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CPU Stock Chart & Stats
AU$39.18
AU$0.44(1.11%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$39.18
AU$0.44(1.11%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$26.73 - AU$43.79
Previous CloseN/A
Volume621.74K
Average Volume (3M)1.51M
Market Cap
AU$23.36B
Enterprise ValueAU$22.63B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$1.20B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$1.36B
Price to Earnings (P/E)26.6
Beta1.20
Next Earnings
Feb 11, 2027EPS Estimate
1.01Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.97%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.06
Shares Outstanding578,387,100
10 Day Avg. Volume1,172,533
30 Day Avg. Volume1,509,954
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio4.17
Price to Book (P/B)6.71
Price to Sales (P/S)4.66
P/FCF Ratio18.71
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$40.00Price Target Upside2.09% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)1.55
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$3.32B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue And Margin ExpansionComputershare has expanded both scale and profitability, with revenue accelerating sharply in 2026 and margins reaching materially higher levels than earlier periods. If retained, this combination can strengthen internal funding, improve operating leverage, and support durable earnings growth.
Strong Free Cash FlowFree cash flow closely tracking earnings indicates that reported profitability is converting into substantial cash generation. This supports investment, debt management, and shareholder distributions while giving Computershare greater flexibility to sustain its regulated administration and fiduciary operations.
Improved Leverage And Capital EfficiencyLower leverage has made the balance sheet more manageable, while strong return on equity indicates effective use of shareholder capital. Together, these measures improve financial flexibility and provide a stronger foundation for funding growth across Computershare’s global service activities.
Bears Say
Earnings VariabilityThe uneven earnings path shows that Computershare’s results can be influenced by cyclical or non-recurring factors despite the recent improvement. Such variability makes future profit expansion less predictable and can complicate planning, capital allocation, and assessment of sustainable earnings power.
Historical Leverage And Balance-sheet VolatilityAlthough leverage has improved, the company carries a history of elevated debt and significant changes in reported asset levels. This volatility suggests the balance-sheet composition can shift meaningfully, which may constrain confidence in longer-term financial stability and flexibility.
Uneven Cash-flow ConversionRecent cash generation is strong, but the historical pattern is not consistently smooth: free cash flow contracted in 2024 and operating cash flow conversion varied across years. This creates greater uncertainty around the durability and timing of internally generated funding.
Computershare Limited News
CPU FAQ
What was Computershare Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Computershare Limited lowest share price was AU$26.73 and its highest was AU$43.79 in the past 12 months.
What is Computershare Limited’s market cap?
Computershare Limited’s market cap is AU$23.36B.
When is Computershare Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Computershare Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 11, 2027 which is in 122 days.
How were Computershare Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Computershare Limited released its earnings results on Aug 11, 2026. The company reported AU$1.123 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of AU$1.111 by AU$0.011.
Is Computershare Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Computershare Limited’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Computershare Limited pay dividends?
Computershare Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.65 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.97%. See more information on Computershare Limited dividends here
What is Computershare Limited’s EPS estimate?
Computershare Limited’s EPS estimate is 1.01.
How many shares outstanding does Computershare Limited have?
Computershare Limited has 578,387,100 shares outstanding.
What happened to Computershare Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Computershare Limited reported an EPS of AU$1.123 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of AU$1.111. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.072%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Computershare Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:CPU
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
Computershare Limited Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
AU$40.00 (2.09% Upside)
AU$40.00 (2.09% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth AU$7.1M 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
19.45%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
27.34%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-6.63%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Computershare Limited
Computershare Limited, an Australian enterprise established in Abbotsford in 1978, offers a broad spectrum of financial and administrative support services globally. The company's diverse offerings include: Corporate and Shareholder Management: This involves maintaining share registers, managing corporate actions, overseeing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring sound corporate governance. Employee Incentive Programs: They provide administrative services for employee share and option schemes, as well as childcare voucher management. Specialized Business Solutions: Computershare delivers administrative assistance for complex areas such as bankruptcy proceedings, class action lawsuits, and corporate trust arrangements. Communication and Document Services: Their capabilities extend to document composition and printing, intelligent mailing systems, automated inbound processing, digital scanning, and secure electronic delivery, often for utility sector clients. Technology and Debt Administration: The company develops bespoke software solutions for share registry and financial service applications, in addition to providing agency services for the administration of debt securities. Property and Mortgage Support: This segment covers mortgage-related services and includes tenancy bond protection schemes. Computershare maintains a significant international presence, operating across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Canada, Continental Europe, the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, Ireland, Africa, and the United States.
CPU Company Deck
CPU Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a broadly positive operational and financial picture: strong underlying EBIT ex MI growth (+12%), expanded margins (16% excl. MI) and resilient margin income despite large rate falls, supported an upgrade to FY26 EPS guidance and a 22% interim dividend rise. Balance-sheet metrics (ROIC >36%, net leverage 0.3x) and momentum across Issuer Services, Corporate Trust and Employee Share Plans reinforced confidence. However, notable headwinds remain — M&A and corporate actions have not fully recovered, there are one-off investment costs and timing delays in cost-out programs, and the U.K. mortgage services divestment tempers near-term EBIT contribution. On balance, the positives (margin expansion, guidance upgrade, resilient MI, strong returns and dividend) outweigh the operational and timing challenges.View all AU:CPU earnings summariesCPU Stock 12 Month Forecast
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