WAM Strategic Value boosts profit and lifts interim dividend

WAM Strategic Value Ltd ( (AU:WAR) ) has shared an announcement.

WAM Strategic Value Ltd, an Australian listed investment company, reported a strong improvement in performance for the half year to 31 December 2025, with its net tangible asset backing per share edging higher both before and after tax compared with the prior corresponding period. The company continues to position itself as a vehicle for investors seeking exposure to a diversified portfolio of strategic value investments and fully franked dividend income.

For the half year, revenue from ordinary activities surged 165.3% to $21.8 million, while profit before tax jumped 200.7% to $16.0 million and net profit after tax climbed 158.6% to $12.8 million, all compared with the previous corresponding period. The board declared a fully franked interim dividend of 3.25 cents per share, up from 3.0 cents, with the dividend reinvestment plan remaining in operation and capable of being satisfied through on-market purchases, new share issues, or a mix of both, underscoring the company’s ongoing focus on capital management and shareholder returns.

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

More about WAM Strategic Value Ltd

WAM Strategic Value Ltd is an Australian listed investment company focused on strategic value opportunities in the sharemarket. The company invests in a portfolio of securities and aims to deliver capital growth and fully franked dividends to its shareholders, with returns linked to movements in its net tangible asset backing per share.

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