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Market Cap $6.62 billion
P/E Ratio 17.37
Dividend Yield 3.16%
Shares Outstanding 675.65 million
Earnings per share 0.575
Dividend per share 0.32
Year To Date Return 9.56%
Earnings Yield 5.76%
Franking 100%
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  • Challenger Ltd (ASX: CGF)
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    Challenger earnings: Profit surges, dividend lifts in FY26

    The annuities company reported a statutory profit of $506 million.

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    5 best ASX 200 financial shares of FY26

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Yes, Challenger has generally paid two fully franked dividends a year.

    Challenger pays its shareholder dividends in March and September.

    Challenger Ltd listed on the ASX on 23 December 2003.

    Dividend Payment History Data provided by Morningstar.

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    Ex-Date Amount Franking Type Payable
    25 Aug 2026 $0.0150 100.00% Special Cash 17 Sep 2026
    25 Aug 2026 $0.1600 100.00% Final
    26 Aug 2025 $0.1500 100.00% Final 18 Sep 2025
    25 Feb 2025 $0.1450 100.00% Interim 18 Mar 2025
    26 Aug 2024 $0.1350 100.00% Final 18 Sep 2024
    20 Feb 2024 $0.1300 100.00% Interim 19 Mar 2024
    28 Aug 2023 $0.1200 100.00% Final 20 Sep 2023
    21 Feb 2023 $0.1200 100.00% Interim 21 Mar 2023
    29 Aug 2022 $0.1150 100.00% Final 21 Sep 2022
    24 Feb 2022 $0.1150 100.00% Interim 22 Mar 2022
    30 Aug 2021 $0.1050 100.00% Final 22 Sep 2021
    23 Feb 2021 $0.0950 100.00% Interim 23 Mar 2021
    25 Feb 2020 $0.1750 100.00% Interim 24 Mar 2020
    30 Aug 2019 $0.1800 100.00% Final 25 Sep 2019
    26 Feb 2019 $0.1750 100.00% Interim 26 Mar 2019
    31 Aug 2018 $0.1800 100.00% Final 26 Sep 2018
    27 Feb 2018 $0.1750 100.00% Interim 27 Mar 2018
    01 Sep 2017 $0.0000 100.00% Final 27 Sep 2017
    28 Feb 2017 $0.1700 100.00% Interim 28 Mar 2017
    01 Sep 2016 $0.1650 100.00% Final 28 Sep 2016
    29 Feb 2016 $0.1600 100.00% Interim 29 Mar 2016
    31 Aug 2015 $0.1550 100.00% Final 30 Sep 2015
    29 Aug 2014 $0.1350 40.00% Final 30 Sep 2014
    06 Mar 2013 $0.0665 0.00% Interim 28 Mar 2013
    05 Mar 2012 $0.0525 0.00% Interim 30 Mar 2012
    04 Mar 2011 $0.0490 0.00% Interim 31 Mar 2011
    17 Sep 2010 $0.0595 0.00% Final 15 Oct 2010
    17 Sep 2009 $0.0525 0.00% Final 16 Oct 2009
    18 Sep 2008 $0.0660 68.18% Final 17 Oct 2008
    02 Mar 2006 $0.0250 100.00% Interim 21 Apr 2006
    28 Sep 2005 $0.0500 100.00% Final 21 Oct 2005

    CGF ASX Announcements

    An announcement is considered as "Price Sensitive" if it is thought that it may have an impact on the price of the security.

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    About Challenger Ltd

    Challenger Ltd (ASX: CGF) is an Australian investment management company. It operates two core businesses: an APRA-regulated life division and a fiduciary funds management segment. Challenger Life is Australia's largest provider of annuities.

    Its products provide investors with guaranteed regular payments over an agreed term for an up-front lump sum investment with the aim of protecting investors from the risk of outliving their savings. Challenger also operates funds management business Fidante Partners, which has stakes in several boutique global investment managers, and Challenger Investment Management which primarily manages investments supporting its annuities business.

     

    CGF Share Price History Data provided by Morningstar.

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    Date Close Change % Change Volume Open High Low
    13 Oct 2026 $9.80 $-0.18 -1.80% 1,538,317 $9.91 $9.99 $9.75
    12 Oct 2026 $9.98 $0.04 0.40% 1,279,940 $9.94 $10.08 $9.91
    09 Oct 2026 $9.94 $0.14 1.43% 2,241,373 $9.87 $10.17 $9.76
    08 Oct 2026 $9.80 $0.02 0.20% 1,711,434 $9.74 $9.92 $9.74
    07 Oct 2026 $9.78 $-0.10 -1.01% 1,241,197 $9.97 $9.97 $9.78
    06 Oct 2026 $9.88 $0.04 0.41% 891,049 $9.87 $9.99 $9.84
    05 Oct 2026 $9.84 $-0.15 -1.50% 536,656 $10.04 $10.04 $9.83
    02 Oct 2026 $9.99 $0.10 1.01% 1,180,730 $9.94 $10.05 $9.89
    01 Oct 2026 $9.89 $-0.27 -2.66% 1,516,788 $10.15 $10.18 $9.83
    30 Sep 2026 $10.16 $-0.03 -0.29% 1,792,585 $10.18 $10.21 $10.07
    29 Sep 2026 $10.19 $-0.11 -1.07% 758,251 $10.35 $10.35 $10.17
    28 Sep 2026 $10.30 $0.07 0.68% 1,386,089 $10.26 $10.32 $10.22
    25 Sep 2026 $10.23 $-0.11 -1.06% 1,148,565 $10.40 $10.40 $10.17
    24 Sep 2026 $10.34 $0.00 0.00% 1,327,080 $10.40 $10.40 $10.20
    23 Sep 2026 $10.34 $-0.02 -0.19% 1,202,247 $10.26 $10.40 $10.25
    22 Sep 2026 $10.36 $0.07 0.68% 1,228,836 $10.22 $10.40 $10.22
    21 Sep 2026 $10.29 $0.09 0.88% 1,093,388 $10.20 $10.35 $10.11
    18 Sep 2026 $10.20 $0.16 1.59% 5,974,104 $10.12 $10.26 $10.12
    17 Sep 2026 $10.04 $-0.24 -2.33% 2,166,790 $10.28 $10.30 $10.03
    16 Sep 2026 $10.28 $0.02 0.19% 1,553,019 $10.12 $10.36 $10.12
    15 Sep 2026 $10.26 $-0.09 -0.87% 1,688,530 $10.38 $10.47 $10.21

    Director Transactions Data provided by Morningstar.

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    Date Director Type Amount Value Notes
    01 Sep 2026 Nicolas (Nick) Hamilton Buy 536,097 $5,092,921
    Conversion of securities.
    18 May 2026 Nicolas (Nick) Hamilton Sell 120,000 $1,098,405
    On-market trade.
    30 Mar 2026 Nicolas (Nick) Hamilton Sell 185,000 $1,494,060
    On-market trade.
    26 Mar 2026 John Somerville Buy 8,760 $72,007
    On-market trade.
    26 Mar 2026 Lisa Gray Buy 6,682 $54,859
    On-market trade.

    Directors & Management Data provided by Morningstar.

    Data provided by Morningstar.
    Name Title Start Date Profile
    Mr John M Green Non-Executive Director Dec 2017
    Mr Green was previously an executive director at Macquarie Group, Deputy Chair of QBE Insurance Group, a director of Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre, a Non-Executive Director of Worley Limited, and has also been a partner at two major law firms. He is the Independent Non-Executive Chair of PwC Australia Governance Board, Chair of UOW Global Enterprises and is also a novelist. He was co-founder of book publisher Pantera Press. He is member of the Risk Committee, People Committee, Independent and Related Party Committee.
    Mr David Charles Hunter Whittle Non-Executive Director Jun 2025
    Mr Whittle has over 25 years' experience in brand, digital innovation and transformation. He is Founder and Executive Director of Lexer, a global software company in customer data. Mr Whittle previously served on the board of Myer Holdings Limited and advised the board of Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation. His executive career included 10 years with global advertising group M&C Saatchi which included leading the Australian business as Managing Director. Directorships of other listed companies include Non-Executive Director of Myer Holdings Limited (appointed 30 November 2015 and ceased 10 December 2024), Michael Hill International Limited (appointed 2 August 2023) and Metcash Limited (appointed 28 November 2024). He is member of Group Risk Committee, Independent and Related Party Committee.
    Mr John Somerville Non-Executive Director Jun 2025
    Mr Somerville has more than 30 years' executive experience across ASX listed and private businesses. This includes 20 years at KPMG, where he led the Advisory business in Australia and Asia Pacific. Mr Somerville also served as CEO and Managing Director of law firm Slater and Gordon Limited. He is member of Group Risk Committee, Independent and Related Party Committee.
    Ms Melanie Victoria Rose Willis Non-Executive Director Dec 2017
    Ms Willis has senior executive experience in corporate finance, strategy and innovation and funds management. Ms Willis previously held the position of Chief Executive Officer of NRMA Investments, held senior executive roles at Deutsche Bank and Bankers Trust, and served as NSW Chapter Head and Board member of Chief Executive Women. She is Chair of QBE Australia Pacific Limited and is a Non-Executive Director of NoahFace Limited and PayPal Australia Pty Limited. She also serves on the advisory boards of JP Morgan Australia and Taronga Ventures. Directorships of other listed companies include Non-Executive Director of PEXA Group Limited (appointed 11 June 2021) and QBE Insurance Group Limited (appointment effective 1 September 2026). She is member of risk committee and Independent and Related Party Committee and chair of People committee.
    Mr Duncan Gerald West Non-Executive DirectorNon-Executive Chairman Sep 2018
    Mr West has over 40 years' experience in financial services in the UK and Australia. He has held a series of senior executive positions including as CEO of Vero Insurance and CGU Insurance, and as EGM of Insurance at MLC. Directorships of other listed companies include Non-Executive Director of Helia Group Limited (appointed 1 September 2018 and ceased on 23 September 2025); Suncorp Group Limited (appointed 23 September 2021 and appointed as Chair effective 25 September 2025). He is Chair of Independent and Related Party Committee and member of the Risk Committee and People Committee.
    Dr Heather Joy Smith Non-Executive Director Jan 2021
    Dr Smith has over 20 years' experience in government, including as Secretary of the Australian departments of Industry, Innovation and Science, and Communications and the Arts, and as Deputy Secretary of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, and Foreign Affairs and Trade and is a recipient of the Public Service Medal. She is a member of the ColdQanta Australia Advisory Committee and the Mitsubishi Australia Limited Advisory Committee, and is Advisor to the ANU National Security College. Dr Smith was formerly a non-executive director of the Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program and the National President of the Australian Institute of International Affairs, and co-led the 2024 Independent Review of Australia's National Intelligence Community. She is Non-Executive Director of Qantas Airways Limited (appointed 24 August 2023). She is Member of the Group Risk Committee, Group People Committee, Independent and Related Party Committee and.
    Mr Nicolas (Nick) Hamilton Chief Executive OfficerManaging Director Jan 2022
    Mr Hamilton has previously held a number of senior executive roles at Challenger since joining in 2015, including Chief Executive, Funds Management. Mr Hamilton has over 26 years' financial services experience. Prior to joining Challenger, he held senior roles at Invesco in Europe and Colonial First State where his primary responsibilities included leading and expanding global fund teams and building out their global equities and multi-asset capability.
    Ms Lisa Gray Non-Executive Director Nov 2023
    Ms Gray has over 30 years' experience across private and public sector businesses. Her executive career included serving as Chief Executive Officer of VFMC, Group Executive, Personal Banking and Group Executive, Enterprise Services and Transformation at National Australia Bank, Chief Executive, MLC Insurance and Managing Director, Plum Financial Services. She is also a non-executive director of Bupa ANZ Group Companies and Bupa Aged Care Australia Pty Ltd. She is Chair of the Group Risk Committee and member of Independent and Related Party Committee.
    Ms Linda Gaye Matthews Company Secretary Jan 2021
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    Alexandra Bell CFO
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    Linda Gaye Matthews Company Secretary
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    Damian Graham Other Corporate Officer
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    Top Shareholders Data provided by Morningstar.

    Data provided by Morningstar.
    Name Shares Capital
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 176,846,814 25.95%
    Tal Dai Ichi Life Australia Pty Ltd 137,587,743 20.19%
    Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited 107,613,221 15.79%
    J P Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Limited 83,882,263 12.31%
    BNP Paribas Noms Pty Ltd 15,777,078 2.31%
    BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd <Agency Lending A/C> 8,666,716 1.27%
    Mutual Trust Pty Ltd 7,012,976 1.03%
    Argo Investments Limited 6,743,089 0.99%
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited <NTComnwlth Super Corp A/C> 5,371,396 0.79%
    UBS Nominees Pty Ltd 5,060,765 0.74%
    BNP Paribas Noms (Nz) Ltd 4,494,001 0.66%
    BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd <Hub24 Custodial Serv Ltd> 3,978,663 0.58%
    Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited <143212 Nmmt Ltd A/C> 3,178,762 0.47%
    Cpu Share Plans Pty Ltd <Cgf Performance Plan A/C> 2,679,462 0.39%
    Netwealth Investments Limited <Wrap Services A/C> 2,573,115 0.38%
    Charles & Cornelia Goode Foundation Pty Ltd <Ccg Foundation A/C> 1,754,481 0.26%
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited A/C 2 1,720,992 0.25%
    Chabar Pty Ltd 1,526,909 0.22%
    BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd <Agency Lending Collateral> 1,516,664 0.22%
    Merrill Lynch (Australia) Nominees Pty Limited 1,453,786 0.21%

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