• Net Profit increased by 3.0% to $293.5 million
• Fully franked final dividend of 14.5 cents per share
• Special dividend of 2.5 cents per share
• Portfolio returned 0.9% compared to S&P/ASX 200's 7.2%
• Portfolio adjustments included buying Sigma Healthcare and selling Sonic Healthcare

Australian Foundation Investment Company Ltd (AFI.ASX) has announced its preliminary final results for the year ended 30 June 2026. The company reported a net profit of $293.5 million, up 3.0% from the previous year. The company's revenue from operating activities increased by 1.2% to $331.9 million. AFI.ASX declared a fully franked final dividend of 14.5 cents per share and a special dividend of 2.5 cents per share, totaling 31.5 cents per share for the year. The company's portfolio returned 0.9% for the financial year, underperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index return of 7.2%. The underperformance was attributed to the underweight exposure to the Materials sector and significant share price declines in Health Care and Information Technology stocks. Despite the underperformance, the company believes the portfolio remains well positioned for long-term returns.

Net Profit: $293.5 million for the year ended June 2026

AFI.ASX remains confident in its diversified portfolio of high-quality companies to meet its long-term investment objectives despite market uncertainties.