions in Asia, so look for more growth soon.
