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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$10.85
Previous CloseN/A
Volume795.16K
Average Volume (3M)1.30M
Market Cap
AU$7.24B
Enterprise ValueAU$15.82K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$755.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$8.07B
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.6
Beta1.08
Next Earnings
Aug 18, 2026EPS Estimate
0.33Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.83%
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$10.68Price Target Upside27.13% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)0.72
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$1.03B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Annuity Sales And Book GrowthSustained, above‑trend annuity and life sales create a durable, recurring revenue base and enlarge the annuity book. A growing book stabilizes future cash flows and allows scale benefits in pricing and distribution, supporting long‑term spread generation and product competitiveness.
Strong Regulatory Capital And Rating UpliftA sizeable cushion above APRA minimums and a recent ratings upgrade materially improve solvency resilience. This reduces funding and regulatory risk, supports continued annuity issuance and buybacks, and eases capital constraints through APRA reform implementation.
Funds Management Diversification And OriginationGrowth in FUM, private credit originations and product innovation builds recurring fee streams and diversifies earnings away from pure annuity spreads. Expanded alternatives and origination capability enhance fee resilience and create cross‑sell and capital deployment optionality over the medium term.
Bears Say
High Financial LeverageElevated leverage increases sensitivity to market downturns and interest cost moves, constraining financial flexibility. High debt can limit capacity for opportunistic investment, increase capital requirements under stress, and raise the cost of executing growth or M&A initiatives.
Revenue Volatility And Recent Sharp DeclineA dramatic revenue fall indicates earnings are exposed to episodic items or mix shifts, reducing predictability. Persistent volatility complicates capital allocation and guidance credibility, and may mask structural pressures on fee income or spread profitability over the next several quarters.
Margin Pressure From Tight Credit Spreads And Liquidity DragCompressed reinvestment spreads and intentional higher liquidity holdings depress annuity reinvestment margins and ROE until market spreads normalize or cash is redeployed. This is a structural headwind to spread income and limits margin expansion in the medium term.
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$7.24B.
When is Challenger Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Challenger Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 18, 2026 which is in 27 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 2.83%. 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$10.68 (27.13% Upside)
AU$10.68 (27.13% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:CGF Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
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
2.83%
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$10.68
▲(27.13% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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