WAM Strategic Value lifts dividend as discounted LIC strategy underpins NTA

The latest update is out from WAM Strategic Value Ltd ( (AU:WAR) ).

WAM Strategic Value reported February 2026 pre-tax net tangible assets of 132 cents per share and after-tax NTA of 131.88 cents, with a look-through pre-tax NTA estimate of $1.48 per share and total assets of $243.2 million. The board declared a fully franked interim dividend of 3.25 cents per share, supporting an annualised fully franked interim dividend of 6.5 cents per share and an annualised yield of 5.5%, underscoring the company’s focus on income distribution alongside capital preservation.

The investment portfolio performance since inception stands at 8.4% per annum, with Carlton Investments contributing positively during February and Salter Brothers Emerging Companies detracting. WAM highlighted that Carlton’s narrowing discount to NTA still remains attractive, while SB2 continues to trade at a meaningful discount despite value uplift from exits of unlisted holdings, aligning with WAM’s strategy of targeting discounted assets and potentially supporting future portfolio performance 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 discounted asset opportunities on the ASX. It invests primarily in listed investment companies and vehicles trading at meaningful discounts to their net tangible assets, aiming to generate sustainable income and long-term capital growth for shareholders through active portfolio management and fully franked dividends.

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Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

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