Challenger Ltd (CGF)

Currency in AUD
8.495
+0.175(+2.10%)
Delayed Data·
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Fair Value
Day's Range
8.4308.550
52 wk Range
6.2309.600
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
8.49 / 8.50
Prev. Close
8.32
Open
8.55
Day's Range
8.43-8.55
52 wk Range
6.23-9.6
Volume
325.58K
Average Vol. (3m)
1.87M
1-Year Change
37.6823%
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Company’s Health
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Upside
Price Target
9.546
Upside
+12.37%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Net income is expected to grow this year

Challenger Ltd News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Buy

Challenger Limited is a publicly owned investment manager. The company also provides retirement services to its clients. It manages equity mutual funds. The firm invests into the public equity markets across the world. Challenger Limited was founded in 1985 and is based in Australia, Asia and United Kingdom.

Industry
Insurance
Employees
546
Market
Australia

Challenger Ltd Earnings Call Summary for H1/2026

  • Challenger Limited reported 2% growth in normalized EPS (AUD 0.333) and NPAT (AUD 229M), with a 7% increase in interim dividend to AUD 0.155 per share despite a 0.71% stock decline.
  • Cash reserves surged 27% to AUD 3.3 billion, while normalized return on equity reached 11.4%, exceeding the 10.7% target despite modest 1% revenue growth to AUD 487 million.
  • Management set full-year normalized EPS guidance at AUD 0.66-0.72 and highlighted upcoming APRA capital standards as 'a very material moment' for the company's future operations.
  • Strategic initiatives include expanding asset origination capabilities, exploring a minority stake in Pepper Money, and growing offshore reinsurance operations particularly in Asian markets.
Last Updated: 02/16/2026, 07:46 PM
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Challenger investor slides for H1/2026
Challenger 1H26 slides
Last Update: Feb 17, 2026
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Compare CGF to Peers and Sector

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CGF
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
12.5x18.1x9.9x
PEG Ratio
0.060.630.03
Price / Book
1.4x1.9x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
2.0x1.4x2.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
19.3%5.5%14.0%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

9 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
12 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 9.546
(+12.37% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Goldman Sachs
Buy9.30+9.41%-MaintainDec 24, 2025
JPMorgan
Buy10.00+17.65%8.75MaintainNov 28, 2025
UBS
Buy11.00+29.41%10.10MaintainNov 06, 2025
UBS
Buy10.10+18.82%9.60MaintainOct 17, 2025
Citi
Buy10.25+20.59%9.20MaintainOct 17, 2025

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.64%
Dividend Yield
3.66%
Industry Median 4.72%
Annualized Payout
0.31
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+26.27%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Feb 16, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.45 / 29.47
Revenue / Forecast
1.43B / 488.27M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

CGF Income Statement

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FAQ

What Is the Challenger (CGF) Stock Price Today?

The Challenger stock price today is 8.495 AUD.

What Stock Exchange Does Challenger Trade On?

Challenger is listed and trades on the Sydney Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Challenger?

The stock symbol for Challenger is "CGF."

Does Challenger Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Challenger dividend yield is 3.66%.

What Is the Challenger Market Cap?

As of today, Challenger market cap is 5.840B AUD.

What Is Challenger's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Challenger EPS (TTM) is 0.645.

When Is the Next Challenger Earnings Date?

Challenger will release its next earnings report on Oct 16, 2025.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is CGF a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Challenger Stock Split?

Challenger has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does Challenger Have?

Challenger has 546 employees.

What is the current trading status of Challenger (CGF)?

As of Apr 16, 2026, Challenger (CGF) is trading at a price of 8.495 AUD, with a previous close of 8.320 AUD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 8.430 AUD to 8.550 AUD, while its 52-week range spans from 6.230 AUD to 9.600 AUD.

What Is Challenger (CGF) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Challenger is 9.546 AUD, with a high estimate of 10.95 AUD and a low estimate of 8 AUD. 9 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +12.37% Upside potential.
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