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CGF Stock Chart & Stats
AU$8.40
-AU$0.08(-1.31%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$8.40
-AU$0.08(-1.31%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$7.25 - AU$10.38
Previous CloseN/A
Volume795.16K
Average Volume (3M)1.30M
Market Cap
AU$6.92B
Enterprise ValueAU$14.00B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$755.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$8.07B
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.1
Beta1.07
Next Earnings
Aug 18, 2026EPS Estimate
0.33Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.1%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.72
Shares Outstanding683,816,800
10 Day Avg. Volume1,431,558
30 Day Avg. Volume1,295,356
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.61
Price to Book (P/B)1.44
Price to Sales (P/S)7.39
P/FCF Ratio13.89
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$9.77Price Target Upside16.33% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)0.71
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$1.02B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Annuity & Life Sales GrowthSustained, large annuity and life product sales expand the annuity book and recurring liabilities that generate long‑dated spread income. Continued 7.4% annuity book growth and 5.8% total book growth support durable fee and life income generation and scale advantages over the medium term.
Strong Capital & Rating UpgradeMaterial capital buffer and an S&P upgrade reduce regulatory and funding risk, enabling product pricing flexibility and offshore expansion. A healthy PCA surplus gives resilience to stress scenarios and supports shareholder returns while meeting evolving APRA standards.
Origination & Distribution MomentumRobust origination pipeline and third‑party FUM growth diversify revenue sources beyond annuities, boosting fee income and proprietary lending returns. Private credit and platform expansion improve yield mix and lower reliance on cyclical market fees over the medium term.
Bears Say
High LeverageElevated debt-to-equity increases financial rigidity and sensitivity to interest rate or market shocks, constraining strategic optionality. High leverage raises refinancing and regulatory capital risks, potentially limiting capital returns or requiring capital preservation in stressed scenarios over the medium term.
Revenue VolatilitySevere revenue swings point to volatile fee and product income, undermining predictability of earnings and cash generation. Persistent volatility complicates planning for capital, buybacks and dividends, and could pressure margins if low‑return product mix or timing of large flows recurs.
Margin Compression & Liquidity DragTight credit spreads and deliberate higher liquidity holdings reduce reinvestment yields, compressing life business spreads and ROE. Until excess cash and short‑dated assets are redeployed at higher spreads, structural margin pressure may persist and cap medium‑term profitability.
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CGF FAQ
What was Challenger Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Challenger Limited lowest share price was AU$7.25 and its highest was AU$10.38 in the past 12 months.
What is Challenger Limited’s market cap?
Challenger Limited’s market cap is AU$6.92B.
When is Challenger Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Challenger Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 18, 2026 which is in 45 days.
How were Challenger Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Challenger Limited released its earnings results on Feb 17, 2026. The company reported AU$0.314 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of AU$0.321 by -AU$0.007.
Is Challenger Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Challenger Limited’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Challenger Limited pay dividends?
Challenger Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.155 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.1%. See more information on Challenger Limited dividends here
What is Challenger Limited’s EPS estimate?
Challenger Limited’s EPS estimate is 0.33.
How many shares outstanding does Challenger Limited have?
Challenger Limited has 683,816,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Challenger Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Challenger Limited reported an EPS of AU$0.314 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of AU$0.321. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 8.265%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Challenger Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:CGF
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Challenger Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$9.77 (16.33% Upside)
AU$9.77 (16.33% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:CGF Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
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Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth AU$2.6M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
51.98%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.51%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
12.31%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Challenger Limited
Challenger Limited functions as a publicly listed investment management enterprise. The company also provides comprehensive retirement services to its clientele. It is actively involved in overseeing equity-focused mutual funds and deploys capital across public stock markets worldwide. Established in 1985, Challenger Limited maintains a significant operational presence spanning Australia, Asia, and the United Kingdom.
CGF Company Deck
CGF Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized strong operational and strategic progress: record annuity sales and book growth, earnings and ROE above targets, a sizeable after‑tax asset experience, a ratings upgrade, strengthened liquidity and origination activity, plus shareholder returns via a dividend increase and $150m buyback. Headwinds were clearly acknowledged — notably very tight credit spreads compressing reinvestment margins, higher near‑term liquidity holdings, regulatory and licensing timing uncertainty for offshore expansion, and an incomplete Pepper Money discussion — but management framed these as manageable, temporary or strategic trade‑offs while reiterating full‑year guidance and long‑term targets. Overall, positive execution of strategy and capital strength outweigh the cyclical and execution risks discussed.View all AU:CGF earnings summariesCGF Stock 12 Month Forecast
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