• Operating revenue increased by 13.3% to $1.25 billion
• Underlying net profit after tax grew 5.2% to $536.4 million
• Total expenses rose 21.1% to $557.4 million
• Final dividend per share increased 2.8% to 104.7 cents
• Underlying return on equity improved by 10 basis points to 13.7%

ASX Ltd announced its 2026 full-year financial results, showing a 13.3% increase in operating revenue to $1.25 billion. The company's underlying net profit after tax grew 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. Total expenses rose by 21.1% to $557.4 million, driven by investments in technology modernization, the Accelerate program, and higher depreciation and amortisation. The final dividend per share increased by 2.8% to 104.7 cents, bringing the total dividend for FY26 to 206.5 cents per share, fully franked. Underlying return on equity improved by 10 basis points to 13.7%. The company also highlighted its strong performance across all business units, with notable growth in markets activity and new listings.

FY27 total expense growth expected between 18% and 21%, FY27 capital expenditure between $180 million and $200 million

ASX anticipates continued market volatility and heightened activity, with a strong new listings pipeline and increased trading volumes expected to drive future performance.