NAB 2026 Full Year Results Summary
Key points
- Cash earnings down 13.4% to $6,143m
- Underlying profit growth 6.9% ex large notable items
- Strong growth in business lending and deposits
- CET1 ratio expected to increase to 12.07%
- Dividend of 170 cps, fully franked
Full summary
National Australia Bank (NAB) reported its 2026 full-year results, showing a 13.4% decline in cash earnings to $6,143 million. Despite the drop, underlying profit grew by 6.9% excluding large notable items. The bank experienced strong growth in business lending and deposits, with business lending balances rising 9.8% and deposit balances increasing by 5.2%. The bank's CET1 ratio is expected to increase to 12.07%, reflecting capital actions and the expected impact of a 1.5% discount on the final 2026 dividend reinvestment plan. NAB also announced a final dividend of 170 cents per share, fully franked.
Guidance
FY26 cash earnings $6,143m, underlying profit growth 6.9% ex LNIs, CET1 ratio 12.07%
Outlook
NAB expects to continue growing and delivering attractive returns for shareholders, with plans to invest at a similar level in FY27 and expect underlying cost growth of less than 3%.
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