Latest Dividend Policy News

Argo Investments is inviting shareholders and the public to a webinar detailing its move to quarterly dividends and reviewing its record fully franked FY26 dividend and portfolio performance.

PM Capital Global Opportunities Fund (ASX: PGF) has successfully completed a $221 million placement, issuing 15% new shares at the estimated net tangible asset value to expand its scale and shareholder base.

Sequoia Financial Group has scrapped its fully franked interim dividend for the half-year ended December 2025, citing ongoing Federal Court proceedings and related legal claims. The Board prioritises capital preservation and risk reduction as the company navigates complex litigation tied to its InterPrac subsidiary.

Bailador Technology Investments (ASX:BTI) posted a 64% drop in net profit to $6.9 million for FY26, amid a 55% fall in gains on financial assets. Despite this, the fund declared a fully franked 3.5 cent dividend and highlighted strong AI adoption and growth across its private tech portfolio.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia delivered a solid FY26 with 7% growth in net profit and a strong capital position, while continuing investments in AI and customer protection.

Dicker Data Limited (ASX:DDR) has declared a fully franked dividend of AUD 0.115 per share for the quarter ending 30 June 2026, offering shareholders a 1% discount through its Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

Bank of Queensland announces a $295 million capital return combining a fully franked 15-cent special dividend and a $196 million on-market buy-back following the sale of its equipment finance portfolio and completion of ME digital migration.

CAR Group Limited reported a 14% increase in net profit after tax to AUD 332.4 million for FY26, driven by strong revenue growth and AI innovation across its global vehicle marketplaces.

Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) reported a 742% jump in net profit to $281 million for FY26 despite a 9% revenue decline, driven by Waitsia Gas Plant reaching full capacity and stringent cost control. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 2 cents per share.

Argo Investments reported a stable $260.2 million profit for FY2026, declared a record fully franked 38.5c dividend, and announced a shift to quarterly dividends from January 2027 with a forecast 40c annual payout.

Credit Corp delivered a 12% profit rise to a record $105.5 million in FY2026, powered by a 57% surge in US debt buying earnings and a strategic entry into UK consumer lending.

F&C Investment Trust delivered a 12.4% net asset value total return for H1 2026, narrowly trailing the FTSE All-World Index. The trust declared a 0.99p interim dividend and announced a chairman succession as it navigates AI-led market dynamics and geopolitical volatility.