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ANZ Group Reports Marginal H1 Profit Growth Amid Stable Net Interest Income

May 01, 2026 03:38 UTC
ANZ.AX, AN3PG.AX
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ANZ Group Holdings posted a slight increase in first-half profit attributable to shareholders to A$3.65 billion. While cash profit grew by 6%, total operating income saw a modest year-over-year decline.

  • Cash profit increased 6% to A$3.78 billion
  • Statutory profit attributable to shareholders rose to A$3.65 billion
  • Cash EPS grew to 124.2 cents from 117.0 cents
  • Net interest income rose slightly to A$8.89 billion
  • Operating income decreased to A$11.08 billion
  • Shares declined 1.09% to A$36.25

ANZ Group Holdings Limited has released its financial results for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, demonstrating steady performance across its primary metrics. The bank reported a profit attributable to shareholders of A$3.65 billion, a slight increase from the A$3.64 billion recorded in the prior year period. On a cash basis, the bank showed stronger momentum, with cash profit rising 6% to A$3.78 billion. This growth is reflected in the Cash Earnings Per Ordinary Share, which climbed to 124.2 cents, up from 117.0 cents in the previous year. Statutory earnings per share also saw a marginal increase to 120.1 cents from 119.3 cents. Revenue streams remained relatively flat. Net interest income on a statutory basis edged up to A$8.89 billion, compared to A$8.87 billion a year ago. However, this was offset by a dip in overall operating income, which fell to A$11.08 billion from A$11.18 billion in the same period last year. Despite the growth in cash profit, the market reaction was slightly negative. Shares of ANZ Group were trading at A$36.25, representing a 1.09% decline, suggesting that investors may have anticipated stronger top-line growth or are reacting to the contraction in operating income.

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