• Strong financial performance with earnings growth and operational efficiency
• Capital flexibility with a strong capital position and dividend growth
• Enabling growth through key retirement partnerships and strategic investments
• Forward-looking outlook with medium-term targets and growth projections

Challenger Ltd presented its FY26 Investor Presentation and Outlook, highlighting a strong financial performance with earnings growth and operational efficiency. The company reported a statutory NPAT of $506 million, a 163% increase from the prior year, and a normalised ROE of 11.6%, 70 basis points above the target. The company also demonstrated capital flexibility with a strong capital position, enabling it to grow its ordinary dividend by 7% and announce a $450 million buy-back. Challenger is enabling growth through key retirement partnerships, advice integration, and strategic investments such as the merger of Fidante with Channel Capital. The company's outlook is positive, with medium-term targets including an 8% to 10% CAGR in operating EPS growth over 3 to 5 years and a dividend payout ratio of 65% to 75%.

FY27 Core Basic Earnings Per Share (EPS) 45cps to 49cps

Positive outlook with medium-term targets including an 8% to 10% CAGR in operating EPS growth over 3 to 5 years and a dividend payout ratio of 65% to 75%.