CBA Reports Strong FY26 Results and Dividend
Key points
- Cash net profit after tax increased 7% to $11bn
- Pre-provision profit increased 6% to $16.5bn
- Final dividend of $2.70 per share, fully franked
Full summary
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) reported a strong financial performance for the year ended 30 June 2026. Cash net profit after tax increased by 7% to $11 billion, while pre-provision profit rose by 6% to $16.5 billion. Return on equity improved to 14.0%. Operating income grew by 6%, driven by customer and volume growth, and a stable underlying net interest margin. The bank achieved growth in all five core domestic product categories. Despite increased loan impairment expenses and rising arrears in some consumer portfolios, overall credit quality remained sound. The Board declared a final dividend of $2.70 per share, fully franked, totaling $5.05 per share for the year.
Guidance
Net profit after tax $10,911m, pre-provision profit $16,469m, dividend $5.05 per share
Outlook
The Australian economy remains resilient but is slowing due to higher interest rates and inflation. CBA is focused on deepening customer relationships, maintaining discipline in volume and margin choices, and delivering benefits from investments.
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