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Plato Income Maximiser Tops Benchmark as It Maintains Monthly Dividends

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  • Plato Income Maximiser is modestly outperforming its benchmark, delivering 10.8% annualised total return and 7.5% income since inception.
  • The board is maintaining fully franked monthly dividends while actively positioning the portfolio to generate superior income amid strong Australian equity markets.
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Plato Income Maximiser Tops Benchmark as It Maintains Monthly Dividends

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An announcement from Plato Income Maximiser Ltd. ( (AU:PL8) ) is now available.

Plato Income Maximiser reported that as at 28 February 2026 its portfolio delivered a total return of 10.8% per annum after fees since inception, with income of 7.5% per annum including franking, marginally ahead of its Australian equity benchmark. The company’s shares traded at $1.455 with a market capitalisation of about $1.09 billion and a pre-tax NTA of $1.214, underscoring ongoing investor appetite for its income-focused listed vehicle.

The board recently confirmed three fully franked monthly dividends of $0.0055 per share for January, February and March 2026, maintaining the payout level from the prior quarter. Management highlighted strong February gains in Australian equities, robust dividend growth led by major miners and banks, and said the portfolio remains actively positioned to generate superior income versus the benchmark, with stock selection in names such as Rio Tinto aiding recent performance despite some detractors.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:PL8) stock is a Buy with a A$1.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Plato Income Maximiser Ltd. stock, see the AU:PL8 Stock Forecast page.

More about Plato Income Maximiser Ltd.

Plato Income Maximiser Ltd. is an ASX-listed investment company focused on Australian equities, aiming to deliver high levels of income and total return to shareholders. The portfolio is actively managed with an income-centric strategy, targeting fully franked dividends and investing across large-cap names including banks, miners and defensive yield stocks.

Average Trading Volume: 567,132

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Learn more about PL8 stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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