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CGF Stock Chart & Stats
AU$10.44
AU$0.04(0.38%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$10.44
AU$0.04(0.38%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$7.25 - AU$10.85
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.43M
Average Volume (3M)1.30M
Market Cap
AU$6.78B
Enterprise ValueAU$15.82K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$755.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$8.07B
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.6
Beta0.99
Next Earnings
Aug 18, 2026EPS Estimate
0.33Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.02%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.72
Shares Outstanding681,584,900
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$10.76Price Target Upside3.03% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)0.72
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$1.03B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Annuity And Life Sales GrowthSustained, sizable annuity and life sales growth strengthens Challenger's core business model by expanding the annuity book and predictable liability base. Larger book scale improves pricing power, spreads and fee revenues over time, supporting more stable, recurring cashflows and operating leverage.
Robust Capital Buffer And Credit UpgradeA strong PCA buffer and recent rating upgrade materially enhance financial flexibility and lower funding costs. This durable capital strength supports continued annuity origination, conservative liquidity management, and the ability to return capital while navigating regulatory reforms and market stress.
Improved Cash Generation And Cost DisciplineRising free cash flow coupled with stable expenses and better cost-to-income trends indicates stronger cash conversion and operational control. Over months this supports shareholder returns, reinvestment into origination and asset allocation, and reduces reliance on external funding for growth initiatives.
Bears Say
High Leverage On The Balance SheetMaterial leverage increases sensitivity to funding and interest-rate shocks and limits strategic flexibility. Over time high debt-to-equity can constrain capital allocation, elevate regulatory capital strain under stress scenarios, and raise refinancing risk if market conditions deteriorate.
Margin Compression From Tight Credit SpreadsSustained tight credit spreads compress the spread between asset yields and annuity liabilities, reducing core Life profitability. If low spread conditions persist, reinvestment yields and ROE will be structurally lower until assets are re-priced or product pricing adjusts, pressuring long-term margins.
Regulatory And Transaction Timing UncertaintyDelays or conditions in regulatory approvals and partner transactions can impede planned offshore reinsurance, capital relief and origination scale. Execution timing risk undermines projected capital efficiencies and diversification benefits, making strategic outcomes uncertain over the coming months.
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$10.85 in the past 12 months.
What is Challenger Limited’s market cap?
Challenger Limited’s market cap is AU$6.78B.
When is Challenger Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Challenger Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 18, 2026 which is in 6 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$0.155 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.02%. 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 681,584,900 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$10.76 (3.03% Upside)
AU$10.76 (3.03% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:CGF Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth AU$1.1M 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
3.02%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
12.31%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Challenger Limited
Challenger Limited functions as a publicly listed investment management enterprise. The company also provides comprehensive retirement services to its clientele. It is actively involved in overseeing equity-focused mutual funds and deploys capital across public stock markets worldwide. Established in 1985, Challenger Limited maintains a significant operational presence spanning Australia, Asia, and the United Kingdom.
CGF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$10.76
▲(3.03% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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