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CGF Stock Chart & Stats
AU$9.63
AU$0.04(0.38%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$9.63
AU$0.04(0.38%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$7.25 - AU$10.85
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.43M
Average Volume (3M)2.18M
Market Cap
AU$6.76B
Enterprise ValueAU$16.43K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$680.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$8.46B
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.2
Beta0.90
Next Earnings
Feb 11, 2027EPS Estimate
0.34Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.95%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.82
Shares Outstanding681,584,900
10 Day Avg. Volume2,386,710
30 Day Avg. Volume2,180,027
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.06
Price to Book (P/B)1.69
Price to Sales (P/S)3.11
P/FCF Ratio3.61
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$11.11Price Target Upside15.34% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)0.7
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$967.83M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Annuity Growth And Distribution ReachStrong annuity growth and expanded distribution should deepen Challenger’s retirement-income franchise. Access to major platforms and adviser networks can support durable inflows, improve scale and strengthen customer reach over the medium term.
Capital Strength And Regulatory ResilienceA stronger capital position and improved credit ratings enhance confidence among policyholders, distributors and institutional counterparties. Regulatory headroom also supports future life-book growth while reducing the risk that capital constraints limit strategic expansion.
Strong Cash Generation And Operating EfficiencyRobust cash conversion provides funding flexibility for dividends, buybacks, investment and growth initiatives. The low and improving cost-to-income ratio indicates operating leverage, suggesting Challenger can scale its platform without proportional expense growth.
Bears Say
Elevated Balance-sheet LeverageDebt above twice equity leaves the group more exposed to funding conditions, asset performance and capital requirements. Although profitability and ratings improved, the leverage profile can constrain financial flexibility and amplify downside during stressed markets.
Volatile And Declining Revenue TrendAn uneven top line makes earnings quality and forward planning less predictable, even when statutory profit is strong. Revenue volatility may reflect investment and insurance experience, limiting confidence that recent profitability will translate into steady recurring growth.
Credit-spread And Investment-return VolatilityChallenger’s annuity economics depend on investment spreads and asset experience. Persistently tight spreads can compress returns, while the revised reporting framework increases earnings variability, making core operating performance less visible and predictable.
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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$6.76B.
When is Challenger Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Challenger Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 11, 2027 which is in 157 days.
How were Challenger Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Challenger Limited released its earnings results on Aug 17, 2026. The company reported AU$0.327 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of AU$0.332 by -AU$0.005.
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 Notavailable dividend of AU$0.175 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.95%. See more information on Challenger Limited dividends here
What is Challenger Limited’s EPS estimate?
Challenger Limited’s EPS estimate is 0.34.
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$0.327 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of AU$0.332. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 6.496%.
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$11.11 (15.34% Upside)
AU$11.11 (15.34% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:CGF Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 57%
Sector Average 57%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
64.79%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.95%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
11.18%
Trailing 12-Months
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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 Company Deck
CGF Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlighted strong execution and momentum: record annuity and Life sales, disciplined cost management, upgraded credit ratings, improved capital resilience under new APRA standards, increased dividends and an upsized buyback, and a clear medium-term growth and ROE outlook. Challenges noted included persistently tight credit spreads that compress near-term yields, temporary increases in maturity rates from opportunistic short-dated business, transitional costs, and greater volatility in reported investment returns under the new framework. Overall the positives (growth in sales, improved capital position, higher dividends, strategic partnerships and distribution expansion) materially outweigh the operational and market headwinds.View all AU:CGF earnings summariesCGF Stock 12 Month Forecast
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AU$11.11
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