Challenger Limited (CFIGF)
OTHER OTC:CFIGF
CFIGF Stock Chart & Stats
$6.08
$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$6.08
$0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$4.53 - $7.38
Previous CloseN/A
Volume633.00
Average Volume (3M)68.00
Market Cap
$4.69B
Enterprise Value$14.00B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$755.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$8.07B
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.5
Beta0.46
Next Earnings
Aug 18, 2026EPS Estimate
0.23Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.55%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.72
Shares Outstanding683,816,800
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume68
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 Cap2.98
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.10
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit47.45
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.34
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$6.80Price Target Upside11.84% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)0.45
Revenue Forecast (FY)$692.21M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Record Annuity And Life Sales GrowthSustained annuity and life-sales momentum expands the high-quality, duration-matched book that generates predictable spread and fee income. A growing annuity base increases future recurring earnings and reduces reliance on one-off fees, supporting durable revenue and balance-sheet scaling over cycles.
Strong Regulatory Capital And Rating UpgradeA healthy PCA buffer and an S&P upgrade provide long-term headroom to absorb shocks, pursue origination and buybacks, and meet tightening APRA standards. Strong capital credibility lowers funding and regulatory risk, enabling strategic execution and investor returns without immediate recapitalisation.
Disciplined Costs And Explicit Shareholder ReturnsFlat expenses with improved cost-to-income and a funded buyback plus dividend hike show management discipline in capital allocation. Sustained efficiency and credible cash returns signal profitable core operations and a governance stance that can support ROE improvement over the medium term.
Bears Say
High Leverage On The Balance SheetMaterial leverage increases sensitivity to market shocks and interest-rate moves and constrains strategic flexibility. Under APRA capital reforms and stressed markets, high debt levels can force conservative asset allocation, limit M&A or buybacks, and raise refinancing and solvency risk over time.
Revenue Volatility And Sharp Recent DeclineLarge swings in revenue undermine fee predictability and make earnings lumpy, complicating capital planning and dividend sustainability. For a business whose fees and spreads rely on steady AUM and sales mix, persistent revenue volatility reduces visibility into long-term cash generation.
Margin Pressure From Tight Credit Spreads & Liquidity DragChallenger's life business depends on reinvestment spreads; prolonged tight credit spreads and deliberate liquidity increase compress margins and ROE until yields normalize or the asset mix shifts. This is a structural headwind that can persist for multiple quarters and reduce long-term profitability.
Challenger News
CFIGF FAQ
What was Challenger Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Challenger Limited lowest stock price was $4.53 and its highest was $7.38 in the past 12 months.
What is Challenger Limited’s market cap?
Challenger Limited’s market cap is $4.69B.
When is Challenger Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Challenger Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 18, 2026 which is in 58 days.
How were Challenger Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Challenger Limited released its earnings results on Feb 17, 2026. The company reported $0.221 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.226 by -$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 Semiannually dividend of $0.11 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.55%. See more information on Challenger Limited dividends here
What is Challenger Limited’s EPS estimate?
Challenger Limited’s EPS estimate is 0.23.
How many shares outstanding does Challenger Limited have?
Challenger Limited has 683,816,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Challenger Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Challenger Limited reported an EPS of $0.221 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.226. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Challenger Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CFIGF
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:
$6.80 (11.84% Upside)
$6.80 (11.84% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CFIGF Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.7M 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 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.
CFIGF Company Deck
CFIGF Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
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 CFIGF earnings summariesCFIGF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$6.80
▲(11.84% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.10% Insiders
4.59% Mutual Funds
― Other Institutional Investors
90.09% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
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