The AUB Group Ltd (ASX: AUB) share price is in focus today after the company delivered record underlying NPAT of $224.6 million for FY26, up 12% from the prior year, and lifted its fully franked final dividend to 71 cents per share.
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What did AUB Group report?
- Underlying NPAT rose to $224.6 million (FY25: $200.2 million).
- Reported NPAT was $96.0 million, down from $180.1 million a year earlier.
- Underlying earnings per share increased to 183.69 cents (FY25: 171.75 cents).
- Fully franked final dividend of 71.0 cents per share declared (FY25: 66.0 cps), bringing total FY26 dividend to 98.0 cents, up 7.7%.
- Strong underlying profit growth in International (+19.6%), Australian Broking (+10.0%), and BizCover (+19.9%) business segments.
- Leverage ratio of 2.30x, with $330.5 million in accessible cash and debt facilities at 30 June 2026.
What else do investors need to know?
AUB Group saw solid organic growth across most segments, with International, Australian Broking, and BizCover leading the improvements. New Zealand Broking's earnings declined slightly in Australian dollar terms due to currency movements and competitive pressures, despite a modest lift in local currency profit.
The company completed the acquisition of Prestige in the International division, helping lift its international EBIT margin. Agencies achieved organic growth in gross written premium, though performance was tempered in the strata insurance market. The dividend reinvestment plan remains suspended.
What did AUB Group management say?
AUB Group CEO and Managing Director, Michael Emmett, said:
AUB Group begins FY27 with greater scale, a stronger portfolio and clear opportunities to lift returns for shareholders. In FY26, we delivered record earnings and higher margins, despite moderating insurance markets, while continuing to invest for long-term growth.
This performance reflected the breadth of the Group, led by strong progress in International and continued momentum across Australian Broking, BizCover and Agencies. In FY27, our focus is clear: integrate Prestige effectively, lift performance where we have more to do, and use our expanded platform to deliver stronger shareholder returns.
What's next for AUB Group?
Looking ahead, AUB Group has issued FY27 underlying NPAT guidance in the range of $245 million to $265 million, signalling anticipated earnings growth of 9.1% to 18% for the year ahead. Management sees clear opportunities arising from the recently acquired Prestige business and ongoing improvements in its international and domestic divisions.
The company plans to focus on integrating acquisitions, optimising operational performance, and leveraging its broader platform to drive shareholder returns, all while keeping a close eye on foreign exchange movements and macroeconomic conditions.
AUB Group share price snapshot
AUB Group shares have underperformed the S&P/ASX 200 index (ASX: XJO) over the past 12 months with an 11% decline.
