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ANZ Group Holdings Limited (ASX:ANZ)

ALERT: Price-sensitive ASX Announcement for ANZ
Current share price for ANZ : $37.080 0.43 (1.17%)+
Announcement
Release
1 May 2026 7:44AM
Price at Release
$36.650
Full Release
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Summary
ANZ Group Holdings Limited reported a strong financial performance for the half year ending 31 March 2026, with a statutory profit of $3.65 billion and a cash profit of $3.78 billion, marking a 70% increase from the previous half when excluding significant items. The return on tangible equity rose to 11.6%, and the bank maintained a robust Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio of 12.39%. ANZ's strategic transformation is progressing well with initiatives aiming to simplify operations, integrate Suncorp Bank, and enhance customer experience. An interim dividend of 83 cents per share, franked at 75%, was declared, reflecting improved performance in the Australian market. The bank's focus on reducing duplication and improving risk management has laid a solid foundation for future growth despite the challenging global economic environment.
Key Points
  • Statutory profit of $3.65 billion for the half year ended 31 March 2026
  • Cash profit increased by 70%, excluding significant items
  • Return on tangible equity rose to 11.6%
  • Interim dividend of 83 cents per share, franked at 75%
  • Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio at 12.39%
  • Continued progress on ANZ 2030 strategic initiatives
  • Focus on simplifying operations and reducing duplication
  • Integration of Suncorp Bank underway
  • Improved performance in the Australian market
  • Proactive risk management amidst global economic challenges
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.