Challenger Limited (AU:CGF)
ASX:CGF
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CGF Stock Chart & Stats
AU$8.40
-AU$0.08(-1.31%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$8.40
-AU$0.08(-1.31%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$7.25 - AU$9.62
Previous CloseN/A
Volume795.16K
Average Volume (3M)1.30M
Market Cap
AU$6.12B
Enterprise ValueAU$13.42B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$755.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$8.07B
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.7
Beta1.06
Next Earnings
Aug 18, 2026EPS Estimate
0.33Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.1%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.72
Shares Outstanding687,737,850
10 Day Avg. Volume1,431,558
30 Day Avg. Volume1,295,356
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.61
Price to Book (P/B)1.44
Price to Sales (P/S)7.39
P/FCF Ratio13.89
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$9.42Price Target Upside12.16% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)0.64
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$989.09M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Annuity Sales And Book GrowthSustained growth in annuity sales and book balances is a durable structural positive: annuities produce predictable, long‑dated cash flows and margins once priced, supporting recurring earnings and scale benefits for distribution, risk pooling and product pricing over multiple years.
Solid Capital Buffer And Rating UpgradeA healthy PCA buffer and recent S&P upgrades materially improve financial resilience: stronger capital reduces regulatory strain, lowers funding risk, and provides capacity for origination and offshore expansion, enabling strategic initiatives without immediate capital raising.
Positive Free Cash Flow And Shareholder ReturnsImproved free cash flow and active capital returns indicate strong cash generation and disciplined capital allocation. This combination supports sustainable dividends, buybacks and selective reinvestment into higher‑yield origination channels, enhancing long‑term shareholder value.
Bears Say
High Financial LeverageA debt-to-equity ratio above 2x signals material leverage that can amplify earnings volatility and constrain flexibility. In adverse markets or rising rates, interest and covenant pressures could limit growth options, increase funding costs, and force more conservative capital management.
Large, Recent Revenue DeclineA dramatic revenue drop points to structural volatility in the income base or one-off adjustments; such swings reduce predictability of fee income and life spreads, complicate planning and weaken confidence in trend earnings power absent sustained top‑line recovery.
Margin Pressure From Tight Credit Spreads And LiquidityPersistently tight credit spreads and a deliberate increase in low‑yield cash reduce reinvestment margins and ROE until assets are redeployed. If the low‑spread environment endures, structural margin compression could persist, limiting long‑term profitability of the life book.
Challenger News
CGF FAQ
What was Challenger Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Challenger Limited lowest share price was AU$7.25 and its highest was AU$9.62 in the past 12 months.
What is Challenger Limited’s market cap?
Challenger Limited’s market cap is AU$6.12B.
When is Challenger Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Challenger Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 18, 2026 which is in 74 days.
How were Challenger Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Challenger Limited released its earnings results on Feb 17, 2026. The company reported AU$0.314 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of AU$0.321 by -AU$0.007.
Is Challenger Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Challenger Limited’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Challenger Limited pay dividends?
Challenger Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.15 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.1%. See more information on Challenger Limited dividends here
What is Challenger Limited’s EPS estimate?
Challenger Limited’s EPS estimate is 0.33.
How many shares outstanding does Challenger Limited have?
Challenger Limited has 687,737,850 shares outstanding.
What happened to Challenger Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Challenger Limited reported an EPS of AU$0.314 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of AU$0.321. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 8.265%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Challenger Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:CGF
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
Challenger Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$9.42 (12.16% Upside)
AU$9.42 (12.16% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:CGF Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
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Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth AU$2.5M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
51.98%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.51%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
12.31%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Challenger Limited
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.
CGF Company Deck
CGF Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized strong operational and strategic progress: record annuity sales and book growth, earnings and ROE above targets, a sizeable after‑tax asset experience, a ratings upgrade, strengthened liquidity and origination activity, plus shareholder returns via a dividend increase and $150m buyback. Headwinds were clearly acknowledged — notably very tight credit spreads compressing reinvestment margins, higher near‑term liquidity holdings, regulatory and licensing timing uncertainty for offshore expansion, and an incomplete Pepper Money discussion — but management framed these as manageable, temporary or strategic trade‑offs while reiterating full‑year guidance and long‑term targets. Overall, positive execution of strategy and capital strength outweigh the cyclical and execution risks discussed.View all AU:CGF earnings summariesCGF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$9.42
▲(12.16% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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