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Australian Ethical Investment Limited (ASX:AEF)

ALERT: Price-sensitive ASX Announcement for AEF
Current share price for AEF : $4.130 -0.34 (-7.61%)+
Announcement
Release
25 Aug 2026 7:49AM
Price at Release
$4.470
Full Release
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Summary
Australian Ethical Investment Limited announced record earnings for the financial year ending 30 June 2026, with underlying profit after tax (UPAT) increasing 15% to $27.3 million and net profit after tax (NPAT) up 29% to $25.7 million. The company achieved a 9% increase in operating revenue, reaching $129.5 million, largely due to a significant growth in funds under management (FUM), which reached $14.5 billion. The year was marked by strategic milestones including the transition of superannuation administration to GROW Inc., the launch of the Private Markets Growth Opportunities Fund, and the integration of Altius Fixed Income products. The company maintained a strong focus on cost discipline, achieving a 1.6 percentage point improvement in the cost to income ratio. Looking ahead, Australian Ethical aims to sustain positive net flows and continue investing in strategic initiatives to support sustainable growth.
Key Points
  • Record earnings and strong financial performance in FY26.
  • UPAT increased by 15% to $27.3 million and NPAT rose 29% to $25.7 million.
  • Operating revenue grew by 9% to $129.5 million.
  • Funds Under Management (FUM) reached a record $14.5 billion.
  • Strategic milestones included superannuation administration transition and product innovations.
  • The cost to income ratio improved by 1.6 percentage points.
  • Outlook for continued positive net flows and strategic investments in FY27.
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