Challenger Limited (AU:CGF)
ASX:CGF
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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$9.62
Previous CloseN/A
Volume795.16K
Average Volume (3M)1.30M
Market Cap
AU$6.42B
Enterprise ValueAU$13.42B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$755.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$8.07B
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.3
Beta1.05
Next Earnings
Aug 18, 2026EPS Estimate
0.33Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.1%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.72
Shares Outstanding687,737,850
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$9.42Price Target Upside12.16% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)0.64
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$989.09M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Record Annuity & Book GrowthSustained annuity sales and book growth indicate strengthening core retirement product demand and predictable long‑duration cash flows. A growing annuity book supports recurring spread income and reduces reliance on transactional fee spikes, improving revenue durability across market cycles.
Strong Capital & Ratings UpliftA sizable capital buffer and recent rating upgrade materially lower regulatory and funding risk, enabling capital returns and measured growth. Strong PCA metrics provide headroom for reinvestment, offshore licensing work, and absorption of short‑term market stress without forcing asset sales.
Growing Origination & LiquidityRobust origination activity and increased high‑quality liquidity expand franchise asset pipelines and deployment optionality. Higher origination in private credit diversifies earnings sources and supports future asset yields once redeployed, improving medium‑term cash generation potential.
Bears Say
High LeverageMaterial leverage increases sensitivity to rate moves and market shocks, constraining strategic flexibility. A debt-to-equity of 2.14 raises refinancing and solvency risk under stress, making capital management and earnings volatility more consequential for regulatory ratios and investor returns.
Large Revenue VolatilitySevere revenue swings undermine predictability of fee and spread income and complicate capital planning. Persistent volatility in top‑line and negative operating margin point to exposure to market‑sensitive items and timing effects that can persist across quarters, pressuring long‑term earnings stability.
Margin Pressure From Tight SpreadsTight credit spreads and elevated low‑yield liquidity materially compress reinvestment margins for the life book. Prolonged low spreads and deliberate short‑dated liquidity to support institutional sales will weigh on ROE and spread income until higher‑yielding deployment opportunities arise.
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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$9.62 in the past 12 months.
What is Challenger Limited’s market cap?
Challenger Limited’s market cap is AU$6.42B.
When is Challenger Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Challenger Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 18, 2026 which is in 66 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 687,737,850 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?
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Challenger Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$9.42 (12.16% Upside)
AU$9.42 (12.16% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:CGF Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
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Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth AU$2.5M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
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
Average Price Target
AU$9.42
▲(12.16% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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