The reporting season continues, with several companies in the financial sector informing the market of their fiscal year results. Bendigo and Adelaide Bank (ASX:BEN) reported a mixed report, with a rise of 9.7% in net profit after tax in the 2024 fiscal year compared to the previous reporting period, to $545 million (in FY23, it was $4970 million). However, less pleasing was the bank’s reported cash earnings, which were down 2.6% to $562 million (from $576.9 million in FY23), with a dividend of 63 cents – 2 cents higher this year. CEO Marnie Baker said the bank had performed well during the pe…