Stan a standout for boosting Nine's first-half earnings

Nine Entertainment's net profit grew to $95.2 million for the first half of 2025/26. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia's only locally owned streaming service has delivered record earnings, helping to boost the bottom line of its corporate parent.

Stan's earnings climbed 24 per cent to a record $37 million as paying subscriber numbers grew five per cent to 2.4 million and the streaming service received its first revenue from the launch of advertising on Stan Sport.