GQG Partners: 2026 half-year earnings

GQG Partners reported modestly lower profit and revenue.

The GQG Partners Inc. (ASX: GQG) share price is in focus after the global fund manager reported half-year revenue of US$397.2 million and net profit after tax of US$228.4 million for the six months ending 30 June 2026.

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What did GQG Partners Inc. report?

  • Revenue from ordinary activities: US$397.2 million, down 1.4% year on year
  • Net profit after tax: US$228.4 million, down 0.8% year on year
  • Average funds under management: US$164.5 billion, up 1.0% year on year
  • Distributable earnings: US$234.9 million, down 0.7%
  • Final dividend: US$0.0365 per share paid in March; interim dividend: US$0.0354 per share paid in June; new dividend declared: US$0.0362 per share, unfranked
  • Net tangible assets per CDI: US$0.10 (30 June 2026), up from US$0.08

What else do investors need to know?

GQG Partners managed US$156.0 billion in assets at the end of June 2026, with net flows in the period negative at US$(15.1) billion. The business reported that all four major investment strategies trailed their benchmarks over one, three, and five years, mainly due to defensive positioning in volatile markets.

Operating expenses were tightly managed, falling 0.5% from the previous year. The company maintained a robust balance sheet with US$168.9 million in cash and no debt, and returned 90% of distributable earnings to shareholders through dividends.

What did GQG Partners management say?

Chief Executive Officer Tim Carver said:

It is my pleasure to share GQG's results for the first half of 2026…Our business is headquartered in the United States, with offices in Australia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom…We remain focused on delivering long-term value for clients through a disciplined investment process designed to compound capital across a range of market environments.

What's next for GQG Partners?

Looking ahead, GQG Partners aims to stick with its active, benchmark-agnostic investment approach and continue building concentrated, high-conviction portfolios. Management highlighted opportunities for product innovation, especially in ETFs, following strong growth in its US Equity ETF.

The fund manager expects to maintain its disciplined cost base and strong dividend payout in line with its policy. GQG says it remains well positioned to serve and grow its diversified global client base, supported by a culture of co-investment and long-term value creation.

GQG Partners share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, GQG Partners shares have declined 18%, trailing the All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO).

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