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Magellan Financial Group Limited (ASX:MFG)

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Current share price for MFG : $9.700 1.57 (19.31%)+
Announcement
Release
18 Feb 2026 8:53AM
Price at Release
$8.130
Full Release
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Summary
The interim report for Magellan Financial Group Limited (MFG) for the half year ending 31 December 2025 details the financial performance and strategic initiatives of the company. MFG reported a statutory net profit after tax of $68.9 million, a decrease of 27% compared to the previous period, mainly due to a decline in management and performance fees. The company recorded net client revenue of $106.9 million, which represents a 17% decline from the previous year. This was attributed to a reduction in average management fees owing to changes in assets under management (AUM) composition and pricing adjustments. The group’s AUM stood at $39.9 billion, showing stability with a slight increase in institutional inflows offsetting retail outflows. MFG’s investment management segment continues to be the dominant contributor to revenue, despite reduced performance fees, while investment in Magellan funds remains substantial. The company also focused on maintaining cost efficiencies amidst rising expenses.
Key Points
  • Statutory net profit after tax was $68.9 million, down 27% from last year.
  • Total management and performance fees declined, impacting overall revenue.
  • Net client revenue was $106.9 million, a 17% decrease from the previous period.
  • Assets under management (AUM) were $39.9 billion, stable with a slight increase in institutional inflows.
  • The average management fee reduced to 55 basis points due to compositional and pricing changes.
  • Investment management remains the key revenue generator for the group.
  • MFG's focus on cost efficiencies despite rising operational expenses.
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.