• Underlying diluted EPS (NPAT) up 6.9% to 12.4 cps
• Interim dividend (fully franked) up 5.1% to 8.2 cps
• Reaffirmed FY26 guidance: Underlying NPATA $365m - $375m, Underlying NPAT $315m - $325m, Underlying EBITA $650m - $665m

Steadfast Group Ltd (ASX:SDF) has announced its 1H26 results, reporting strong growth across key financial metrics. Underlying diluted EPS (NPAT) increased by 6.9% to 12.4 cps, while underlying NPATA grew by 6.3% to $161.5m. The company also declared a fully franked interim dividend of 8.2 cps, up 5.1% from the prior corresponding period. The 1H26 results were driven by solid performance from the Group's subsidiary businesses, contributions from recent acquisitions, and disciplined expense management. The Steadfast Australasian Network brokers delivered 4.4% growth in gross written premium (GWP), while the Steadfast Underwriting Agencies generated $1.2b in GWP, an uplift of 3.0% over 1H25. Steadfast's international businesses also performed well, with underlying EBITA increasing by $10.1m compared to 1H25. The company has reaffirmed its FY26 guidance, including an underlying NPATA range of $365m - $375m, underlying NPAT of $315m - $325m, and underlying EBITA of $650m - $665m. Steadfast has also appointed Hannah Lee as the new Chief Financial Officer, effective 24 February 2026.

FY26 guidance range: Underlying NPATA $365m - $375m, Underlying NPAT $315m - $325m, Underlying EBITA $650m - $665m, Underlying diluted EPS (NPAT) growth 6% - 10%