Appendix 4E and ASX Annual Report 2026

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Stock ASX Ltd (ASX.ASX)
Release Time 13 Aug 2026, 9 a.m.
Price Sensitive Yes
 ASX Ltd Releases Annual Report 2026
Key Points
  • Revenue increased by 12.6% to $1,270.4m
  • Underlying net profit after tax rose 5.2% to $536.4m
  • Statutory net profit after tax decreased by 3.5% to $484.9m
  • Final dividend set at 104.7 cents per share
  • New CEO, Anthony Attia, to commence on 1 September 2026
Full Summary

ASX Ltd has released its Annual Report for 2026, detailing financial performance and key operational achievements. The company reported a 12.6% increase in revenue to $1,270.4 million. Underlying net profit after tax rose by 5.2% to $536.4 million, while statutory net profit after tax decreased by 3.5% to $484.9 million due to significant items. The final dividend was set at 104.7 cents per share, resulting in a total dividend of 206.5 cents per share for the year, down 7.5% from the previous year. The company also announced a leadership transition with Anthony Attia set to become the new CEO on 1 September 2026. ASX faced significant external scrutiny during the year, including an ASIC Inquiry, which concluded with a commitment to a comprehensive package of actions to address its findings.

Guidance

Underlying net profit after tax up 5.2% to $536.4m, statutory net profit down 3.5%

Outlook

ASX is committed to ensuring it emerges from this period stronger, more accountable, and more resilient.