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Suncorp Group
(Sydney:SUN)
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Rating:73Outperform
Price Target:
AU$21.50
▲(12.33% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:03/26/26
The score is driven primarily by strong underlying financial performance (profitability, revenue growth, and solid cash flow) and constructive earnings-call signals on margins, capital strength, and shareholder returns, partly offset by elevated catastrophe losses and claims-inflation risks. Technicals are mixed with improving near-term momentum but weaker long-term trend and stretched indicators, while valuation is moderate with a supportive dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Underlying profitability (ITR)
Suncorp’s underlying ITR at 11.7% and a 6% uplift in the underlying insurance result indicate sustained underwriting discipline and pricing power. A consistent ITR in the upper guidance range supports margin durability, helps absorb claim volatility, and underpins midterm earnings resilience.
Negative Factors
Elevated catastrophe losses
A large natural‑hazard overrun materially reduced reported earnings and consumed reserves, demonstrating pronounced earnings volatility from climate and weather risk. Recurring or larger-than-expected catastrophe hits could force higher reinsurance spend, margin compression, or reserve uplifts over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Underlying profitability (ITR)
Suncorp’s underlying ITR at 11.7% and a 6% uplift in the underlying insurance result indicate sustained underwriting discipline and pricing power. A consistent ITR in the upper guidance range supports margin durability, helps absorb claim volatility, and underpins midterm earnings resilience.
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Suncorp Group (SUN) vs. iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)
Market Cap
AU$20.34B
Dividend Yield3.57%
Average Volume (3M)3.24M
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.1
Beta (1Y)0.31
Revenue Growth6.10%
EPS Growth-29.98%
CountryAU
Employees11,500
SectorFinancial
Sector Strength70
IndustryInsurance - Property & Casualty
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.91
Shares Outstanding1,060,051,400
10 Day Avg. Volume3,292,676
30 Day Avg. Volume3,239,144
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.16
Price to Book (P/B)2.21
Price to Sales (P/S)1.39
P/FCF Ratio9.17
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$19.61Price Target Upside2.46% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)1.18
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$14.65B
Suncorp Group Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Suncorp Group Limited, an entity established in 1902 and headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, offers a comprehensive range of insurance and banking solutions to individual consumers, businesses, and institutional clients across both Australia and...
How the Company Makes Money
Suncorp primarily makes money from its general insurance business. Key revenue and earnings drivers include: (1) Insurance premiums: The largest source of operating revenue comes from premiums paid by customers for coverage across personal lines (...
Suncorp Group Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 17, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 12, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call balanced strong underlying operating performance and capital strength against a materially adverse weather‑driven earnings hit. Underlying ITR, consumer unit and premium growth, expense‑ratio improvement, a ~5% investment exit yield, solid capital buffer and an active buyback/dividend program are positive. These positives are tempered by a large natural‑hazard cost ($1.319bn, $453m above allowance), a decline in reported NPAT/cash earnings, softer commercial markets (notably in New Zealand) and ongoing claim‑inflation pressures in Home and Motor. Management emphasizes optionality on reinsurance, ongoing pricing remediation and technology/AI investments to drive medium‑term improvement.Positive Updates
Underlying Profitability and Margin
Underlying insurance result up 6% with an underlying insurance trading ratio (ITR) of 11.7% (top half of the 10%–12% guidance range). Consumer ITR improved from 9.4% to 9.9%.
Negative Updates
Severe Natural Hazard Losses Exceed Allowance
Natural hazard experience of $1.319bn for the half, which was $453m above the allowance. Nine declared events dominated by hail (≈75% of event‑related claims; hail losses >$700m) and >71,000 claims — described as one of the most severe halves this century with the highest retention ever in a half.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Underlying Profitability and Margin
Underlying insurance result up 6% with an underlying insurance trading ratio (ITR) of 11.7% (top half of the 10%–12% guidance range). Consumer ITR improved from 9.4% to 9.9%.
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Company Guidance
Management guided FY26 GWP growth around the bottom of mid‑single digits (mid‑single = 4–6%, i.e. ~4%), with acceleration expected in H2; underlying ITR is expected to remain in the top half of the 10–12% range (H1 ITR 11.7%), and H2 margin similarly in the top half; operating expense ratio is expected to be ~50 basis points below FY25 (H1 expense ratio improved by 40bps), while the group targets a payout around the midpoint of its 60–80% cash‑earnings range (interim fully‑franked dividend $0.17 ps, 68% payout); capital remains strong (≈A$700m CET1 above midpoint) and buybacks will resume targeting ~A$400m for FY26 (A$168m completed H1); investment exit yield is ~5%, reinsurance optionality will be explored as markets soften, maximum retention for the next large event is A$260m, and management noted H1 results of NPAT A$263m / cash earnings A$270m and natural hazard experience of A$1.319bn (A$453m above allowance; 9 declared events, ~71,000 claims).Suncorp Group Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
85
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
70
Positive
Cash Flow
78
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Jun 2025 | Jun 2024 | Jun 2023 | Jun 2022 | Jun 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 16.69B | 16.85B | 13.33B | 16.04B | 13.67B | 12.82B |
| Gross Profit | 4.33B | 3.55B | 13.33B | 16.04B | 13.67B | 12.82B |
| EBITDA | 1.58B | 2.93B | 1.64B | 1.20B | 1.45B | 2.24B |
| Net Income | 986.00M | 1.82B | 1.20B | 1.15B | 681.00M | 1.03B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 29.52B | 30.36B | 111.71B | 115.05B | 106.43B | 97.04B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 993.00M | 22.28B | 18.03B | 5.56B | 3.79B | 2.62B |
| Total Debt | 3.08B | 2.53B | 2.52B | 26.54B | 23.53B | 21.12B |
| Total Liabilities | 19.41B | 19.74B | 97.83B | 101.70B | 93.65B | 83.59B |
| Stockholders Equity | 10.06B | 10.58B | 13.84B | 13.31B | 12.75B | 13.42B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 3.83B | 2.55B | 2.43B | 742.00M | 2.48B | 4.34B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 3.83B | 2.55B | 2.43B | 742.00M | 2.48B | 4.34B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 1.52B | 1.63B | -4.65B | -1.12B | -2.24B | -1.40B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -5.26B | -5.91B | -333.00M | 2.21B | 903.00M | -1.67B |
Suncorp Group Technical Analysis
Positive
19.14
Price Trends
18.74
Positive
17.70
Positive
17.39
Positive
Market Momentum
0.19
Positive
57.79
Neutral
55.98
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For AU:SUN, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 19.14 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 19.19, above the 50-day MA of 18.74, and above the 200-day MA of 17.39, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.19 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 57.79 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 55.98 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for AU:SUN.
Suncorp Group Peers Comparison
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Sector (68)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
77 Outperform | AU$36.95B | 12.15 | 19.29% | 4.23% | 8.05% | 25.40% | |
73 Outperform | AU$20.34B | 21.09 | 9.55% | 3.58% | 6.10% | -29.98% | |
72 Outperform | AU$19.85B | 18.46 | 14.85% | 3.56% | 8.36% | -13.93% | |
69 Neutral | AU$14.24B | 30.76 | 19.79% | 3.54% | 5.81% | -5.34% | |
68 Neutral | $18.00B | 11.42 | 9.92% | 3.81% | 9.73% | 1.22% | |
63 Neutral | AU$5.66B | 15.97 | 15.06% | 3.70% | 11.53% | 51.82% | |
60 Neutral | AU$3.64B | 17.20 | 11.69% | 2.95% | 11.02% | 62.95% |
* Financial Sector Average
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Suncorp Group Corporate Events
Suncorp Reports Lapse of 1,416 Conditional Share Rights
Jul 9, 2026
Suncorp Group has reported the lapse of 1,416 share rights under the ASX code SUNAB, following the failure or incapacity to satisfy the conditions attached to these conditional rights. The cessation of these securities marginally reduces the compa...
Suncorp Appoints New Director with No Current Securities Interest
Jul 3, 2026
Suncorp Group Limited has notified the ASX of the appointment of Saw Teow Yam (also known as Yen Saw) as a director effective 30 June 2026, in compliance with listing rule 3.19A.1 and corporate disclosure requirements. The filing confirms that at ...
Suncorp Reports No Controlled-Entity Holdings or Economic Exposure to Its Own Shares
Jun 23, 2026
Suncorp Group has reported, under an ASIC exemption related to Section 259C(2) of the Corporations Act, that as of 19 June 2026 its controlled entities hold no voting shares in the company and have no power over voting or disposal of such shares. ...
Suncorp Redeems 118,000 Subordinated Notes, Trims Convertible Debt
Jun 17, 2026
Suncorp Group Limited has confirmed the cessation of 118,000 SUNAA subordinated notes following their repayment or redemption on 15 June 2026, without conversion into equity. The move slightly reduces the group’s outstanding convertible debt...
Suncorp Sets Fully Franked Quarterly Distribution on SUNPJ Capital Notes
Jun 17, 2026
Suncorp Group has declared a fully franked quarterly distribution of AUD 1.2825 per security on its SUNPJ capital notes, a perpetual, non-cumulative, floating-rate hybrid referenced to the three‑month bank bill swap rate plus a 2.8% margin. ...
Suncorp Sets Fully Franked Quarterly Distribution on SUNPI Capital Notes
Jun 17, 2026
Suncorp Group has declared a fully franked quarterly distribution of AUD 1.3001 per security on its SUNPI capital notes, to be paid on 17 September 2026 to holders on the 3 September record date. The distribution, based on a 5.1580% per annum rate...
Suncorp Redeems 3.89 Million SUNPH Capital Notes, Adjusts Issued Capital
Jun 17, 2026
Suncorp Group Limited has notified the market of the cessation of a tranche of its capital notes, identified as SUNPH, following the redemption of 3,890,000 units on 17 June 2026. The redemption of these perpetual, non-cumulative, floating-rate ca...
Suncorp Completes $389m Capital Notes 3 Redemption and Final Payout
Jun 17, 2026
Suncorp Group Limited has redeemed all 3,890,000 Suncorp Capital Notes 3, with a face value of $389 million, which were originally issued in December 2019 and traded under the ASX code SUNPH. Holders on the 2 June 2026 record date receive $100 per...
Suncorp to Redeem and Delist Suncorp Capital Notes 3
May 28, 2026
Suncorp Group’s hybrid security Suncorp Capital Notes 3, issued in December 2019 under code SUNPH, has been suspended from quotation on the ASX ahead of its planned redemption and removal. ASX Compliance confirmed the securities will be remo...
Suncorp Cancels 22.9 Million Shares After On‑Market Buyback
May 25, 2026
Suncorp Group has cancelled 22,916,149 fully paid ordinary shares following completion of an on‑market share buyback. The reduction in issued capital may enhance earnings per share and return on equity, and signals ongoing capital management...
Suncorp to Redeem A$389m Capital Notes 3 in June 2026
May 24, 2026
Suncorp Group will redeem all 3,890,000 Suncorp Capital Notes 3, with a total face value of A$389 million, on 17 June 2026, the optional exchange date approved by APRA. Holders on the 2 June 2026 record date will receive the A$100 face value plus ...
Suncorp finalises unquoted equity issue tied to prior transaction
May 13, 2026
Suncorp Group has notified the ASX of the issue of new unquoted securities that were created as part of a previously announced transaction. The securities, which are not intended to be quoted on the exchange, were issued on 6 May 2026 in line with...
Suncorp Raises $200m in Oversubscribed Tier 2 Note Issue
May 13, 2026
Suncorp Group has priced a $200 million issue of direct, unsecured Tier 2 subordinated notes for institutional and other wholesale investors, with the margin set at 150 basis points over the three-month bank bill swap rate. The 11-year notes, due ...
Suncorp taps wholesale market with new Tier 2 subordinated notes
May 12, 2026
Suncorp Group has launched an offer of Australian dollar-denominated wholesale Tier 2 subordinated notes, targeting institutional and other wholesale investors with a minimum subscription of $500,000 per investor. The notes, which are direct, unse...
Suncorp Reports Daily Progress on Ongoing On-Market Share Buy-Back
May 10, 2026
Suncorp Group Limited has provided an updated daily notification to the ASX on its ongoing on-market share buy-back of ordinary fully paid shares under the code SUN. The latest filing shows the group has repurchased a cumulative 20,070,036 shares ...
Suncorp Issues Daily Update on Ongoing On‑Market Share Buy‑Back
May 6, 2026
Suncorp Group has provided an updated notification to the ASX regarding its ongoing on‑market share buy‑back of ordinary fully paid shares. The company reported that a total of 19,243,253 shares had been repurchased before the previous...
Suncorp Raises AU$200m in Wholesale Additional Tier 1 Capital Notes
May 6, 2026
Suncorp Group has completed the issuance of AU$200 million in floating-rate, unsecured, subordinated perpetual notes to institutional and other wholesale investors, priced at a margin of 235 basis points over the three‑month bank bill swap r...
Suncorp Reports Ongoing Progress in On‑Market Share Buy‑Back
May 5, 2026
Suncorp Group Limited has provided an update on its on-market share buy-back program for its ordinary fully paid shares listed on the ASX. The latest daily notification shows that the group has repurchased a cumulative 19,025,311 shares before the...
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