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Omni Bridgeway (AU:OBL)
ASX:OBL
Earnings Data
Report Date
Sep 02, 2026TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q4)Consensus EPS Forecast
―Last Year’s EPS
1.35Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 0 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a broadly positive operational and financial performance: strong investment proceeds ($223.7M), large YoY profit improvement (NPAT $84.5M vs $18.7M), growing fee income, disciplined cost control (OpEx materially below budget) and solid portfolio metrics (MOIC 2.6x, 107% fair-value conversion, AUM $5.5B). Key strategic moves (AI adoption, team incentives, senior hires) and progress on capital formation further support growth. Offsetting these positives are discrete headwinds: significant FX (-$133M) and MLE (-$63M) fair-value impacts, reduced OBL-only deployments (−30%), incomplete fund closings with timing risk, and a legacy Westgem liability delaying distributions. On balance, the favorable investment returns, revenue/fee momentum and cost discipline outweigh the fundraising timing and one-off fair-value pressures, leading to a constructive outlook.Company Guidance
Strong investment proceeds and statutory profitability
Investment proceeds of $223.7 million in 1H FY'26 drove statutory net profit after tax of $84.5 million (earnings per share $0.29). Statutory NPAT rose from $18.7 million in 1H'25 to $84.5 million (≈+352% YoY).
Robust investment performance metrics
45 full and partial completions with a MOIC of 2.6x (above life-to-date average 2.4x) and a fair value conversion ratio of 107%, indicating strong cash conversion of portfolio fair value into proceeds.
Fee income growth and progressing to targets
Fee income of $18.0 million for the half, up 31% vs 1H'25 and tracking toward the FY'26 target ($35M). Management highlights a 28% CAGR in fee income since 2023 and continued growth drivers from transaction and commitment-based fees.
Operating expense discipline
Cash OpEx was $34.4 million (down from $39.6 million in prior comparable period, ≈13% reduction) and materially below the FY'26 budget of $80 million; management expects full-year OpEx to finish below budget.
AUM and portfolio fair value growth
Assets under management increased to $5.5 billion (up 5% since June 2025). Total portfolio fair value rose to $3.8 billion, representing ~23% annual growth over the past two years (net of new commitments, completions and MLEs).
OBL-only performance and cash generation
OBL-only EBIT was $124.7 million with realized EBIT of $21.4 million (realized EBIT up 21% half-on-half). OBL-only generated $22.1 million cash in the period (an increase of $19.3 million vs 1H'25). OBL-only liquidity was $149 million in cash and receivables (up $3M since June 30).
Successful capital formation progress
An additional close of USD 228 million in external commitments for Funds 4 and 5 Series 2 and $8.2 million of additional sidecar capital raised during the half; further sidecar projects at advanced stages.
Improving shareholder metrics and balance-sheet changes
Return on equity (annualized) 23.9% for the half; total book value per share up 7% to $3.20. Following the Fund 9 transaction, several funds were deconsolidated and retained interests are now recognized as financial assets at fair value, aligning statutory and OBL-only views over time.
Strategic and operational initiatives
Management progressing AI-driven operational and underwriting initiatives to improve efficiency and expand origination; team carried interest program rollout underway; senior hires (Peter Galgay) and strategic relocation (COO to Middle East) to support origination and capital markets.
AU:OBL Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
AU:OBL Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 25, 2026 | AU$1.55 | AU$1.64 | +5.81% |
Aug 27, 2025 | AU$1.55 | AU$1.60 | +3.22% |
Feb 26, 2025 | AU$1.24 | AU$1.31 | +5.65% |
Aug 28, 2024 | AU$0.85 | AU$0.84 | -1.75% |
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FAQ
When does Omni Bridgeway (AU:OBL) report earnings?
Omni Bridgeway (AU:OBL) is schdueled to report earning on Sep 02, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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