** Growthpoint Properties GOZ.AX rises as much as 1.8% to A$2.24; marks biggest intraday pct gain since February 18
** Co posts HY statutory net profit of A$62.6 mln ($44.3 mln), swinging from year-ago stat net loss of A$98.7 mln
** Raises lower end of FY26 funds from operations outlook to 23.0-23.6 Australian cps from earlier 22.8-23.6 Australian cps
** YTD, GOZ down 8.4%
($1 = A$1.4140)
(Reporting by Nichiket Sunil in Bengaluru)
((Nichiket.Sunil@thomsonreuters.com))