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Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA)

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Current share price for CBA : $163.010 -10.91 (-6.27%)+
Announcement
Release
12 Aug 2026 7:30AM
Price at Release
$173.920
Full Release
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Summary
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) reported its 2026 Full Year Results, highlighting a strong financial performance with a 7.1% increase in cash net profit after tax (NPAT) to $10.982 billion. The bank maintained a robust return on equity (ROE) of 14.0%, benefitting over 14 million Australians. Operating income grew by 6.2% to $30.224 billion, supported by disciplined franchise growth and stable margins. The bank's deposit funding rose to 79%, and it achieved significant growth in home and business lending, outperforming the system. The CBA enhanced its digital and technology capabilities, contributing to superior customer engagement and operational efficiency. The bank also focused on maintaining a strong capital position, with a CET1 ratio of 12.0% as per APRA standards.
Key Points
  • CBA reported a 7.1% increase in cash NPAT to $10.982 billion.
  • Return on equity was maintained at 14.0%.
  • Operating income grew by 6.2% to $30.224 billion.
  • Deposit funding rose to 79%.
  • CBA achieved significant growth in home and business lending.
  • Enhanced digital and technology capabilities for customer engagement.
  • Maintained strong capital position with a CET1 ratio of 12.0%.
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.