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Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited (ASX:AFI)

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Current share price for AFI : $6.660 -0.46 (-6.46%)+
Announcement
Release
21 Jan 2026 9:25AM
Price at Release
$7.120
Full Release
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Summary
The half-yearly report for the period ending 31 December 2025 for Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited (AFIC) indicates a profit of $147 million, a decrease of 4.6% from the previous year. The net profit per share was 11.7 cents, with an interim dividend of 12.0 cents per share fully franked, and a special dividend of 2.5 cents. The portfolio return was -3.0%, underperforming against the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index return of 3.7%. AFIC's revenue from operating activities was $168.7 million, a decrease from the previous year. The company's net tangible assets per share before tax were $7.90, down from $8.24 in the previous year. AFIC maintains a diversified portfolio with a focus on Australian equities for long-term growth and dividend income. The management expense ratio was 0.11% for the period.
Key Points
  • Profit for the half-year was $147.0 million, down 4.6% from the previous period.
  • Net profit per share was 11.7 cents.
  • Interim dividend declared was 12.0 cents per share fully franked, with a special dividend of 2.5 cents.
  • Portfolio return was -3.0%, compared to 3.7% for the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index.
  • Revenue from operating activities was $168.7 million, down 2.8%.
  • Net tangible assets per share before tax were $7.90.
  • Management expense ratio for the period was 0.11%.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is autogenerated and has not been reviewed for accuracy or completeness. You should refer to the full announcement here for further information.