Computershare Limited (AU:CPU)
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CPU Stock Chart & Stats
AU$30.79
-AU$1.19(-3.42%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$30.79
-AU$1.19(-3.42%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$26.73 - AU$42.28
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.58M
Average Volume (3M)1.28M
Market Cap
AU$18.19B
Enterprise ValueAU$13.45B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$1.23B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$1.65B
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.5
Beta1.08
Next Earnings
Aug 18, 2026EPS Estimate
1.08Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.69%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.06
Shares Outstanding578,387,100
10 Day Avg. Volume1,066,724
30 Day Avg. Volume1,276,273
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.34
Price to Book (P/B)7.16
Price to Sales (P/S)4.94
P/FCF Ratio19.74
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$35.55Price Target Upside15.46% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)1.46
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$3.22B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring, Diversified Fee-based ModelComputershare's core revenue is service-based and recurring across issuer/registry, employee share plans, corporate trust and transaction processing. This diversified fee mix smooths cash flows, supports predictable revenue streams and reduces single-market cyclicality over the next 2–6 months.
Expanding Underlying Margins And EBITUnderlying EBIT growth and explicit margin targets show durable operational leverage. Management's 12% EBIT ex-MI rise and staged margin improvement plans (cost-outs and efficiency) indicate sustainable margin expansion that supports earnings stability beyond short-term rate cycles.
Strong Capital Returns And Balance-sheet MetricsHigh ROIC, low net leverage and an increased dividend reflect disciplined capital allocation and a conservative balance sheet. This financial strength underpins capacity for buybacks, dividends and selective investment, supporting durable shareholder returns and funding optional growth over coming quarters.
Bears Say
Material Recent Revenue DeclineA large revenue contraction materially reduces scale benefits and increases reliance on cost savings to sustain profits. Even with solid margins, such a drop compresses growth visibility, limits reinvestment capacity and raises execution risk for meeting medium-term targets.
Margin Income Exposure To Interest RatesMargin income is a meaningful earnings component and remains sensitive to macro rate moves. Despite hedging and large client balances, a material sensitivity (~$48m/50bps) means macro volatility can significantly affect recurring income and cash generation over a multi-month horizon.
M&A And Corporate Actions Recovery UncertainSluggish M&A and corporate actions constrain event-driven revenue upside and limit inorganic growth opportunities. The divestment of U.K. mortgage services also trims near-term EBIT contribution, reducing optionality and pressuring medium-term revenue recovery prospects.
Computershare Limited News
CPU FAQ
What was Computershare Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Computershare Limited lowest share price was AU$26.73 and its highest was AU$42.27 in the past 12 months.
What is Computershare Limited’s market cap?
Computershare Limited’s market cap is AU$18.19B.
When is Computershare Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Computershare Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 18, 2026 which is in 102 days.
How were Computershare Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Computershare Limited released its earnings results on Feb 10, 2026. The company reported AU$0.954 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of AU$0.94 by AU$0.014.
Is Computershare Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Computershare Limited’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Computershare Limited pay dividends?
Computershare Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.48 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.69%. See more information on Computershare Limited dividends here
What is Computershare Limited’s EPS estimate?
Computershare Limited’s EPS estimate is 1.08.
How many shares outstanding does Computershare Limited have?
Computershare Limited has 578,387,100 shares outstanding.
What happened to Computershare Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Computershare Limited reported an EPS of AU$0.954 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of AU$0.94. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.653%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Computershare Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:CPU
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
Computershare Limited Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$35.55 (15.46% Upside)
AU$35.55 (15.46% Upside)
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
41.20%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
21.78%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.10%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Computershare Limited
Computershare Limited provides issuer, employee share plans and voucher, business, communication and utilities, technology, and mortgage and property rental services. The company offers issuer services that include register maintenance, corporate actions, stakeholder relationship management, corporate governance, and related services; mortgage services and property rental, including tenancy bond protection services; and employee share plans and voucher services comprising administration and related services for employee share and option plans, and childcare voucher administration services. It also provides business services, including the provision of bankruptcy, class action, and corporate trust administration services; communication services and utilities operations consisting of document composition and printing, intelligent mailing, inbound process automation, scanning, and electronic delivery; and technology services, such as software solutions in share registry and financial services, as well as agency services in connection with the administration of debt securities. It operates in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Canada, Continental Europe, the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, Ireland, Africa, and the United States. The company was incorporated in 1978 and is based in Abbotsford, Australia.
CPU Company Deck
CPU Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a broadly positive operational and financial picture: strong underlying EBIT ex MI growth (+12%), expanded margins (16% excl. MI) and resilient margin income despite large rate falls, supported an upgrade to FY26 EPS guidance and a 22% interim dividend rise. Balance-sheet metrics (ROIC >36%, net leverage 0.3x) and momentum across Issuer Services, Corporate Trust and Employee Share Plans reinforced confidence. However, notable headwinds remain — M&A and corporate actions have not fully recovered, there are one-off investment costs and timing delays in cost-out programs, and the U.K. mortgage services divestment tempers near-term EBIT contribution. On balance, the positives (margin expansion, guidance upgrade, resilient MI, strong returns and dividend) outweigh the operational and timing challenges.View all AU:CPU earnings summariesCPU Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$35.55
▲(15.46% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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