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Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 18, 2026TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q4)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.12Last Year’s EPS
1.01Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 6 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
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.Company Guidance
Underlying EBIT Growth
EBIT ex MI (underlying business) increased 12% in 1H FY26, with margins excluding margin income expanding to 16% and management guidance targeting ~19% in FY27 and ~20% by FY28.
Resilient Margin Income
Margin income fell only 5% in the half despite U.S. cash rates being down over 17% year-on-year; FY26 margin income guidance upgraded to ~$730m (from $720m), based on average balances of $30.8bn and a projected yield of 2.37%.
Event & Transactional Revenue Strength
Event and transactional revenues rose almost 13% year-on-year, supported by growing employee share plan transaction volumes and increased corporate action activity in key markets.
Employee Share Plans Momentum
Employee share plans revenue increased ~5% in the half; assets/units under administration grew materially (AUA up ~25% YoY in 1H26 vs 1H25 and unit issuance in Europe up >20%), underpinning recurring fee growth.
Issuer Services & IPO Strength (Hong Kong)
Issuer Services delivered the fastest revenue growth across the group: registered maintenance revenues improved >4% and corporate actions revenue rose >12%; Hong Kong IPO activity and market share gains were notable, with retail participation for some IPOs rising >400%.
Corporate Trust Recovery and Fee Growth
Corporate Trust fee revenue grew >12%, driven by higher issuance volumes across structured products, RMBS, ABS and CMBS, contributing to stronger client balances.
Improved Capital & Returns Metrics
Management EPS upgraded to $1.44 for FY26 (expected +6% vs PCP); 1H management EPS was $0.679; ROIC above 36%; net leverage reduced to 0.3x; interim dividend increased to AUD 0.55 per share (up 22%).
Interest Rate Hedge & Lower Funding Cost Benefits
Natural interest-rate hedge, higher client balances and lower group debt costs limited net negative rate impact to ~$8m (≈1.5% of PBT) in 1H; lower interest expense delivered ~$14m benefit in the half and interest expense guidance reduced in FY26 bridge.
AU:CPU Earnings History
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AU:CPU Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 10, 2026 | AU$31.53 | AU$31.74 | +0.65% |
Aug 12, 2025 | AU$40.29 | AU$40.10 | -0.46% |
Feb 11, 2025 | AU$34.07 | AU$34.55 | +1.38% |
Aug 13, 2024 | AU$25.14 | AU$25.50 | +1.43% |
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FAQ
When does Computershare Limited (AU:CPU) report earnings?
Computershare Limited (AU:CPU) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 18, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
What is Computershare Limited (AU:CPU) earnings time?
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What is AU:CPU EPS forecast?
AU:CPU EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q4) is 1.12.