WAM Leaders Lifts Returns and Maintains High Dividend Yield on Strong December Portfolio Gains

An announcement from WAM Leaders Limited ( (AU:WLE) ) is now available.

WAM Leaders Limited reported a strong December 2025, with its investment portfolio outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index and delivering an annualised return of 12.1% since inception versus 9.3% for the benchmark, supported by a $1.8 billion asset base and a month-end share price of $1.315. The company highlighted a fully franked full-year dividend of 9.4 cents per share, equating to a 7.1% dividend yield and 10.1% grossed-up yield, underpinned by a profits reserve of 27.4 cents per share, while noting that sustaining dividend levels will depend on continued portfolio performance and franking credit generation in FY2026. December performance was driven by strong gains in materials and financials, with Rio Tinto and Whitehaven Coal key contributors, as WAM Leaders modestly increased its exposure to banks and added to its position in Whitehaven on firming coal prices, reflecting a strategy focused on capitalising on sector tailwinds and disciplined stock selection to maintain income and growth for investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:WLE) stock is a Buy with a A$1.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on WAM Leaders Limited stock, see the AU:WLE Stock Forecast page.

More about WAM Leaders Limited

WAM Leaders Limited is an Australian listed investment company that actively invests in high-quality Australian equities, aiming to outperform the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index. The company focuses on delivering fully franked dividends to shareholders, supported by its profits reserve and franking credits generated through its investment activities in large-cap domestic stocks, including materials and financials.

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Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

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