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Liberty Group Lifts Half-Year Profit and Returns on Equity

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  • Liberty Group reported higher interim profits and stronger returns, with underlying NPATA up 12% and ROE rising to 13.8%.
  • The diversified lender maintained a stable $14.8 billion asset portfolio and leverage, reinforcing its position in the Australian and New Zealand finance markets.
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Liberty Group Lifts Half-Year Profit and Returns on Equity

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An announcement from Liberty Financial Group Ltd ( (AU:LFG) ) is now available.

Liberty Group, a diversified Australian and New Zealand finance provider spanning mortgages, motor vehicle finance, personal and business loans, broking, insurance and investments, reported interim results for the six months to 31 December 2025. The company, which has raised over $54 billion in global capital markets, continues to expand its customer base and maintain a substantial $14.8 billion portfolio of financial assets.

For the half year, Liberty Group increased statutory net profit after tax to $76.4 million and delivered a 12% rise in underlying NPATA to $82.3 million compared with the prior six-month period, reflecting stronger underlying earnings. The group maintained a stable leverage ratio of 13.7 times and lifted its underlying cash return on equity to 13.8%, underscoring improved profitability and capital efficiency that support its competitive position in the regional non-bank finance sector.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:LFG) stock is a Hold with a A$4.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Liberty Financial Group Ltd stock, see the AU:LFG Stock Forecast page.

More about Liberty Financial Group Ltd

Liberty Group is a leading diversified finance company operating in Australia and New Zealand, offering residential and commercial mortgages, motor vehicle finance, personal and business loans, broking services, general insurance and investment products. The group has raised more than $54 billion in global capital markets and, since 1997, has served nearly one million customers across its various financial services businesses.

Average Trading Volume: 25,783

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: A$1.16B

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