Commonwealth Bank lifts profit, dividend on solid first-half performance

Commonwealth Bank of Australia ( (AU:CBA) ) just unveiled an update.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported solid first-half 2026 results, with cash net profit after tax rising 6% year on year to $5.45 billion, supported by lending and deposit growth despite margin pressure and higher operating expenses. The bank maintained a strong capital and liquidity position, kept credit quality robust with low loan loss rates, and declared a fully franked interim dividend of $2.35 per share while continuing to invest heavily in technology, GenAI and fraud prevention to reinforce its competitive position and support customers in a challenging but resilient Australian economy.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:CBA) stock is a Sell with a A$128.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Commonwealth Bank of Australia stock, see the AU:CBA Stock Forecast page.

More about Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Commonwealth Bank of Australia is one of the country’s largest financial institutions, operating in retail, business and institutional banking as well as wealth management. It focuses on lending, deposit products and digital banking services for households and businesses, supported by substantial investments in technology and data capabilities.

Average Trading Volume: 1,882,475

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: A$265.7B

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