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Challenger has reported a stellar first half of FY26 with a 369% surge in statutory NPAT and record annuity sales, underpinning its confident outlook and $150 million share buy-back plan.

Challenger reports a solid first half of FY26 with rising profits, strong annuity sales, and strategic partnerships, underpinning a confident outlook and a $150 million share buy-back plan.

Challenger Limited reported a solid 1H26 with a 2% rise in normalised net profit after tax, driven by record annuity sales and a significant credit rating upgrade. The company also announced a $150 million share buy-back and outlined a confident outlook for FY26.

Challenger Limited has delivered robust first-half 2026 financial results, exceeding key targets and announcing a significant on-market buy-back alongside dividend growth. The company’s strategic focus on capital strength, operational efficiency, and offshore expansion underpins its confident outlook.

Challenger Limited reported a steady 2% rise in normalised net profit after tax for 1H26, driven by record annuity sales and disciplined cost management. The company also announced a 7% increase in its fully franked interim dividend alongside a $150 million share buy-back plan.

Challenger Limited reported a solid first half of FY26 with a 2% rise in normalised net profit after tax and record annuity sales. The company also announced a $150 million on-market share buy-back, reflecting confidence in its strong capital position.

Challenger Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.155 per share for the half-year ending December 2025, accompanied by a Dividend Reinvestment Plan with no discount.

Challenger Limited reported a modest 0.9% revenue increase to $1.58 billion for H1 2026, while statutory net profit after tax surged 373% to $338.7 million, driven by improved asset and liability experience. The company also lifted its interim dividend by nearly 7%, signalling confidence in ongoing performance.

Takeover chatter lit up Pepper Money, while Identitii ran hard after a regulator stepped in. At the other end, AMP slid despite higher profit, as investors weighed leadership change and legal costs.

Challenger Limited confirms advanced discussions with Pepper Group to jointly acquire Pepper Money, aiming for strategic access to fixed income assets and accretive earnings.

Challenger Limited has provided a detailed update on APRA’s proposed capital standards, highlighting enhanced capital strength and strategic growth opportunities in the life insurance sector.

Challenger Limited reported a robust 9% rise in normalised net profit after tax to $456 million for FY25, alongside an 11% dividend increase, while welcoming APRA's capital reforms that promise to boost its financial resilience and growth in retirement income products.