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Market Cap $5.57 billion
P/E Ratio 14.43
Dividend Yield 3.42%
Shares Outstanding 691.66 million
Earnings per share 0.619
Dividend per share 0.31
Year To Date Return -6.32%
Earnings Yield 6.93%
Franking N/A
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  • Challenger Ltd (ASX: CGF)
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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.

    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 three core businesses: an APRA-regulated life division, a fiduciary funds management segment, and an APRA-regulated bank.

    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.

    Challenger Bank is an online bank offering savings and lending products.

     

    CGF Share Price History Data provided by Morningstar.

    Data provided by Morningstar.
    Date Close Change % Change Volume Open High Low
    04 Mar 2026 $8.06 $-0.38 -4.50% 2,718,937 $8.44 $8.48 $8.06
    03 Mar 2026 $8.44 $-0.22 -2.54% 1,645,532 $8.65 $8.65 $8.40
    02 Mar 2026 $8.66 $-0.27 -3.02% 1,868,612 $8.65 $8.82 $8.64
    27 Feb 2026 $8.93 $0.05 0.56% 2,956,941 $8.90 $8.98 $8.74
    26 Feb 2026 $8.88 $-0.01 -0.11% 1,678,476 $9.17 $9.17 $8.83
    25 Feb 2026 $8.89 $-0.09 -1.00% 2,487,771 $8.95 $9.02 $8.74
    24 Feb 2026 $8.98 $-0.26 -2.81% 1,949,765 $9.05 $9.13 $8.85
    23 Feb 2026 $9.24 $0.25 2.78% 2,927,774 $8.99 $9.24 $8.96
    20 Feb 2026 $8.99 $-0.11 -1.21% 1,699,927 $8.95 $9.07 $8.80
    19 Feb 2026 $9.10 $0.20 2.25% 2,670,186 $8.83 $9.10 $8.74
    18 Feb 2026 $8.90 $0.68 8.27% 2,251,567 $8.30 $8.91 $8.26
    17 Feb 2026 $8.22 $-0.20 -2.38% 1,674,600 $8.30 $8.44 $8.02
    16 Feb 2026 $8.42 $-0.07 -0.82% 2,307,078 $8.45 $8.47 $8.30
    13 Feb 2026 $8.49 $-0.09 -1.05% 1,246,732 $8.58 $8.60 $8.42
    12 Feb 2026 $8.58 $-0.55 -6.02% 2,233,927 $9.06 $9.12 $8.56
    11 Feb 2026 $9.13 $0.32 3.63% 1,401,958 $8.83 $9.14 $8.73
    10 Feb 2026 $8.81 $0.21 2.44% 2,284,503 $8.68 $9.03 $8.68
    09 Feb 2026 $8.60 $-0.32 -3.59% 2,762,349 $8.81 $8.85 $8.25
    06 Feb 2026 $8.92 $-0.23 -2.51% 3,789,477 $8.99 $9.00 $8.79
    05 Feb 2026 $9.15 $0.02 0.22% 915,800 $9.20 $9.20 $9.01
    04 Feb 2026 $9.13 $-0.17 -1.83% 922,744 $9.30 $9.30 $9.10
    03 Feb 2026 $9.30 $0.10 1.09% 880,391 $9.30 $9.32 $9.14

    Director Transactions Data provided by Morningstar.

    Data provided by Morningstar.
    Date Director Type Amount Value Notes
    01 Sep 2025 Nicolas (Nick) Hamilton Buy 364,530 $3,014,663
    Conversion of securities. As per announcement on 05-09-2025, There is no conversion of rights reported
    10 Jul 2025 Lisa Gray Sell 1,017 $8,170
    On-market trade.
    27 Jun 2025 David Whittle Buy 8,888 $72,113
    On-market trade.
    28 Apr 2025 Nicolas (Nick) Hamilton Buy 15,150 $108,019
    Off-market trade.
    28 Apr 2025 Nicolas (Nick) Hamilton Sell 15,150 $108,019
    Off-market trade.
    09 Apr 2025 Lisa Gray Buy 8,333 $49,914
    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 and has also been a partner at two law firms. He is an Independent Non Executive Chair of PwC Australia Governance Board, Chair of UOW Global Enterprises and also a novelist. He was co founder of book publisher Pantera Press. He is member of the Group Risk Committee, Group 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 an experienced Non-Executive Director currently serving on the boards of Metcash Limited and Michael Hill International Limited and is Founder and Executive Director of Lexer, a global software company specialising in customer experience. Mr Whittle previously served on the board of Myer Holdings Limited and was an adviser to 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: 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 the 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 the 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, a Non Executive Director of PayPal Australia Pty Limited and NoahFace Limited, and also serves on the advisory boards of JP Morgan Australia and Taronga Ventures. Directorships of other listed companies: Non Executive Director of PEXA Group Limited (appointed 11 June 2021). She is member of Independent and Related Party Committee. She is Chair of Group People Committee.
    Mr Duncan Gerald West Non-Executive DirectorNon-Executive Chairman Sep 2018
    Mr West has over 30 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: Non Executive Director of Helia Group Limited (appointed 1 September 2018) and Suncorp Group Limited (appointed 23 September 2021. He is Chair of Independent and Related Party Committee. He is member of the Group Risk Committee and Group 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 National President of the Australian Institute of International Affairs and an Independent Director of the Reef Restoration and Adaption Program. She also co-led the 2024 Independent Review of Australia's National Intelligence Community. Directorships of other listed companies: Non Executive Director of ASX Limited (appointed 29 June 2022) and Qantas Airways Limited (appointed 24 August 2023). She is member of the Group Risk Committee, Group People Committee, Independent and Related Party Committee.
    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 multiasset capability
    Ms Lisa Gray Non-Executive Director Nov 2023
    Ms Gray has over 30 years' experience across private and public sector businesses. Ms Gray's 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, Independent and Related Party Committee.
    Ms Linda Gaye Matthews Company Secretary Jan 2021
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    Victor Rodriguez Chief Executive Funds Management
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    Anton Kapel Chief Executive Life & Solutions
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    Alexandra Bell Chief Financial Officer
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    Linda Gaye Matthews Company Secretary
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    Top Shareholders Data provided by Morningstar.

    Data provided by Morningstar.
    Name Shares Capital
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 189,226,319 27.37%
    Tal Dai Ichi Life Australia Pty Ltd 137,587,743 19.90%
    J P Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Limited 89,525,388 12.95%
    Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited 78,455,190 11.35%
    BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd <Agency Lending A/C> 8,791,224 1.27%
    BNP Paribas Noms Pty Ltd 8,021,599 1.16%
    Mutual Trust Pty Ltd 6,776,431 0.98%
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited A/C 2 6,721,354 0.97%
    BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd <Hub24 Custodial Serv Ltd> 6,234,473 0.90%
    Argo Investments Limited 6,193,089 0.90%
    UBS Nominees Pty Ltd 5,818,796 0.84%
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited <Nt Comnwlth Super Corp A/C> 4,896,640 0.71%
    BNP Paribas Noms (Nz) Ltd 4,244,734 0.61%
    National Nominees Limited 3,655,494 0.53%
    Cpu Share Plans Pty Ltd <Cgf Performance Plan A/C> 2,956,951 0.43%
    BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd Barclays 2,858,257 0.41%
    Netwealth Investments Limited <Super Services A/C> 1,740,800 0.25%
    Charles & Cornelia Goode Foundation Pty Ltd <Ccg Foundation A/C> 1,723,561 0.25%
    Netwealth Investments Limited <Wrap Services A/C> 1,656,553 0.24%
    Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited <143212 Nmmt Ltd A/C> 1,632,613 0.24%

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